June 19, 2019 – Riga, Latvia – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) deployed in Latvia signalled the beginning of construction of a new headquarters building today with a ground-breaking ceremony near the Latvian National Armed Forces’ Joint Headquarters in Riga.

The new building will house Task Force Latvia Headquarters who currently reside within the Latvian National Armed Forces’ Joint Headquarters. This building will enhance Task Force Latvia’s ability to accomplish its mission while alleviating the burden on its Latvian allies, who have graciously made room for them since Task Force Latvia’s arrival in early 2017.

Task Force Latvia Headquarters provides national command and control for CAF personnel deployed with the enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia (eFP). As the Framework Nation lead it is also responsible for supporting Canadian and NATO military objectives, coordinating with Latvian military authorities, and improving the integration of Canadian personnel and assets with NATO Allies in Latvia and the wider eFP region.