A first attempt to write Afghan mission history?

Throne Speech marked major shift in still confusing narrative

Published March 17, 2010

For years, Canadians have been told by their government that the military mission in Afghanistan was about improving the lives of Afghans, defending their individual and civil rights, and developing their country.

In past Throne speeches, the government expounded on how Canadian troops would "help the Afghan people make a new start as a free, democratic and peaceful country," and regaled listeners with...

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