COVID-19.Defense minister Harjit Sajjan says a request for more Canadian Armed Forces personnel has been approved as the community in northern Manitoba struggles with extremely high transmission of the virus.We’re increasing the existing support by providing @CanadianForces medical personnel and more to assist Shamattawa First Nation in their response to #COVID19.
We will help where and when we are needed. https://t.co/lnYc5hRQTe— Harjit Sajjan (@HarjitSajjan) December 12, 2020There are currently 17 members on the ground, including 11 from CFB Shilo, just east of Brandon.The first group of six Canadian Rangers arrived on Dec.