
Number is a bare minimum, panel leader explains, as separate report says Canada's Afghan mission will run $1-billion over budget this year
Members of an independent panel on the future of Canada's Afghan mission said Tuesday there is no way to predict when Canada will achieve its goal of improving security, and that it should end its operations.
The head of an independent panel that has recommended extending Canada's mission in Afghanistan said an open-ended war would be a concern for many Canadians but that security there, as well as Canada's international reputation, were at stake if the mission ends next year.
Canada's military should remain in Afghanistan beyond February 2009, contingent on more support in terms of troops and equipment, according to a government-appointed panel.
Religious leaders offer their views
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