http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/RSS feed from DFAIT en 2010-07-20 Copyright http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/rss/ http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_07_20d.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/20/2010 Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan: “It is with great sadness that I extend my condolences, and those of all Canadians, to the family and friends of Sapper Brian Collier who died while conducting a patrol in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. 07/20/2010 08/03/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_07_20c.aspx?lang=eng&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 07/20/2010 The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today on the death of a soldier in Afghanistan. “I would like to express my profound condolences to the family and friends of Sapper Brian Collier, who died as the result of an improvised explosive device detonated during a foot patrol in the Panjwa’i District. 07/20/2010 08/03/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_07_20b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/20/2010 OTTAWA — One Canadian soldier was killed after an improvised explosive device detonated during a foot patrol in the Panjwa’i District, about 15 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City, at approximately 9:00 a.m. Kandahar time on 20 July 2010. 07/20/2010 08/03/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_07_20.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/20/2010 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the conclusion of his successful visit to Afghanistan, where he participated in the Kabul International Conference on Afghanistan: “The Kabul International Conference on Afghanistan was the first conference of its kind to be organized by the Government of Afghanistan. 07/20/2010 08/03/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/speeches-discours/2010/2010_07_20.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/20/2010 In Canada, when G8 Foreign Ministers gathered in March and G8 Leaders gathered in June, G8 members reaffirmed our collective commitment to support Afghanistan on its road to peace and stability. We called upon Afghanistan for concrete action on the commitments made at the London Conference. Today, we see the efforts made by the Government of Afghanistan to meet that call. 07/20/2010 08/03/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_07_19.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/19/2010 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media teleconference on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, to discuss the outcome of the Kabul International Conference on Afghanistan. 07/19/2010 08/02/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/embassy-ambassade/2010_07_14.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/19/2010 On July 3rd, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Centre for Strategic Studies held its second annual Tarzi Book Prize Awards ceremony in the beautiful setting of Kabul’s public Babur Gardens. Named after Afghanistan’s first Foreign Minister, Allama Mahmood Tarzi, the book contest was established to encourage and promote scholarly works by Afghan authors and help strengthen cultural and intellectual foundations within Afghanistan. 07/19/2010 08/02/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2010_07_13.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/19/2010 KANDAHAR CITY, Afghanistan; 7 July 2010 - Afghan national security forces (ANSF), including Afghan National Army, Afghan National Civil Order Police, and Afghan National Police (ANP) have planned, organized and carried out a successful search and clear operation in a rural sector of Kandahar City, assisted by coalition forces only in the execution phase. 07/19/2010 08/02/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_06_24a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 06/24/2010 OTTAWA - General Walt Natynczyk, Chief of the Defence Staff, issued the following statement today: "General Petraeus is a highly experienced commander and I look forward to his leadership of the 2,800 Canadian Forces men and women serving in Afghanistan." 06/24/2010 07/08/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_06_24.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 06/24/2010 “The Government of Canada and the Department of National Defence welcomes President Obama’s nomination of General David Petraeus as Commander of the International Security Assistance Force." 06/24/2010 07/08/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/embassy-ambassade/2010_06_22.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 06/24/2010 A delegation of Members of Parliament representing the Special Parliamentary Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan travelled to Kandahar and Kabul from May 30 to June 3. Members of Parliament spent their five day visit meeting with soldiers, Canadian civilians, representatives from the international community working in Afghanistan and most importantly Afghans. 06/24/2010 07/08/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/voices-voix/mike-clegg.aspx DFAIT 06/23/2010 Q&A with Mike Clegg, Legal Advisor, IFES (International Foundation for Electoral Systems) What is your job in Afghanistan? (please briefly describe the organization you work with/for and what you do) I am the legal adviser to IFES (International Foundation for Electoral Systems). 06/23/2010 07/07/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/embassy-ambassade/2010_06_17.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 06/18/2010 Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, William Crosbie, and Deputy Head of Aid, Christopher Johnson, on June 10 met with recipients of Canadian-funded CARE International programs aimed at supporting widows through vocational training, food aid, advocacy, income generation projects and emergency response. 06/18/2010 07/02/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_06_16d.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 06/16/2010 Cindy Termorshuizen, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Canada in Afghanistan, issued the following statement today: “Canada strongly condemns the cowardly attack that claimed the life of Arghandab District Governor Haji Abdul Jabar and two others, including his son Abdul Qadous. 06/16/2010 06/30/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_06_16b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 06/16/2010 At a ceremony held today at Camp Nathan Smith, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Assistant Commissioner David Critchley officially assumed the role of the new Commander of the Canadian Civilian Police Mission in Afghanistan, succeeding Assistant Commissioner Graham Muir who has held the position since June 2009. 06/16/2010 06/30/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_06_11.