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Canada vs Iraq

Stephen Harper considering sending more Canadian troops to Iraq:

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he is considering increasing Canada's direct military involvement in the fight against the Islamic State terror army in Iraq. Ref. Source 1

Iraq Canada

Stephen Harper confirms 26 Canadian soldiers now in Iraq:

Canada has only 26 soldiers in Iraq serving as military advisers, rather than the 69 troops the government had said it was sending, Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the House of Commons on Wednesday. Ref. Source 2

Canada vs Iraq History & Civil Business Politics

Canada Bombs Iraq:

Two Canadian CF-18 fighter jets dropped 500-pound laser-guided missiles near the city of Fallujah during a mission that lasted approximately four hours. Ref. Source 5

Iraq Canada

Canadian special forces come under ISIS fire on Iraq front lines:

Canadian special operations forces came under ISIS attack for the first time in Iraq over the last week, and returned sniper fire to "Neutralize" The threa. Brig.-Gen. Michael Rouleau provided details of the incident during a briefing for reporters in Ottawa, and said no Canadians were injured in the exchange. Ref. Source 7

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Thomas Mulcair: Harper 'Hasn't Been Honest' On Iraq Mission;

That candid acknowledgment by Lt.-Gen. Jonathan Vance has critics fearing Canada is being dragged further into direct combat operations, contrary to what the Harper government has promised. Ref. Source 7

Iraq Canada

Canadian soldier killed by friendly fire in Iraq:

A Canadian soldier has been killed in Iraq and three others injured in a friendly fire incident after they were fired on by Iraqi Kurdish forces. Ref. Source 8

Canada vs Iraq

Canada to end bombing missions in Iraq and Syria:

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday Canada would pull out six jets that have been bombing targets in Iraq and Syria, ending Canada's controversial combat role in the effort against Islamic State. Ref. Source 2f.

Canada Iraq

Why are Canadian troops in Iraq wearing Kurdish flag?:

Critics say flags that represent autonomous Kurdish region may run counter to Canada's stated mission in country. Ref. Source 8j.