HMCS Halifax deploys on NATO mission in support of Ukraine
Global News
The HMCS Halifax and its 253-person crew left on a six-month deployment, as the crew's families and friends gathered to see their loved ones set sail.
A second Canadian warship has departed from Halifax to the North Atlantic and northern European waters in support of NATO deterrence measures as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues.
The HMCS Halifax and its 253-person crew left on a six-month deployment Saturday.
Hundreds of family members and friends of the crew gathered at the dockyard in Halifax to see their loved ones set sail.
Matt Ellis is a Sailor First Class on the HMCS Halifax and this is his fourth deployment. But for his wife, this time feels different.
“The first day is always the hardest to watch him leave,” said Megan Ellis, adding that she’s worried.
“Things are different this time than previous deployments. The world is a little scarier.”
Ellis came to see her husband away with their two sons, Clifton and Lincoln.
“Luckily, we had March Break and we just tried to have as much fun as we could before daddy left,” said Ellis.