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 06/11/2010 OTTAWA - The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Afghanistan, today released the Government of Canada’s eighth quarterly report on Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan. The report covers the period from January 1 to March 31, 2010. “This quarter, Canada completed and opened a new border facility at Spin Boldak to improve border management along the shared Afghanistan-Pakistan border,” said Minister Cannon. “We also met our target for correctional officer training, having trained 100 percent of officers at current staffing levels.” 06/11/2010 06/25/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/embassy-ambassade/2010_06_10.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 06/10/2010 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the deadly attack in Arghandab: "Canada strongly condemns the violent and cruel attack that occurred in Arghandab last night during what was to be a joyous event." 06/10/2010 06/24/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_06_07.aspx DFAIT 06/07/2010 Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan: "On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sergeant Martin Goudreault, who died yesterday in Afghanistan. This brave soldier was killed when an improvised devise exploded while he was investigating a suspected weapons cache. " 06/07/2010 06/21/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_06_07a.aspx DFAIT 06/07/2010 The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan: “On behalf of the Defence family, I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sergeant Martin Goudreault, who was killed by an improvised explosive device while investigating a suspected weapons cache." 06/07/2010 06/21/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_05_29.aspx DFAIT 05/31/2010 Commander Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM), Lieutenant-General Marc Lessard announced today that he has relieved Brigadier-General Daniel Menard from his position as Commander Joint-Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) and has designated Colonel Simon Hetherington as Acting Commander in the interim. 05/31/2010 06/14/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_05_24.aspx DFAIT 05/25/2010 Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier: "Today, I stand with all Canadians as we offer our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of Trooper Larry John Zuidema Rudd, who was killed by an improvised explosive device. We are deeply saddened by your loss. Please be reassured by knowing that the country stands behind you in these most trying times." 05/25/2010 06/08/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_05_24a.aspx DFAIT 05/25/2010 OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier: "I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fellow soldiers of Trooper Larry John Zuidema Rudd of the Royal Canadian Dragoons who died while conducting operations in Afghanistan. Trooper Rudd was killed by an improvised explosive device during a routine security operation." 05/25/2010 06/08/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_05_18b.aspx DFAIT 05/18/2010 Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier: “We are all deeply saddened to hear of the death of Colonel Geoff Parker, a professional, dedicated Canadian soldier, who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan. Colonel Parker was killed today when a suicide car bomb detonated near an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) convoy in Kabul. 05/18/2010 06/01/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_05_18c.aspx DFAIT 05/18/2010 OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier: “We grieve the loss of Colonel Geoff Parker who died today in Afghanistan. He was killed when a suicide car bomb detonated near an International Security Assistance Force convoy in Kabul. 05/18/2010 06/01/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_05_18.aspx DFAIT 05/18/2010 OTTAWA — One Canadian Forces member travelling in a NATO convoy was killed after an insurgent detonated a vehicle borne improvised explosive device between the convoy of vehicles in Kabul at approximately 8 a.m. local Afghanistan time on 18 May 2010. 05/18/2010 06/01/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2010_05_11b.aspx?lang=eng&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 05/18/2010 Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan — In a ceremonial transfer of command authority on 5 May 2010, the 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (1 PPCLI) Battle Group from Edmonton, Alta., commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Jerry Walsh, handed over its responsibilities in Task Force Kandahar to the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (1 RCR) Battle Group from Petawawa, Ont., commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Conrad Mialkowski. 05/18/2010 06/01/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2010_05_11.aspx?lang=eng&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 05/18/2010 Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan — On 4 May 2010, under a bright sun and both the Canadian and Afghan flags, Colonel Shane Brennan of Edmonton, Alta., handed over command of the Operational Mentor and Liaison Teams (OMLTs) in Task Force Kandahar to Col Ian Creighton of Petawawa, Ont. 05/18/2010 06/01/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2010_04_27.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 05/18/2010 Kandahar Airfield, AFGHANISTAN - It was no joke on April Fools’ Day when the Joint Task Force Afghanistan Air Wing gave the Air Force a birthday present in the form of a new personal best. The CU-170 Heron unmanned aerial vehicle broke the record for the longest Canadian UAV flight by staying aloft for almost 25 hours. 05/18/2010 06/01/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_05_14.aspx DFAIT 05/14/2010 Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier: “It is with deep sorrow that I extend my condolences, and those of all Canadians, to the family and friends of Private Kevin Thomas McKay, who died yesterday in Afghanistan as a result of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of loss." 05/14/2010 05/28/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_05_14a.aspx DFAIT 05/14/2010 The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of Private Kevin Thomas McKay. This brave soldier died yesterday in Afghanistan when an improvised explosive device detonated during a dismounted night patrol in the Panjwayi district, approximately 15 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go to his family and friends. The Canadian Forces family mourns with you during this difficult time." 05/14/2010 05/28/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_05_13.aspx?lang=eng&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 05/13/2010 The acting Representative of Canada in Kandahar, Jess Dutton, issued the following statement today on the assassination of Lieutenant Colonel Nabi Gul, Deputy of Administration at Sarpoza Prison in Kandahar: "Canada condemns this senseless and cowardly attack, which claimed the life of the Deputy of Administration at Sarpoza Prison, Lieutenant Colonel Nabi Gul." 05/13/2010 05/27/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_05_04.aspx DFAIT 05/04/2010 Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian Forces member: "I am deeply saddened by the loss of Petty Officer Second Class Craig Blake, who died after an improvised explosive device detonated during a dismounted operation. On behalf of the Canadian people, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time." 05/04/2010 05/18/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_05_04a.aspx DFAIT 05/04/2010 The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian Forces member: "We deeply mourn yesterday’s loss of a dedicated Canadian Forces member who died in Afghanistan. Petty Officer Second Class Craig Blake was killed after an improvised explosive device detonated during a dismounted operation. