Operation LYRE: Response of National Defence
and Canadian Forces to the floods in Manitoba
Operation LYRE
On July 2nd, 2011, approximately 375 Canadian Forces (CF) personnel were deployed to the town of Souris, Manitoba, on CF Operation LYRE to assist provincial and municipal authorities in reinforcing flood control measures along the Souris River. Operation LYRE is led by Canada Command and conducted through Joint Task Force West (JTFW), headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta and commanded by Brigadier-General Paul Wynnyk.
Message from the Minister of National Defence
“This government's rapid deployment of Canadian Forces members to support the residents of Souris during this emergency is another example of how our men and women in uniform stand ready and willing to provide assistance to those in need. As with previous emergency operations conducted this Spring, our military is always ready to assist our fellow Canadians, here at home and abroad.”
- Peter MacKay
Operation LYRE News Room
- Government Of Canada Deploys Military For Emergency Assistance In Souris, Manitoba
[ News Release - 2 July 2011 ]
