https://declassified.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/f0496a5e483995faa7daa93c0c053395.pdf a741aaf55a2774c7f1536471a90a41cf PDF Text Text Document disclosed under the Acc^ss.to.lnfofmgtion Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Lcf^ur !jacf& OjiJnf3^!S)ion\zl SECRET National Defence Defense nationale National Defence Headquarters Ottawa, Ontario K1A0K2 Quartier general de la Defense nationale Ottawa (Ontario) K1A0K2 SECRET (CC) JUN 0 9 2003 The Minister DIRECTION REGARDING CANADIAN FORCES’ EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS IN THE PERSIAN GULF REGION 1. On 18 March 2003, the Prime Minister approved continued Canadian Forces participation in Operation Enduring Freedom in light of the imminent US-led military operation against Iraq. Within the context of this direction, restrictions were imposed that Canadian Forces transport aircraft operating in the Persian Gulf region were not to be used to support, directly or indirectly, military action against Iraq. In addition, all Canadian operations were to be undertaken within the existing Operation Apollo area of responsibility, excluding Iraq and that portion of the Persian Gulf region north of the southern border of Kuwait (28° 30' of latitude North). 2. On 22 May 2003, the United Nations Security Council issued Resolution 1483. Resolution 1483 lifted all prohibitions related to trade with Iraq under previous Security Council Resolutions with the exception of prohibitions concerning arms and related material. Further, Resolution 1483 calls upon all member states in a position to do so to respond immediately to the humanitarian appeals of the United Nations and other international organizations. Consequently, Resolution 1483 provides a framework within which Canada and other non-occupying power states may work with the US and British occupying powers referred to as “the Authority” Subsequently, the Prime Minister directed that Canadian Forces transport aircraft 3. were to be offered to the Authority to provide airlift in support of stabilization and reconstruction missions. The first mission to Iraq was flown on 2 June. These aircraft, deployed in the United Arab Emirates, are tasked in support of the upcoming deployment to the International Security Assistance Force in Kabul. These aircraft will also be used to provide the agreed support to the UN mandated mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This UN mission will nominally employ two of the four aircraft in theatre. Therefore, support to the Iraq mission will be subject to operational priorities and aircraft serviceability. In order to facilitate operational and logistical arrangements, Canadian Forces 4. participation in stabilization and reconstruction activities will continue to be conducted under the operational control of “the Authority” as defined in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1483. At all times, Canadian Forces members remain under the 1/2 Canada SECRET SECRET (CC) 000007 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur I'acces a I'information SECRET command of the Chief of the Defence Staff. Additionally, the previous geographic restriction on Canadian Forces operations meant that Canadian Forces aircraft had been unable to accept transport taskings to and from Kuwait under the auspices of Operation Enduring Freedom. 5. To enable the Canadian Forces to execute the Prime Minister’s direction, the restrictions in respect of airlift by Canadian Forces transport aircraft in support of Iraqi stabilization and reconstruction missions and the geographic restrictions on Canadian Forces operations in Iraq and in that portion of the Persian Gulf region north of the southern border of Kuwait (28° 30' of latitude North) have been removed. The removal of the restriction permits Canadian Forces aircraft to conduct missions through Kuwait for the delivery of loads exclusively in support of the campaign against terrorism and in accordance with Canadian national objectives. 6. Finally, the removal of the geographic restriction has also permitted the Canadian naval task group to conduct Operation Apollo missions in the Northern Persian Gulf in accordance with Canadian national objectives or other missions as may be directed by the Government of Canada. 7. If you agree, we recommend that you sign the enclosed letter to the Prime Minister. Foreign Affairs and the Privy Council Office have been consulted and concur with this approach. a/ R.R. Henault General Chief of the Defence Staff Margaret Bloodworth Deputy Minister Enclosures: 1 APPROVE Date: The Honourable John McCallum, P.C., M.P. 2/2 000008 SECRET �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur I'accis a /'information 1 SECRET (CO The Right Honourable Jean Chretien, P.C., Q.C., M.P., LL.L, LL.D., Prime Minister of Canada Langevin Block 80 Wellington Street Ottawa ON K1A0A2 Dear Prime Minister: This letter seeks to confirm your verbal direction of 22 May removing certain restrictions in respect of Canadian Forces operations in the Persian Gulf region. Within the context of existing direction, which you approved on 18 March 2003, Canadian Forces transport aircraft in the Persian Gulf region were not to be used to support, directly or indirectly, military action against Iraq. In addition, all Canadian operations were to be undertaken within the existing Operation Apollo area of responsibility, excluding Iraq and that portion of the Persian Gulf region north of the southern border of Kuwait (28° 30' of latitude North). On 22 May 2003, the United Nations Security Council issued Resolution 1483. Resolution 1483 lifted all prohibitions related to trade with Iraq under previous Security Council Resolutions with the exception of prohibitions concerning arms and related material. Further, Resolution 1483 calls upon all member states in a position to do so to respond immediately to the humanitarian appeals of the United Nations and other international organizations. Consequently, Resolution 1483 provides a framework within which Canada and other non-occupying power states may work with the US and British occupying powers referred to as “the Authority.” Further to your verbal direction of 22 May 2003, Canadian Forces transport aircraft were tasked to provide airlift in support of stabilization and reconstruction missions to Iraq. The first mission to Iraq was flown on 2 June. These aircraft, deployed in the United Arab Emirates, are tasked in support of the upcoming deployment to the International Security Assistance Force in Kabul. These aircraft will also be used to provide the agreed support to the UN mandated mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This UN mission will nominally employ two of the four aircraft in theatre. Therefore, support to the Iraq mission will be subject to operational priorities and aircraft serviceability. In order to facilitate operational and logistical arrangements, Canadian Forces • participation in stabilization and reconstruction activities will continue to be conducted under the operational control of “the Authority” as defined in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1483. At all times, Canadian Forces members remain under the command of the Chief of the Defence Staff. Additionally, the previous geographic restriction on Canadian Forces operations meant that Canadian Forces aircraft had been 000009 �Document disclosed under the Access to Information Act Document divulgue en vertu de la Lbi sur I'acces a /'information unable to accept transport taskings to and from Kuwait under the auspices of Operation Enduring Freedom. To enable the Canadian Forces to execute your direction, the restrictions in respect of airlift by Canadian Forces transport aircraft in support of Iraqi stabilization and reconstruction missions and the geographic restrictions on Canadian Forces operations in Iraq and in that portion of the Persian Gulf region north of the southern border of Kuwait (28° 30' of latitude North) have been removed. The removal of the restriction permits Canadian Forces aircraft to conduct missions through Kuwait for the delivery of loads exclusively in support of the campaign against terrorism and in accordance with Canadian national objectives. Finally, the removal of the geographic restriction has also permitted the Canadian naval task group to conduct Operation Apollo missions in the Northern Persian Gulf in accordance with Canadian national objectives or other missions as may be directed by the Government of Canada. Minister Graham has also been apprised of your verbal direction and concurs with the present conduct of operations. Yours sincerely, The Honourable John McCallum, P.C., M.P. r-3.-V- 000010 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CDIQ00020 Title A name given to the resource Direction Regarding Canadian Forces' Employment Restrictions in the Persian Gulf Region Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09-Jun-03 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG24-G-31, Accession 2012-00351-6, Box 20, File 1812D-18-8, Library and Archives Canada Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource A-2022-100289 LAC Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Canadian Crown Subject The topic of the resource Iraq Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Canada Declassified Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource en