Canada Afghanistan The mission Canada is in Afghanistan

Canada & Afghanistan

The mission • Canada is in Afghanistan to help Afghans rebuild their country as a stable, democratic and self-sufficient society. We are there with over 60 other nations and international organizations, at the request of the democratically-elected Afghan government and as part of a UN mandated, NATO-led mission.

Six objectives to the mission • • • Security Basic services Humanitarian Borders Institutions Reconciliation

Security • Build the capacity of Afghan National Security Force in Kandahar (Law & Order) • Train and equip the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police • Build capacity in administration and logistical support of ANA and ANP • Contribute to reformed justice and correctional systems

Basic services • Deliver basic services to the region of Kandahar • Provide functional literacy training and vocational skills • Create jobs • Rehabilitate infrastructure

Humanitarian • • Clearing of landmines Distribute food Necessity packages to vulnerable people Provide health care to women and children (vaccinations: tetanus, measles and polio, therapeutic feeding for children)

Borders • Contribute to dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistani border officials • Facilitate discussions of border officials • Training border and security officers • Provide critical infrastructure and equipment

National Institutions • Provide financial support to election process • Work with other donors to mobilise resources for elections commissions • Work with key international institutions to build administrative capacity

Reconciliation • Afghan led reconciliation to weaken insurgency • Development of mechanisms that will encourage dialogue • Improvement of capacity to communicate with citizens • Strengthening of civil-society capacity to promote reconciliation