Justin Trudeau Confirms Canada Will Withdraw Jets from Syria
- 9 years ago
Canada's Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau says he has already informed U.S. President Barack Obama that Canada will end its participation in airstrikes as a part of the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria .
Canada also has 70 special forces troops stationed in northern Iraq to help train Kurdish fighters, according to AFP, and Trudeau hasn't yet indicated a desire to end that particular mission.
Canada previously had a reputation for playing a major role in U.N. peacekeeping, and Trudeau frequently criticized outgoing Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper throughout his election campaign for limiting diplomatic and peacekeeping efforts in favor of military pursuits.
Canada also has 70 special forces troops stationed in northern Iraq to help train Kurdish fighters, according to AFP, and Trudeau hasn't yet indicated a desire to end that particular mission.
Canada previously had a reputation for playing a major role in U.N. peacekeeping, and Trudeau frequently criticized outgoing Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper throughout his election campaign for limiting diplomatic and peacekeeping efforts in favor of military pursuits.