Your message implies that Canada and the CF has turned its back on peacekeeping in favour of 'war-making' in Afghanistan. The CF is in Aghanistan as part of NATO mission called ISAF which is intended to help that nation rebuild itself through the provision of security. This is a UN-mandated forces that took over the US-led coalition you mention. This happened 2 years ago!
I think it addresses the perception that Canada is there peacekeeping. Most Canadians might see what we are doing there as a peacekeeping mission. As we drift away from our Peacekeeping roots we align ourselves differently. It's part of a trend (like the Canadian recruitment ads)FIGHT FEAR, FIGHT DISTRESS, ETC., which makes us seem more American. I do not discount our military or the families whose children have laid down their lives and I hope diplomacy is nearer for their effort.
I wonder how much time this guy has spent if Afghanistan to see first hand what Canadian soldiers are doing there. I have spent 14 months of my life on a non-United Nations missions in the Balkans. The colour of the helmet does not determine the mission. As a veteran and on behalf of all Canadian soldiers who put their personal lives on hold to invest in nation-building around the world, I would encourage you to talk to someone who has been there.
The piece is not intended to offend anyone who is serving our country proudly. The intent is to highlight what seems like a shift in thinking and policy.
Your comments and ideas are welcome here and I would like to thank you for posting this comment.
Your message implies that Canada and the CF has turned its back on peacekeeping in favour of 'war-making' in Afghanistan. The CF is in Aghanistan as part of NATO mission called ISAF which is intended to help that nation rebuild itself through the provision of security. This is a UN-mandated forces that took over the US-led coalition you mention. This happened 2 years ago!
zappafeld 3 years ago
I think it addresses the perception that Canada is there peacekeeping. Most Canadians might see what we are doing there as a peacekeeping mission. As we drift away from our Peacekeeping roots we align ourselves differently. It's part of a trend (like the Canadian recruitment ads)FIGHT FEAR, FIGHT DISTRESS, ETC., which makes us seem more American. I do not discount our military or the families whose children have laid down their lives and I hope diplomacy is nearer for their effort.
endwarnowcanada 3 years ago
I wonder how much time this guy has spent if Afghanistan to see first hand what Canadian soldiers are doing there. I have spent 14 months of my life on a non-United Nations missions in the Balkans. The colour of the helmet does not determine the mission. As a veteran and on behalf of all Canadian soldiers who put their personal lives on hold to invest in nation-building around the world, I would encourage you to talk to someone who has been there.
zappafeld 3 years ago
The piece is not intended to offend anyone who is serving our country proudly. The intent is to highlight what seems like a shift in thinking and policy.
Your comments and ideas are welcome here and I would like to thank you for posting this comment.
endwarnowcanada 3 years ago