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Afghanistan and Canada's International Policy
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Canada is in Afghanistan to defend our national interests, to ensure Canadian leadership in world affairs, and to help Afghanistan. We are taking an integrated approach that is focussed on three primary objectives in Afghanistan
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Netcast Features:  | Canadian Success in Disarmament Heavy Weapons Cantonment:Canada was instrumental in the establishment of a soon-to-be completed process to canton heavy weapons in Afghanistan. Canadians in Kabul, helped to create the momentum and will for a programme many thought impossible. Demining: Canada has helped to clear over a third of an estimated 10-15 million mines laid in Afghanistan. However, as Afghanistan is one of the most mine affected countries in the world, much work is still to be done. |
 | Canada's Role in Southern Afghanistan Canada's work in Afghanistan is building on our "whole-of-government approach." This includes the deployment of a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT)), and of a Canadian contingent of some 2300 troops to southern Afghanistan, where Canada has assumed command of the multinational brigade headquarters. The following video features highlight aspects of Canada's involvement in Afghanistan. |
 | Reports from the Field Since diplomatic relations with Kabul were re-established in January 2002, Canadians of various expertise have travelled to Afghanistan to assist local efforts in building a prosperous, sustainable, and united nation. |
 | Key Issues in Afghan Security Take a drive through Kabul with security specialist Mark Sedra (see Mark's bio below) as he discusses some key questions surrounding Afghanistan's road to democracy |