Canada's Afghan mission extended
Canadian MPs have narrowly voted to extend the combat mission in Afghanistan by two years, until February 2009.
Prime Minister Harper's motion passed by 149 votes to 145, despite opposition complaints of being rushed. Canada currently has 2,300 soldiers in Afghanistan, mainly in the south where the Taleban-led resistance is strong. This motion further divides the Liberals as they prepare for their leadership race.
The vote came after news that a female Canadian soldier had been killed in combat in the war-torn country.
Prime Minister Harper's motion passed by 149 votes to 145, despite opposition complaints of being rushed. Canada currently has 2,300 soldiers in Afghanistan, mainly in the south where the Taleban-led resistance is strong. This motion further divides the Liberals as they prepare for their leadership race.
The vote came after news that a female Canadian soldier had been killed in combat in the war-torn country.
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