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Canada has made a clear commitment to stabilizing Afghanistan and contributing to the creation of a more secure environment within which the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the country can take place. Canada's work in southern Afghanistan will build on a "whole-of-government approach." This includes the deployment of a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), and of a Canadian contingent of some 2,500 troops to southern Afghanistan. The following video netcasts features the current Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan David Sproule, as well as former (2003 - 2005) Ambassador Chris Alexander, discussing Canada's involvement in Afghanistan. | |
Video Netcasts:
(Video players are available here: QuickTime | Windows Media).
More Video Netcasts:
| Canadian Leadership Success in Disarmament Heavy Weapons Cantonment: Canada was instrumental in the process to canton over 12,200 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 one-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. |
| 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. |
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, January 5, 2007
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