Just In Case You Have Forgotten How Our Troops Were Sent To Afganhistan

And let's not forget this mission was debated in the house where the liberals, bloc and ndp hold the position of power.........

No rush on Afghan mission extension vote: Harper

Updated Sun. Sep. 9 2007 10:44 PM ET

CTV.ca News Staff

Prime Minister Stephen Harper said there will be no parliamentary vote on Canada's role in Afghanistan unless an opposition party supports his desire to extend the mission after February 2009.

Harper told reporters after the APEC Summit in Sydney, Australia that he feels no need for an immediate debate or vote.

"My obvious preference would be that Canada finish the job before we leave," he said. "But I don't see the necessity of rushing into a vote unless we're able to have a situation where a vote would be successful."

Canadian troops have been in Afghanistan since late 2001 and began their current assignment in insurgent-ridden Kandahar province in February 2006.

The Liberal Opposition -- which sent Canadian troops to Afghanistan while in government -- wants to introduce a motion early in the fall session of Parliament that will seek a vote to confirm Canada's military mission will end as scheduled.