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as everyone knows we are not participating in this war
however, the US ambassador to Canada said it is ironic since our 2 or 3 frigates in the persian gulf are doing more to aid the war than most of the 45 or so members of the coalition.
They are not fighting, but they are part of the mission Apollo which Canada is still fully supporting. They are in the gulf and are there as protective measures.
Before the war started we also sent 30 soldiers to the US in the middle east as part of an exchange program. They are in iraq now...the government will not say exactly where or if they are in direct combat, but they're there. There's a big debate in parliament now with the NDP and the Block Quebecois wanting to haul those troops out of it since it makes it seem like we're not standing behind out position 100%
thoughts?
however, the US ambassador to Canada said it is ironic since our 2 or 3 frigates in the persian gulf are doing more to aid the war than most of the 45 or so members of the coalition.
They are not fighting, but they are part of the mission Apollo which Canada is still fully supporting. They are in the gulf and are there as protective measures.
Before the war started we also sent 30 soldiers to the US in the middle east as part of an exchange program. They are in iraq now...the government will not say exactly where or if they are in direct combat, but they're there. There's a big debate in parliament now with the NDP and the Block Quebecois wanting to haul those troops out of it since it makes it seem like we're not standing behind out position 100%
thoughts?