Photo of the Day Archive
March 3, 2010 - Leogane, Haiti
At Chimo's camp, 3R22eR Battle Group and a Haitian carpenter build temporary shelters for the Haitian community of Leogane, Haiti.
Operation HESTIA is the Canadian Forces participation in humanitarian operations conducted in response to the catastrophic earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on 12 January 2010. Op HESTIA is part of a whole-of-government effort that also involves Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and the Canadian International Development Agency. Canada has consistently demonstrated strong support for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations throughout the world and in this difficult time, the Government of Canada is committed to helping the people of Haiti.
Photo: Corporal Pierre Thériault, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
