Canada is making important diplomatic, defence and development contributions to the stabilization and reconstruction of Afghanistan. Our aim is to support the establishment of a stable environment in which the people of Afghanistan can rebuild their country and their lives.

Diplomacy
Learn about our embassy in Kabul, which opened in September 2003.
Development
Canada's development efforts are helping to secure a better future for the people of Afghanistan.
Defence
Find out about Canadian Forces operations in Afghanistan.

News

Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on a terrorist attack in Afghanistan causing the death of Glyn Berry - January 15, 2006 Statement by the Prime Minister on the attack in Kandahar, Afghanistan - January 15, 2006 Afghanistan Bomb Incident - January 15, 2006 Canada Commends Inauguration of Afghan Parliament - December 19, 2005

Features

London Conference on Afghanistan (January 31-February 1, 2006) Address by Peter Harder, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Attack in Kandahar, Afghanistan International Policing Key Issues in Afghan Security; 2004-2005 Cadieux-Léger Fellow - Mark Sedra Afghanistan and Canada's International Policy - Canadian Success in Disarmament