The Department of National Defense has said that a Canadian Armed Forces member, Major Scott Foote, died today from non-combat related circumstances in Amman, Jordan.
He was found unconscious in a military gym and was later pronounced dead after efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
An investigation into the circumstances of Major Foote’s death is currently underway. Until the investigation has been completed, only limited details will be made available.
Major Scott Foote was a logistics officer from 1 Canadian Division Headquarters, based at Canadian Forces Base Kingston. He was working in Jordan as a liaison officer within the Canadian Defence Attaché’s office.
He was part of the Canadian Training Assessment Team supporting the Op IMPACT Building Partner Capacity effort in Jordan.