Trudeau government waits until Parliamentary recess to announce two-year extension to Canada’s military mission in Iraq.
2-year extension of Iraq mission lacks transparency and oversight

Trudeau government waits until Parliamentary recess to announce two-year extension to Canada’s military mission in Iraq.
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At the Munk debate, the first topic should be each party’s vision of the broad strokes underpinning Canadian foreign policy in the 21st century. by Peggy Mason (Embassy News, 16 September, 2015)
The tragic events occurring in Ottawa and St-Jean-sur-Richelieu this past week, resulting in the deaths of two military personnel, have led to outrage and sadness, but also a recommitment to Canadian values, throughout the country.
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.