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends." 05/04/2010 05/18/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_05_03.aspx DFAIT 05/03/2010 His Excellency William Crosbie, Ambassador of Canada to Afghanistan, issued the following statement today on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. On behalf of the Government and people of Canada, I would like to congratulate members of the media and the people of Afghanistan in celebrating World Press Freedom Day." 05/03/2010 05/17/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_04_14.aspx?lang=eng&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 04/14/2010 Canada's Ambassador to Afghanistan William Crosbie issued the following statement today: “Canada vehemently condemns the violent attacks that occurred on a team working for the Demining Agency for Afghanistan in Kandahar on April 11th which resulted in the deaths of four deminers and injuring 17 more. 04/14/2010 04/28/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_04_08.aspx?lang=eng&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 04/08/2010 OTTAWA – The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, today announced in Kabul that the Government of Canada is committing up to 90 additional personnel, primarily to support the training of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF). 04/08/2010 04/22/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_03_29.aspx DFAIT 03/29/2010 March 29, 2010 – Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, acting in his capacity as 2010 Chair of the G8 Foreign Ministers Meeting and on the ministers’ behalf, today announced the Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Region Prosperity Initiative. 03/29/2010 04/12/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_03_15.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/15/2010 KABUL, March 15, 2010 — Today 48 students celebrated being the first graduating class of the newly opened Afghan National Customs Academy (ANCA). Canadian Ambassador William Crosbie joined senior Afghan officials, US colleagues and the students and teachers of the Academy for this important event. 03/15/2010 03/29/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_03_07.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 03/07/2010 Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, William Crosbie issued the following statement today in celebration of International Women ’s Day: "International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate progress, reflect on current challenges and consider future steps to improve all aspects of women’s lives. It is also an opportunity to recognize and encourage women’s leadership and contributions to their societies and, in turn, the leadership required to support their efforts." 03/07/2010 03/21/2010 http://29711.vws.primus.ca/focus/11-february10/11-eng.html DFAIT 03/01/2010 Keeping Canadians informed on the progress of Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan is a key priority for the Government of Canada. 03/01/2010 03/15/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_02_26.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/26/2010 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the deadly attack in Kabul today: "Canada condemns in the strongest terms the attack that occurred in Kabul’s Shar-e-Naw district today that has reportedly killed 17 people, including two Afghan policemen, and injured several others." 02/26/2010 03/12/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_02_24.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/24/2010 The Representative of Canada in Kandahar, Ben Rowswell, issued the following statement today on the assassination of the Director of Information and Culture in Kandahar: “Canada condemns the actions taken today in Kandahar that took the life of the Provincial Director of Information and Culture, Haji Abdul Majid Babai.” 02/24/2010 03/10/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_02_23.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/24/2010 OTTAWA - The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: "While we have yet to receive the official translation of President Karzai’s decree amending Afghanistan ’s electoral law, we are troubled by early reports that the decree could diminish the level of independence of the Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC). A strong and independent ECC is vital for the future of a democratic Afghanistan, and any efforts to weaken this body are disturbing. 02/24/2010 03/10/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_02_17.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/24/2010 KANDAHAR, February 17, 2010 – 23 Afghan National Police (ANP) officers graduated from the Officer’s Leadership and Management Course at the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team Training Centre. 02/24/2010 03/10/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_02_13b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/15/2010 Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of Corporal Joshua Baker while serving in Afghanistan: “On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Baker. Our country stands behind you in these difficult and trying times. I also hope for the quick and full recovery of four other Canadian soldiers injured in the accident. 02/15/2010 03/01/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_02_13.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 02/15/2010 OTTAWA — One Canadian soldier was killed and four were injured in a training accident on a range located approximately 4 km northeast of Kandahar City. The accident took place at about 5:00 p.m., Kandahar time, on 12 February 2010. 02/15/2010 03/01/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_01_28.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/28/2010 OTTAWA - The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs today announced that Canada will help combat the trade in narcotics in Afghanistan through a contribution of $25 million, bringing Canada’s total contribution to support counter-narcotics efforts to $55 million since 2007. 