Defence Minister Peter MacKay recently travelled to Afghanistan and made a number of statements regarding Canada’s future role in the conflict. MacKay’s comments reflect a …
Afghanistan
Harper’s Secret War Plans
Dear Ceasefire.ca supporters, Evidence is mounting that the Harper government is quietly preparing for a major escalation of our combat role in Afghanistan, and this …
Afghan Reconciliation to be a Priority?
In a recent article appearing in the Ottawa Citizen, Brian Hutchinson outlines comments made by the Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan, regarding Canada’s role in the …
$4B more for combat vehicles to fight the Afghan war
The Canadian Army is planning a new fleet of combat vehicles as part of a $4 billion arms purchase. Once again, billions of …
Darth Vader's Afghanistan
Darth Vader’s Afghanistan Peter Goodspeed National Post May 19, 2009 He has been described as the Darth Vader of the War on Terror, …
Expect pressure from U.S. for more Afghan combat
Canada to face renewed call for Afghan military effort By Mike Blanchfield, Canwest News Service May 24, 2009 Canada and its allies are expected to …