Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has quietly entered a new phase, resulting in plans to keep fewer troops in the Middle East even after the COVID-19 pandemic passes.The Canadian Armed Forces has had up to 850 troops in the region in recent years, including hundreds of military trainers who have been teaching the basics of soldiering to Iraqi forces as part of the global fight against ISIL.
Canadian military adjusting anti-ISIS mission amid Lebanon, Iraq protests The military recalled about half the contingent to Canada in March as COVID-19 spread around the globe, forcing a halt to many military activities.
The expectation at the time was that most would return once the threat receded.But Brig.-Gen. Michael Wright, who as commander of.