The federal government is extending the counter-piracy mission of HMCS Winnipeg to June.
That will allow the Canadian warship to continue operations with NATO's Operation Allied Protector off the coast of Somalia, where dozens of vessels have been seized by pirates in recent months.
General Walt Natynczyk, chief of defence staff, says HMCS Winnipeg and its crew are truly making a difference.
At least three times in recent weeks, HMCS Winnipeg has intervened in attempted pirate attacks.
In one case, the warship helped chase and apprehend Somali pirates who had tried to board a Norwegian-flagged vessel.
A number of weapons were seized , before the pirates were released.
Source: The Canadian Press
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