Canadian Armed Forces in Iqaluit – a mosaic

Photos from Canadian Armed Forces with permission.

On October 22, 2021, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) received a Request for Assistance from the Government of Nunavut to support the City of Iqaluit’s contaminated water supply by providing two reverse osmosis water purification units (ROWPUs) and operators through operation LENTUS.

Operation LENTUS is the Canadian Armed Forces response to disasters in Canada. Territorial and community authorities are the first to respond when a disaster occurs. If they become overwhelmed, they may ask the CAF for help. Operation LENTUS follows an established plan of action to support communities in crisis. This plan can be adapted to multiple situations. S