01/28/2010 02/11/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_01_19.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/19/2010 KABUL - Canadian Ambassador William Crosbie and United States Ambassador for Economic and Development Affairs Anthony Wayne joined Minister of Finance H.E. Dr. Omar Zakhilwal for the opening of the Afghan National Customs Academy (ANCA). 01/19/2010 02/02/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_01_24.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/24/2010 Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, William Crosbie, today issued the following statement concerning the decision by the Independent Election Commission to postpone the Afghan parliamentary elections to September 2010: “The timing of the parliamentary elections is a decision that falls under the purview of the Independent Election Commission (IEC). Canada supports this decision and recognizes the authority of the IEC in this regard. 01/24/2010 02/07/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_01_19a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/19/2010 KABUL - Well-managed borders are key to long-term economic development, as well as to long-term stability and security. Through the Afghan National Customs Academy (ANCA), 150 to 200 recruits will be trained over the course of 12 months on internationally recognized World Customs Organization (WCO) customs practices. At the same time, four Afghan trainers will participate in a train-the-trainer program so that Afghans can train Afghans to ensure that the ANCA will remain operational and sustainable over the long term. 01/19/2010 02/02/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_01_18.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/18/2010 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement on the attacks today in Kabul: “Canada vehemently condemns the violent attacks that occurred today in Afghanistan’s capital city of Kabul. Details remain unclear at this time, but it appears these attacks, for which the Taliban have claimed responsibility, have killed a number of Afghans and injured many more." 01/18/2010 02/01/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_01_16.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/17/2010 OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death in Afghanistan of Sergeant John Wayne Faught: “It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences, and those of all Canadians, to the family and friends of Sergeant John Wayne Faught, who died today in Afghanistan. He was killed by an improvised explosive device while on a joint Afghan National Army-Canadian Battle Group dismounted security patrol in the Panjwayi District..” 01/17/2010 01/31/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2010/2010_01_16a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/17/2010 OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan: “On behalf of the Defence family, I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sergeant John Wayne Faught, who was killed today by an improvised explosive device while on a joint Afghan National Army-Canadian Battle Group dismounted security patrol in the Panjwayi District.” 01/17/2010 01/31/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2010_01_11.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 01/14/2010 Today was the first time I left the confines of Camp Nathan Smith since I arrived two weeks ago. I was part of a motorcade off to visit Afghan police headquarters in Kandahar, dressed in full gear... half military, half police. Protection was a must. 01/14/2010 01/28/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_12_31b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/31/2009 OTTAWA—We have once again been hit with devastating news and cannot imagine a worse ending to the year. Four of our Canadian soldiers, Private Garrett William Chidley, a member of the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, based in Shilo, Manitoba; Corporal Zachery McCormack, a member of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, 4th Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, based in Edmonton, Alberta; Sergeant George Miok, a member of 41 Combat Engineer Regiment, based in Edmonton, Alberta; Sergeant Kirk Taylor, a member of 84 Independent Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery, based in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; and Michelle Lang, a journalist with the Calgary Herald, were killed Wednesday when their armoured vehicle hit an improvised explosive device during a patrol four kilometres south of Kandahar. 12/31/2009 01/14/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_12_31c.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/31/2009 Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the deaths of four Canadian soldiers and one Canadian journalist in Afghanistan: “It is with very heavy hearts that we learned that five Canadians were killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle, south of Kandahar City. On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Sergeant George Miok, Sergeant Kirk Taylor, Corporal Zackery McCormack, and Private Garrett Chidley. 12/31/2009 01/14/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_12_31a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/31/2009 OTTAWA – Four Canadian soldiers and one Canadian reporter embedded with Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) were killed, while four other Canadian soldiers and one Canadian civilian official were injured in an IED incident in Kandahar province, on Wednesday December 30, 2009. 12/31/2009 01/14/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_12_30.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/31/2009 OTTAWA – Four Canadian soldiers and one Canadian reporter embedded with Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) were killed, while four other Canadian soldiers and one Canadian civilian official were injured in an IED incident in Kandahar province, on Wednesday December 30, 2009. 12/31/2009 01/14/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2009_12_29.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/31/2009 Chief of the Defence Staff General Walter Natynczyk paid his annual Christmas visit to Canadian Forces serving in Afghanistan, accompanied by Canadian comedian Mike MacDonald and singer/songwriter Melanie Dekker. MacDonald and Dekker entertained Canadian military personnel in Kabul on December 23, followed by a short stop at the Canadian embassy to perform for embassy staff. 12/31/2009 01/14/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2009_12_17.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/30/2009 OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, congratulates the Afghan National Army (ANA) on the graduation, yesterday, of 39 students from its second Junior Officer Staff Course (JOSC) in Kabul. 