Canadian Forces Superannuation Regulations

8 For the purposes of paragraph 23(1)(a) of the Act, in respect of service described in clause 6(b)(ii)(G) of the Act, a theatre of active operations means an area, designated by the Minister from time to time, on the land, sea or in the air, anywhere in or beyond Canada where

• (a) in the opinion of the Minister, hostilities were real or apprehended; and

• (b) a unit or other element of the Canadian Forces in the area was on active service.