An Iqaluit Afghan war vet’s story
13 years after the start of the war in Afghanistan, Canada’s military contribution to that effort officially came to an end today.
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From Afghanistan to Wendake, soldier gets his due
The annual pow wow in Wendake, Que., received a special honour this year.
Canada was hoping to train Afghan security forces in Russia: U.S. diplomatic cables
The Stephen Harper government was exploring ways to have Canadian military trainers work with Afghan security forces in Russia as part of a wider plan to significantly downgrade Canadian involvement in Afghanistan and shift focus to the rebuilding of Haiti, according to “confidential “U.S. diplomatic cables obtained by APTN National News.
National Chief Atleo calls on Conservative star candidate to retract poverty comments
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo is calling on a star Conservative candidate to retract a claim that no Third World poverty exists in Canada.