12/30/2009 01/13/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_12_24.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/24/2009 OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan: "I join all Canadians in offering my sincere and heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family and loved ones of Lieutenant Andrew Nuttall, who was killed today in Afghanistan. The impact of this news is especially profound during the holiday season and will be felt in households across the country." 12/24/2009 01/07/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_12_23.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/24/2009 OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, issued the following statement today on the death of Lieutenant Andrew Richard Nuttall in Afghanistan. "I would like to express my profound condolences to the families and friends of Lieutenant Andrew Richard Nuttall, who died as the result of an improvised explosive device detonating near his patrol." 12/24/2009 01/07/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_12_20.aspx?lang=eng&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 12/20/2009 “During my visit, I had the opportunity to visit correctional institutions and meet my counterparts within the Government of Afghanistan. “I praise their efforts in working to strengthen the Afghan correctional system and respect the rule of law. 12/20/2009 01/03/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_12_19.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/19/2009 KABUL - "Canada notes the announcement by First Vice-President Marshal Mohammad Qasim Fahim of most of the new cabinet for the Government of Afghanistan." 12/19/2009 01/02/2010 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/multimedia/afcam-cameraf/2009_12_16.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/17/2009 OTTAWA - The excellent cooperation that our military and civilians enjoy with the U.S. in Kandahar will certainly be strengthened as additional U.S. resources are deployed. This will allow Canada to further concentrate its efforts on its six priorities and three signature projects, including Canada’s vital work to increase the capability of the Afghan National Security Forces and place responsibility for security back in the hands of Afghans. 12/17/2009 12/31/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_12_15.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/15/2009 OTTAWA - Canada's Ambassador to Afghanistan William Crosbie issued the following statement today: Canada strongly condemns the bomb attack in Kabul’s Wazir Akbar Khan district today that killed at least eight Afghans and injured more than 40 Afghan civilians, including women and children." 12/15/2009 12/29/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_12_10a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/11/2009 On December 11, 2009, the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade, Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Chair of Canada’s Cabinet Committee on Afghanistan, will provide an overview of the Government of Canada’s sixth quarterly report on Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan. 12/11/2009 12/25/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_12_10.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/11/2009 Ottawa — The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade, Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Afghanistan, today released the Government of Canada’s sixth quarterly report on Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan. The report covers the period from July 1 to September 30, 2009. 12/11/2009 12/25/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/embassy-ambassade/2009_12_10.aspx DFAIT 12/10/2009 Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan William Crosbie issued the following statement today in commemoration of International Human Rights Day: “Today we celebrate the 61st anniversary of the United Nations adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canadian foreign policy and a core element of Canada's engagement in Afghanistan. This includes protecting and promoting freedoms of expression, opinion, association, and assembly, as enshrined in the declaration. 12/10/2009 12/24/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_12_01.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 12/02/2009 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement concerning the United States’ announcement of measures to reinforce its engagement in Afghanistan, including the deployment of additional military and civilian resources: “Canada welcomes the additional military and civilian resources the United States will deploy to Afghanistan, particularly to the south. Additional U.S. resources will help to provide a more secure environment for the Afghan people. 12/02/2009 12/16/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_11_23.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/23/2009 The Canadian mission in Afghanistan is conducted under extremely challenging circumstances. We are working alongside our international partners under a United Nations Security Council mandate and at the invitation of Afghanistan’s government to help Afghans enhance security, the rule of law, and the economic and social opportunities available to them. 11/23/2009 12/07/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_11_19.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/19/2009 KABUL - The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the inauguration of Hamid Karzai as President of Afghanistan: "Today is an important day for the democratic development of Afghanistan, as President Karzai sets out on another leg of Afghanistan’s historic journey to freedom, democracy and opportunity. " 11/19/2009 12/03/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_11_18.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/18/2009 KABUL - The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media teleconference on Thursday, November 19, 2009, following Afghan president Hamid Karzai’s inauguration ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan. 11/18/2009 12/02/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/embassy-ambassade/2009_11_16.aspx DFAIT 11/17/2009 KABUL - Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan William Crosbie administers a dose of the poliomyelitis vaccine to an Afghan child at a ceremony November 15 officiated by Afghan President Hamid Karzai. The event launched the final three-day polio vaccine campaign of 2009. From November 15- 17, the World Health Organization will vaccinate approximately 7 million children across Afghanistan. Children will also receive vitamin A capsules to help ward off respiratory diseases during the upcoming winter. 11/17/2009 12/01/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_11_13.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/13/2009 OTTAWA - The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding corruption in Afghanistan: “Canada expresses its support to the Government of Afghanistan in tackling corruption at all levels in the country. Corruption hinders economic growth and good governance, and engenders distrust between the people and the government. 