Canada's relief efforts in the Philippines

Updated November 17, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Members from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, Edmonton, unload a CH-146 Griffon helicopter in Iloilo City

A Canadian Armed Forces Multi Purpose Engineer Vehicle removes fallen branches from the streets in Roxas

Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster aircraft arrives for Operation Renaissance in Iloilo City

Lieutenant (Navy) Espina examines an infant's breathing at Dona Victoria Cortes Dais Memorial School in Pontevedra

Captain Sakanovic examines a child's breathing at Dona Victoria Cortes Dais Memorial School in Pontevedra

Corporal Dave Balun, a medic with the Canadian Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), checks a local child at a refuge camp outside of Roxas City, Philippines on Saturday, November 16, 2013. The area was devastated by Typhoon Haiyan, one of the largest typhoons on record.

Captain Eric St. Jean, a member of the Canadian Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) unloads a CC-177 Globemaster aircraft at Iloilo City, Philippines, on November 14, 2013 as part of Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts.

Canadian Forces personnel at CFB Trenton, Ontario, load two CH-146 Griffon helicopters onboard a CC-177 Globemaster military transport aircraft on November, 17, 2013. The aircraft will fly members of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to the Philippine Islands ravaged by Typhoon Haiyan.

Captain Ian Schoonbaert, a doctor with the Canadian Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), checks a local child at a refuge camp outside of Roxas City, Philippines on Saturday, November 16, 2013 after the area was devastated by Typhoon Haiyan, one of the largest typhoons on record.

Members of the Canadian Forces Disaster Asistance Response Team (DART) clearing out trees in the typhoon-ravaged region near Roxas City, Philippines on Sunday, November 17, 2013 in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

The Canadian Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) treats a child at Dulungan Elementary School, where some 300 people are taking refuge.

Master Corporal Stephan Fortin, a medic with the Canadian Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), checks a local child at a refuge camp outside of Roxas City, Philippines on Saturday, November 16, 2013. The area was devastated by Typhoon Haiyan, one of the largest typhoons on record.

With some of their equipment, members of the Canadian Armed Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) are on their way to Iloilo, Philippines onboard a Royal Canadian Air Force C-177 Globemaster aircraft during Operation Renaissance 13-1, on November 13, 2013.

Private Sullivan, Master Corporal Beckwith, Corporal Brown and Corporal McGuire, members of the Disaster Assistance Response Team, study a map of the Philippine Islands that were ravaged by Typhoon Haiyan, at Canadian Armed Forces Base Trenton on November 13, 2013.

Sergeant Pascal Johanny from 4 Engineer Support Regiment takes inventory of rations and water at Canadian Armed Forces Base Trenton on November 13, 2013 to ensure there is enough for every soldier prior to embarking on a plane with other members of the Disaster Assistance Response Team, to help the Philippine Islands that were ravaged by Typhoon Haiyan.

Medical personnel prepare vaccines for members of 4 Engineer Support Regiment from 5 Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown for deployment at CFB Trenton on November 12, 2013 in support of the advanced party of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) as Canada awaits recommendations from the Interdepartmental Strategic Support Team (ISST) and Humanitarian Assistance Reconnaissance Team (HART) on how best to assist the people of the Philippines.

Members of 2 Service Battalion and 2 Royal Canadian Horse Artillery go through the final administration procedure before leaving for the Philippines to be part of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) on November 13, 2013 at Garrison Petawawa, Ontario.

A member of 4 Engineer Support Regiment from 5 Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown receives a vaccine before deployment at CFB Trenton on November 12, 2013 in support of the advanced party of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) as Canada awaits recommendations from the Interdepartmental Strategic Support Team (ISST) and Humanitarian Assistance Reconnaissance Team (HART) on how best to assist the people of the Philippines.

Corporal Catherine Simard from 2 Air Movements Squadron, Trenton, guides a forklift to unload Canadian Armed Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) equipment from a Royal Canadian Air Force C-177 Globemaster aircraft during Operation Renaissance 13-1, in Iloilo, Philippines on November 15, 2013.

Corporal Catherine Simard from 2 Air Movements Squadron, Trenton, helps unloading Canadian Armed Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) equipment from a Royal Canadian Air Force C-17 aircraft during Operation Renaissance 13-1, in Iloilo, Philippines on November 15, 2013.

A Canadian Armed Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) Multi-Purpose Engineer Vehicle waits to be unloaded from a Royal Canadian Air Force C-17 aircraft during Operation Renaissance 13-1, in Iloilo, Philippines on November 15, 2013.

A Canadian Armed Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) Multi-Purpose Engineer Vehicle gets unloaded from a Royal Canadian Air Force C-17 aircraft during Operation Renaissance 13-1, in Iloilo, Philippines on November 15, 2013.

Captain Adam Calabrese, a pharmacist and a member of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) checks his notes on November 14, 2013 at Iloilo International Airport after arriving in the Philippines to assist the country devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.

Members of the Humanitarian Assistance Reconnaissance Team and Interdepartmental Strategic Support Team conduct assessment in the field, on November 14, 2013, by meeting team players in different locations to determine how best the Government of Canada can contribute to international aid efforts in the wake of the destruction caused by Typhoon Haiyan.

Lieutenant Alayna Kang of a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) prepares her luggage for a rapid deployment to the Philippine Islands on November 11, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Canadian Forces Combat Camera - Corporal Darcy Lefebvre

Members of the advance party of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) load a C177 Globemaster bound for Hawaii at Canadian Forces Base Trenton on Monday, November 11, 2013. Canada's Disaster Assistance Response Team is being sent to the Philippines in the wake of last week's catastrophic typhoon. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Department of National Defence- Cpl. Levarre McDonald

The advance party of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) deploys to Hawaii from Canadian Forces Base Trenton

The advance party of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) loads a military ambulance onto C177 Globemaster bound for Hawaii at Canadian Forces Base Trenton

The advance party of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) loads vehicles on a C177 Globemaster bound for Hawaii at Canadian Forces Base Trenton

Members of the advance party of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) loads a C177 Globemaster bound for Hawaii at Canadian Forces Base Trenton

The advance party of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) loads a C177 Globemaster bound for Hawaii at Canadian Forces Base Trenton

Stephen Harper signs book of condolences for the Philippines

Members from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, Edmonton, unload a CH-146 Griffon helicopter in Iloilo City

Members from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, Edmonton, unload a CH-146 Griffon helicopter from a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster aircraft to support the Canadian Armed Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) during Operation Renaissance in Iloilo City, Philippines, in this Canadian Forces handout photo taken November 19, 2013. Typhoon Haiyan smashed into the central Philippines on November 8, laying waste to just about everything in its path, killing more than 4,000 people and leaving four million displaced. REUTERS/Canadian Forces/MCpl Marc-Andre Gaudreault/Handout via Reuters (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER MILITARY) ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS PICTURE IS DISTRIBUTED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

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Canada's Disaster Assistance Response Team is currently in the Philippines providing relief efforts in the typhoon-ravaged country. National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces photos.

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