'All options' open on extending Afghan mission past 2014: Harper

Source: The Globe and Mail

Stephen Harper is leaving the door open once again to extending Canada’s military participation in the costly Afghanistan war.

When the Official Opposition NDP pressed the Prime Minister Wednesday on reports the United States has asked Canada to lengthen its involvement beyond 2014, Mr. Harper said the government would “examine all options.”

... If the Prime Minister extended Canada’s military deployment beyond 2014, it would be the fourth time he has prolonged soldiering commitment to Afghanistan – including 2006, 2008 and 2010.

Speaking in the Commons Wednesday, Mr. Harper denied reports the United States has asked Canada to keep special forces soldiers in Afghanistan past 2014, his latest promised date for withdrawal.

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