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Harper must be held accountable for failing Syrian Refugees
Contrary to Harper’s assertion, more air strikes will make the refugee situation worse, not better, and the war will continue.
Canada’s military involvement in Iraq: Statements from four party leaders
On Friday, October 3rd, Prime Minister Harper called on the House of Commons to support Canadian participation in a six-month air-strike campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Here’s what the four party leaders had to say about the motion.
No root cause for rise of ‘vile’ ISIL, says Harper
Mike Blanchfield of the Canadian Press reports on the Canadian government’s contradictory characterizations of the conflict in Iraq.
Half of Canada’s severely wounded veterans do not receive disability benefits: report
A new report released by Canada’s Veterans Ombudsman, Guy Parent, claims that of the country’s 1,911 most severely wounded ex-soldiers, nearly half do not receive a government impairment allowance to compensate them for their physical and mental injuries and the resulting loss of earnings.
Where have all our peacekeepers gone?
A new report on Canada’s involvement in UN peacekeeping says Canada should do more to support the missions.