I can probably best answer the question by broadening our perspective on what we think peacekeeping is. Traditionally, peacekeepers were not allowed to use offensive operations. There was use of force in defence only. The remit changes when we move from a chapter VI—to a chapter 6.5, a chapter 6.75—and then a chapter VII.
I think what you're referring to is the chapter VII, which really speaks to the insecure environment in which a mission is being deployed. That emergent security environment requires the use of force, not only in order to protect the lives of the peacekeepers who are there and to uphold the mission mandate but also to protect the civilians. The two Canadian Forces representatives who were here before me would be best able to say specifically what is in Mali and what they're using when it comes to their resources.