Canada'sInternational Policy Statement states that: "making a distinctive contribution to Canada's efforts to help build a more secure world, in particular with regard to failed and fragile states, counterterrorism and organized crime, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and human security" is one of Foreign Affairs Canada'sfour policy priorities.
Our evolving engagement in Afghanistan represents a concrete manifestation of the International Policy Statement in action.
Canada has three primary objectives in Afghanistan:
1) help stabilise the country;
2) strengthen governance; and
3) improve the lives of Afghans.
Canadian diplomacy is playing a key role in working to achieve these goals.
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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 Kandahar Canada's work in Kandahar will build on a "whole-of-government approach." This includes the deployment of a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), followed by subsequent Canadian military deployments. The following video features highlight aspects of Canada's involvement in Kandahar.
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
International Policy eDiscussion:
Failed and Fragile States eDiscussion (Sept. 26th to Dec. 2nd) The Department of Foreign Affairs (FAC) is looking to engage Canadians across the country to provide their views on a range of foreign policy issues through our online discussion group.
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