Canadians in Afghanistan

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

On the Boeing web today;

It looks like Canada is getting serious about gearing up for their role as UN peacekeepers......at least.

The Economist on 1 July 2006 says

But while Canadians want their troops well equipped, they do not necessarily want them to fight. ... Anti-American feeling - and hostility to George Bush in particular - has been strong norht of the border since the invasion of Iraq, which many Canadians refused to join. There are many Canadians "who cannot stomach the notion of helping Mr Bush"

The order is not just for aircraft. Canada is also purchasing 2,300 supply trucks. The new government is upgrading its military with C$15 billion now and another C$5.3 billion over next five years.