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The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence looks up from the cockpit of a CF-18 Hornet while Captain Mark Remington (left) and Captain Mark Hickey (right) brief him on the aircraft during a visit Op PODIUM.

Operation PODIUM is the Canadian Forces (CF) contribution to the overall security of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in support of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The Air Force’s contribution is two-fold: The Air Component Command of Joint Task Force Games, which provides airlift, medical evacuation and area surveillance for the RCMP, and NORAD, which will ensure airspace security. 

During the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, from February 12 to March 21, 2010, security and public safety agencies from all levels of government are working together to provide a safe and secure environment while the world celebrates winter sporting excellence.
100201-F-ZZ000-003.JPG Photo By: Master Corporal Andrew Collins

Apr 26, 2013
Vancouver British Columbia Canada - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence looks up from the cockpit of a CF-18 Hornet while Captain Mark Remington (left) and Captain Mark Hickey (right) brief him on the aircraft during a visit Op PODIUM. Operation PODIUM is the Canadian Forces (CF) contribution to the overall security of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in support of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The Air Force’s contribution is two-fold: The Air Component Command of Joint Task Force Games, which provides airlift, medical evacuation and area surveillance for the RCMP, and NORAD, which will ensure airspace security. During the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, from February 12 to March 21, 2010, security and public safety agencies from all levels of government are working together to provide a safe and secure environment while the world celebrates winter sporting excellence.


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