1. Canadian Forces in Afghanistan

2. Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
31 million people
647, 500 sq. kilometers
Capital: Kabul
34 provinces
Languages: Pashtu, Dari (local dialect)

5. Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
1747—founded
1979—USSR invaded
1992—USSR “forced” to withdraw
1992 – 2002—Taliban regime
2002—Canada arrives
Dec. 19, 2005—Parliament reestablished

6. Whole-of-Government Approach
Defense
Diplomacy
Development

7. Canada’s Partners NATO mandate
United States, United Kingdom, Estonia, Romania, the Netherlands

8. Canadian Presence
“Canadian soldiers risk their lives daily to offer stability and hope to the people of Afghanistan and to protect Canada and their fellow citizens. The Canadian Forces are strategically placed at different locations across Khandahar Province. This allows them to patrol a large area providing support and reinforcement to the Afghan security forces and disrupting the activities of the Taliban.”

9. Full Spectrum Operations
Combat Operations
Stability Operations
Humanitarian Assistance