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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.
Canadian special forces already in Mali
Canadian special forces soldiers are already deployed in Mali protecting Canadian diplomats, but according to the government they are not on a “combat” mission.
Canadian special forces to Mali?
Will Canadian special forces soldiers be sent to Mali? Prime Minister Harper has clearly stated that his government is “not considering” a “direct” military role in the current conflict. But can his words be trusted?
Harper: No Afghan mission extension
Prime Minister Harper has pledged that no Canadian troops will remain in Afghanistan after the end of the current training mission in 2014. But does he mean it?
Troops to stay in Afghanistan past 2014?
Prime Minister Harper has refused to rule out keeping Canadian special operations forces in Afghanistan past the scheduled 2014 end of the Canadian mission.