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December 24, 2023 | International, Security

A friendly reminder from the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces: NORAD is ready to track Santa’s flight

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces remind you that North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24, for the program’s 68th year.

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/12/a-friendly-reminder-from-the-department-of-national-defence-and-the-canadian-armed-forces-norad-is-ready-to-track-santas-flight.html

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