follows established action plans, adaptable to multiple situation, in order to provide support to populations in crisis. The objectives of the CAF during this type of operation is threefold: to provide aid to civil authorities, to respond to the call to action swiftly and efficiently, and to stabilize natural disaster conditions. On 5 May 2017, severe flooding in the Province of Quebec led to the provincial government requesting aid from the CAF. From 6 May – 5 June 2017, the CAF provided support to Quebec's flood relief efforts by mobilizing 2600 CAF members, 400 vehicles, six CH-146 Griffon helicopters, one CH-147 Chinook helicopter, one Halifax-class frigate (HMCS Montréal), and 15 small boats. The CAF operated in five affected regions during this period: Trois-Rivières, Montréal, Mauricie, Outaouais, and Montérégie. Operation CADENCE Operation CADENCE represents the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) support of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) security efforts for major domestic events, including key conferences like the 44th G7 summit. During this summit from 8 to 9 June 2018 in Charlevoix, Que., the CAF provided planning and air support to the RCMP; conducted monitoring operations by air, land, and sea; and aided civil authorities in maintaining the security of controlled airspace. Over 2000 members, both Reserve and Regular Force, comprised the task force charged with these responsibilities. Operation REASSURANCE Present day organization The division is headquartered at CFB Valcartier and covers the region of Québec. 2nd Canadian Division, at CFB Valcartier 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, at CFB Valcartier 34 Canadian Brigade Group, in Montréal (covering Western Québec) 35 Canadian Brigade Group, in Québec (covering Eastern Québec) 2nd Canadian Division Support Group, at CFB Montréal 5 Military Police Regiment, at CFB Valcartier 4 Intelligence Company (Reserve), in Montréal 2nd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, in Richelieu (patrolling Québec) 2nd Canadian Division Training Centre, at CFB Valcartier See also Military history of Canada during the Second World War Military history of Canada Canadian Forces Notes References Bercuson, David Jay [1996] (2004). Maple Leaf Against the Axis. Illustrated edition. Calgary: Red Deer Press. Berton, Pierre (2001). Marching as to War: Canada's Turbulent Years, 1899–1953. Toronto: Anchor Canada. Copp, Terry [1992] (2007). The Brigade: The Fifth Canadian Infantry Brigade in World War II. Illustrated edition. Stackpole Books. D'Este, Carlo (1983). Decision in Normandy. New York: Konecky & Konecky. Stacey, C.P. (1964). Official History of the Canadian Army in the Second World War, Volume III: