LOOK: BRP Andres Bonifacio and HMCS Ottawa sail during the 7th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity on February 12, 2025 within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. (📹: SSg Manzano) | ABS-CBN News

Philippine Navy's NH431 helicopter flies over BRP Antonio Luna and HMCS Ottawa during their joint sail on September 21 in the West Philippine Sea. (Video from WESCOM) | Armed Forces of the Philippines

After the return of the 500 members aboard HMC Ships Ottawa, Vancouver and MV Asterix on Monday, we are still reflecting on the contributions and work they proudly accomplished during their five month deployment. Here are a few proud and memorable moments from just a handful of those on board. Bravo Zulu to all who demonstrated the best of our navy while deployed to the Indo-Pacific. We hope you’re all enjoying your well deserved rest. #HelpLeadFight #HMCSOttawa #HMCSVancouver HMCS Vancouver / N

“We want to thank all our friends and family that have allowed us to get to this point. We’re also very fortunate to have HMCS Ottawa and MV Asterix with us, as it’s always nice having a friendly face”. -Meghan Coates, Commanding Officer of HMCS Vancouver. Last week HMCS Ottawa, HMCS Vancouver and MV Asterix deployed for the Indo-Pacific for a 4-month deployment. This operation is Canada’s ongoing naval forward presence to promote peace and stability in support of the rules-based international o