Canadian frigate joining NATO forces

A Canadian navy frigate crew has set sail yesterday to the Mediterranean Sea joining other NATO forces in the fight against terrorism, according to the CBC.

The crew of about 250 has left Halifax yesterday aboard the HMCS Charlottetown frigate and will return in seven months.

The mission, known as Operation Metric in Canada, will be to patrol the Mediterranean Sea in search of weapons of mass destruction or components, according to Commander Wade Carter.

Carter assured he does not expect the mission to be at high risk. He added the frigate had no plans to take part in potential missions involving Syria or Iran.