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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. The following netcast features highlight individual Canadians and Afghans who share their own experiences about the many challenges of working various jobs in this growing country. |  |
 Netcast Features:
Security and Stabilization
 | Lt. Chantal Tétrault Chantal Tétrault of the Second Regiment of Engineers discusses Post-war explosives disposal. |
Human Rights and Development  | Jasteena Dhillon Jasteena Dhillon discusses her experiences managing legal aid programs for returnees and people who have experienced human rights violations in Afghanistan |
 | Roya Rahmani
Roya Rahmani discusses the capacity building of women NGO's and grassroots-level groups. |
 | Tonita Murray Tonita Murray discusses mainstreaming gender across the Afghan government. |
Private Sector  | Karim Khoja Karim Khoja, a Canadian, discusses what it's like to be C.E.O. of Rochon, the largest cellphone provider in Afghanistan |
More 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. |
 | 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 |
More Information  Protecting Canadians. Rebuilding Afghanistan
Canada is making important diplomatic, defence and development contributions to the stabilization and reconstruction of Afghanistan. Our objectives are threefold: to defend our national interests, ensure Canadian leadership in world affairs, and help Afghanistan rebuild into a free, democratic and peaceful country. Backgrounder - Canadian Forces Operations in Afghanistan, February 28, 2006 |
