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Canada is in Afghanistan at the request of the democratically-elected government of Afghanistan as part of a UN-sanctioned mission to help build a stable, democratic and self-sufficient society.

PM SALUTES GENEROSITY OF CANADIANS AIDING AFGHANISTAN

16 February 2007
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today paid tribute to Canadian corporate and grassroots donors whose generosity is bringing better health and hope for tens of thousands of children and adults in the developing world. | SPEECH

 

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19 February 2007

Statement by the Minister of National Defence on Military Decorations Presented by the Governor General

19 February 2007

Board of Inquiry members confirmed to investigate the treatment and processing of certain detainees

16 February 2007

Prime Minister Stephen Harper attends opening of Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC) medical aid distribution centre

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19 FEBRUARY 2007

Ottawa - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented six Military Valour Decorations to members of the Canadian Forces who have displayed gallantry and devotion to duty in combat.

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