Lester Pearson announces through radio and television that there is officially a state of war between Canada and Brazil.
"The rapid expansionism of Brazil reminds us of the German expansion not thirty years ago. We will not take another chance. Brazil has ties with nations that execute their citizens who think and speak freely. Who's not to say they will not spread further towards our nations and enforce those same restrictions? A state of war shall exist between Canada and Brazil, not because it is wanted, but because it is needed."
Canadian naval units converge on the coast of Parimaribo, Suriname.
The invasion will occur midnight of arrival.
The polymer FG-42, redesignated the FG-556, is issued to officers in the Canadian military.