11/13/2009 11/27/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2009_11_12.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/13/2009 KABUL - The Canadian Embassy in Afghanistan commemorated Remembrance Day on Wednesday November 11, paying tribute to Canada’s veterans and in particular those who have lost their lives serving the cause of peace and reconstruction in Afghanistan. 11/13/2009 11/27/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_11_02.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/03/2009 OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement after Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission proclaimed President Hamid Karzai the victor of the 2009 elections in Afghanistan: “Canada recognizes the appropriate decision made by the Afghan Independent Election Commission (IEC) to forgo a second round of voting in the 2009 Presidential Election." 11/03/2009 11/17/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_10_30a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/02/2009 OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan: "It is with deep sorrow that I extend my sympathies to the family and friends of Sapper Steven Marshall. All Canadians feel this loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time." 11/02/2009 11/16/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_10_30.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 11/02/2009 OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian Forces member in Afghanistan: "We grieve the loss of Sapper Steven Marshall who died today in Afghanistan. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to his family, friends and comrades." 11/02/2009 11/16/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_10_28b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 10/29/2009 OTTAWA – One Canadian soldier was killed and two injured by an improvised explosive device that detonated near their dismounted patrol. The incident occurred approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Kandahar City at around 9 a.m., Kandahar time, on 28 October 2009. 10/29/2009 11/12/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_10_28.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 10/28/2009 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement today on the attacks in Kabul: “Canada strongly condemns the violent attacks that have occurred today in Kabul, in particular the attack on the United Nations guest house that claimed the lives of several people, including United Nations employees, and injured others. 10/28/2009 11/11/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_10_20.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 10/20/2009 10/20/2009 11/03/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_10_08.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 10/08/2009 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement on the attack today near the Embassy of India in Kabul: “Canada strongly condemns the violent attack that occurred today near the Embassy of India in Kabul and claimed the lives of several Afghan civilians and injured many others. 10/08/2009 10/22/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_09_23.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 09/23/2009 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the appointment of Ben Rowswell as the new Representative of Canada in Kandahar (RoCK), succeeding Ken Lewis, who had held the position since January 2009. 09/23/2009 10/07/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_09_17b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 09/18/2009 Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of Private Jonathan Couturier: “To the family and friends of Private Jonathan Couturier, who died today in Afghanistan, I offer my deepest condolences. I am saddened by this loss. 09/18/2009 10/02/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_09_17.aspx?lang=eng&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 09/18/2009 OTTAWA – One Canadian soldier was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated in the vicinity of his vehicle while on patrol in Panjwai District. The incident occurred approximately 25 kilometres South-West of Kandahar City at around 10:15 a.m., Kandahar time, on 17th September, 2009. 09/18/2009 10/02/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_09_16.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 09/17/2009 President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper today discussed common approaches to accelerating economic recovery in North America and globally. 09/17/2009 10/01/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_09_15b.aspx?lang=eng&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 09/15/2009 Ottawa, September 15, 2009 — The Government of Canada will offer special measures to facilitate immigration to Canada for certain local staff who face exceptional risk or who have suffered serious injury as a result of their work for the Canadian government in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. 09/15/2009 09/29/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_09_15.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 09/15/2009 The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Afghanistan, today released the Government of Canada’s fifth quarterly report on Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan. This report, for the quarter ending June 30, 2009, highlights Canada’s signature projects. 09/15/2009 09/29/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_09_14b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 09/14/2009 On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Chair of Canada’s Cabinet Committee on Afghanistan, will provide an overview of the Government of Canada’s fifth quarterly report on Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan. The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, will make an announcement. 09/14/2009 09/28/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_09_09.aspx DFAIT 09/09/2009 Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan William Crosbie today issued the following statement concerning the recent Afghan presidential election: “The Independent Election Commission has announced that 91.6 percent of ballots have been counted in the Afghanistan election, and approximately 600 polling stations have been quarantined for further investigation. 