“The Canadian Forces’ Participation in the Libyan mission” Commander Craig Skjerpen

Date: 6 Dec 2011

Time: 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM

Lotcation: 165 University Avenue

The Atlantic Council of Canada & The Canadian International Council

Invite you to a roundtable discussion

“The Canadian Forces’ Participation in the Libyan mission”

Commander Craig Skjerpen

Commanding Officer – HMCS Charlottetown

Please come join us for an exciting talk by Commander Craig Skjerpen on the Canadian Forces’ involvement in the Libya mission. As commanding officer of the frigate HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN, Cdr. Skjerpen spent five months off the coast of Libya as part of the multinational naval force tasked with enforcing UN Security Resolution 1970. Under his command, HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN hailed and boarded vessels to enforce the arms embargo, escorted vulnerable ships, and on several occasions lead Surface Action Groups to repulse pro-regime attacks on the besieged rebel city of Misrata. On one of these occasions, the ship was engaged by shore-based artillery, becoming the first Canadian warship to come under hostile fire since the Korean War. This event is sure to offer a unique insider’s perspective on Canada’s role in this historical operation.

Fees:

ACC and CIC Members: $20.00 / Non-Members: $25.00 / Non-Member Students: $15.00 / Student Members: Free

Please contact the ACC by December 2nd, 2011 to register

by calling (416) 979-1875 or e-mailing james.bridger@atlantic-council.ca

Where: 165 University Avenue
Dominion of Canada General Insurance Building
(University & Adelaide)
4th Floor Meeting Room

When: Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
18.15 – 20.30
Roundtable & Reception
Coffee, tea and hors d’oeuvres
Directions:
Public Transit: 165 University Avenue is located just North of St. Andrew’s Subway Station.
Parking: Public parking is available west of University Avenue, on Richmond, Adelaide or Pearl streets.

View the PDF flyer : CIC_ACC_Cmdr_Skjerpen_Libya_Dec_6_2011