Our PM has now dedicated $200 million to the rebuilding of Afghanistan. These funds will be spread over a ten year period and should help the Afghan people immensly. The reconstruction, medical aid, education, and the training of the Afghan Military and Afghan police to name but a few. This funding will hopefully be well spent. Corruption in many of these cultures dissapates funds to the wrong areas. Someone must take control of issuing and monitoring the dollars.
Our troops have had many success stories over the years with peacekeeping and rebuilding areas that had been devastated by wars. Cyprus, Egypt, Bosnia, Kosovo spring to mind. Canada went to Cyprus in the early 60's. The Canadian Guards for a six month tour of duty.This in fact went on for 23 years before Canada left a better Cyprus. Hopefully Afghanistan will not take this long, with the spring offensive coming up we pray that the Taliban will be soundly defeated and Afghans can get on with peaceful lives.
It is nice to note that the number of Volunteers at recruiting drives has not diminished but in fact risen. This is a good sign for Canada that so many people feel we are on the right path.
Nil Sine Labore
Robby