09/09/2009 09/23/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_09_07.aspx?lang=eng&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 09/08/2009 Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of two Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan: "To the family and friends of Corporal Jean-François Drouin and Major Yannick Pépin, who died today in Afghanistan, I offer my sincerest condolences. Be reassured that an entire country stands behind you at this difficult time. 09/08/2009 09/22/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_09_02.aspx DFAIT 09/02/2009 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the deadly bombing that occurred in Laghman province: “Canada strongly condemns the violent attack that occurred at a mosque east of Kabul today killing 23 people, including Dr. Abdullah Laghmani, the deputy director of the Afghan National Directorate of Security, the country’s intelligence service. Many others were also injured during the attack. 09/02/2009 09/16/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_08_27.aspx DFAIT 08/27/2009 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, led a delegation to the Friends of Democratic Pakistan Ministerial Meeting on August 25, 2009, in Istanbul, Turkey. 08/27/2009 09/10/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_08_25.aspx?lang=eng&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 08/26/2009 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the deadly bombing that occurred in Kandahar: “Canada strongly condemns the violent attack that occurred in Kandahar today, only days after the presidential and provincial council elections—a historic undertaking by the Afghan people. 08/26/2009 09/09/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_08_24.aspx DFAIT 08/24/2009 OTTAWA – August 24, 2009 —The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is pleased to advise that Sergeant Brian Kelly returned to Ottawa on Saturday, August 22. He is currently in stable condition and continues to receive medical care in hospital. 08/24/2009 09/07/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_08_18.aspx?lang=eng&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 08/19/2009 EDMONTON, August 18, 2009 – The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of Public Safety, made the following statement after speaking to Sergeant Brian Kelly of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who was injured following the detonation of an explosive device outside of the NATO International Security Assistance Force Headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2009: “I spoke today with Sgt. Kelly by telephone. I offered him best wishes for a speedy recovery on behalf of myself and all Canadians. I thanked him for the good work he has done for his country. 08/19/2009 09/02/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_08_15.aspx DFAIT 08/15/2009 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on this morning’s attack in Kabul: “Canada strongly condemns the attack that occurred outside of the headquarters of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force in Kabul, Afghanistan. 08/15/2009 08/29/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/focus/7-hoffmann.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/11/2009 After two years in Afghanistan, first as deputy head of mission at the Embassy of Canada in Kabul and then as Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan since September 2008, Ambassador Hoffmann reflects on the endeavours Canada has undertaken and the successes our country has achieved in Afghanistan during this time. 08/11/2009 08/25/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/multimedia/afcam-cameraf/002/0002432-200-2001v.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/11/2009 This episode looks at Turquoise Mountain, a cultural foundation located in the heart of Kabul, dedicated to restoring the district's priceless cultural heritage and tradition of producing some of the region's most beautiful arts and crafts. Learn what Canada is doing to help revive Afghanistan’s culture. 08/11/2009 08/25/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2009_07_27b.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/11/2009 With the sun shining brightly overhead and the Hindu Kush mountains of Kabul all around, the Afghan National Police (ANP) honour guard anxiously awaited the arrival of their guests. Making last minute adjustments under the watchful eye of their commander, the young officers were at ease, and ready for the special event. As the guests of honour began to arrive, they snapped to attention, and awaited inspection. 08/11/2009 08/25/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2009_06_01.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/11/2009 Five members of the ANP Criminal Investigation Division completed the six-week training. The students were hand-picked by their supervisors to participate in the course conducted by Canada at the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team (KPRT) training center. 08/11/2009 08/25/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2009_07_27c.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/11/2009 Education is part of Canada’s priority to support basic service delivery in Afghanistan, and is a major focus of Canadian efforts there. Canada is in fact the lead donor in Afghanistan’s national education program, and this has led to new bonds between Afghan students and Canadian educational institutions. 08/11/2009 08/25/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2009_07_27d.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/11/2009 In the sweltering summer heat of southern Afghanistan, field engineers from Canada and the United States are teaching 60 Romanian Army counterparts how to construct steel bridges over the streams and wadis of the region. 08/11/2009 08/25/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_07_06.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/11/2009 The Staff and Language Training Centre is a joint initiative between Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM) and Canada’s Military Training Assistance Programme (MTAP). Canadian Forces educational experts worked side-by-side with the ANA to develop the JOSC, which helps prepare junior Afghan National Army officers for such things as the planning and coordination of military operations. 08/11/2009 08/25/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2009_07_27f.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/11/2009 Canadians serving overseas took every opportunity to celebrate our country’s 142nd birthday on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Canada Day started off with a sports afternoon for all available personnel, which is a big deal when you work 12+ hours a day, seven days a week during a tour of 6-10 months! 08/11/2009 08/25/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2009_07_27e.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/11/2009 MCpl Dickinson received the NATO Meritorious Service Medal for his work with the Kandahar Intelligence Fusion Center during his tour in Afghanistan in 2007. A corporal at the time of his tour, MCpl Dickinson is the most junior member of the Canadian Forces to receive this decoration. 08/11/2009 08/25/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2009_07_27i.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/11/2009 For the first time, Exercise Maple Guardian 0902 saw the full-scale participation of Canadian civilians deploying to the Kandahar Province of Afghanistan, with more than 70 civilians from DFAIT, CIDA, Corrections Canada, PCO and the RCMP engaging as full-partners with their Canadian Forces counterparts both within the exercise and in the planning phases of Maple Guardian. 08/11/2009 08/25/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2009_07_27g.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/11/2009 Exercise MAPLE GUARDIAN saw approximately 2800 soldiers from Task Force 3-09 descend on Wainwright to conduct a validation exercise end-May to mid-June. The pace of the exercise was extremely high, simulating a six month tour in 15 days. 08/11/2009 08/25/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/stories-reportages/2009_07_27a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 08/11/2009 There is a connection between troops deployed overseas and those still serving at home. Never is that connection more evident than when we work together on something, both in Canada and thousands of miles away in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Like the inaugural Air Force Run on May 31. The oven-like weather did nothing to quash enthusiasm for the run. 08/11/2009 08/25/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_07_16b.aspx?lang=eng&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 07/16/2009 Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan: "I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Private Sébastien Courcy, who died while conducting operations in the Panjwai District. 07/16/2009 07/30/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_07_16.aspx DFAIT 07/16/2009 OTTAWA – One Canadian soldier died while conducting operations in the Panjwayi District. The incident occurred approximately 17 kilometres south-west from Kandahar City at around 6:00 a.m., Kandahar time, on July 16, 2009. 07/16/2009 07/30/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_07_07b.aspx DFAIT 07/07/2009 Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of two Canadian Forces members in Afghanistan: “We were all deeply saddened to hear of the deaths of Master Corporal Pat Audet and Corporal Martin Joannette following a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. We grieve their loss and offer our heartfelt sympathies to their families and friends. 07/07/2009 07/21/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_07_05b.aspx DFAIT 07/05/2009 Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of Master Corporal Charles-Philippe Michaud from the 2e Batallion, Royal 22e Régiment based at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier, near Quebec City: “It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Master Corporal Charles-Philippe Michaud today. I was aware of his heroic battle to survive severe injuries sustained on June 23 in Afghanistan. 07/05/2009 07/21/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_07_03b.aspx DFAIT 07/03/2009 Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of Corporal Nicholas Bulger from the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, based in Edmonton: “It was with profound regret that I learned of the death of Corporal Nicholas Bulger, and of the wounding of five other Canadian soldiers, during a cowardly attack in Afghanistan. 07/03/2009 07/21/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_07_07.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/07/2009 OTTAWA– Two Canadian air crew members and one ISAF soldier were killed when a Canadian CH-146 Griffon helicopter crashed during take-off. The incident occurred at a Forward Operating Base in Tarnak Va Jaldak, Zabul Province, northeast of Kandahar City at around 1:50 p.m., Kandahar time, on 6 July 2009. 07/07/2009 07/21/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_07_06.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/07/2009 OTTAWA – The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, congratulates the Afghan National Army (ANA) on the graduation of 20 students from its first Junior Officer Staff Course (JOSC). The course is sponsored by the Staff and Language Training Centre (SLTC) in Kabul, established by the Government of Canada in 2008. 07/07/2009 07/21/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_07_05.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/06/2009 OTTAWA– A Canadian soldier who recently sustained serious injuries in Afghanistan passed away in a Quebec hospital yesterday. 07/06/2009 07/20/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_07_03.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/03/2009 OTTAWA - One Canadian soldier was killed and five injured when an improvised explosive device detonated near their armoured vehicle during a patrol in the Zhari District. The incident occurred south-west of Kandahar City at around 11:20 a.m., Kandahar time, on 3 July, 2009. 07/03/2009 07/17/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/speeches-discours/2009/2009_06_30.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 07/03/2009 New York, June 2009 Check against delivery Monsieur le Président, Le Canada, ainsi que plusieurs autres membres de la communauté internationale, consentent de lourds sacrifices et mobilisent des ressources considérables pour aider à instaurer un Afghanistan stable et sûr. Pour y arriver, il est essentiel que le Conseil de sécurité continue de se pencher sur la situation dans ce pays. 07/03/2009 07/17/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_06_15.aspx?lang=eng&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 06/15/2009 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the appointment of William Crosbie as Canada’s next ambassador to Afghanistan. 06/15/2009 06/29/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_06_14b.aspx?lang=fra&highlights_file=&left_menu_en=&left_menu_fr=&mission= DFAIT 06/16/2009 Le Premier ministre Stephen Harper a fait la déclaration suivante aujourd’hui, à la suite du décès de Caporal Martin Dubé, qui servait en Afghanistan: « Au nom des tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes et du gouvernement du Canada, j’aimerais offrir mes plus sincères condoléances aux familles et aux amis de Caporal Dubé. 06/16/2009 06/30/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_06_14a.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 06/16/2009 A Canadian soldier was killed as a result of an explosion of an improvised explosive device (IED). The incident occurred in the vicinity of Panjwayi District, approximately 20 km southwest of Kandahar City at around 12:30 p.m., Kandahar time, June 14, 2009. 06/16/2009 06/30/2009 http://www.afghanistan.gc.ca/canada-afghanistan/news-nouvelles/2009/2009_06_12.aspx?lang=eng DFAIT 06/12/2009 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs today announced that Canada will help strengthen the rule of law in Afghanistan—one of Canada’s six priorities in the country—through an additional contribution of $12 million to support Afghan police salaries. 06/12/2009 06/26/2009