Mr. Speaker, recent leaks to the media reveal that the government is under pressure from the United States to send troops into Iraq to train the local military.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister said that his government refused to send Canadian troops to Iraq two years ago and that decision stands. This, of course, is not in concert with the facts. Canada had and has troops serving in Iraq.
Is the government embarrassed by their presence? Is that why it says one thing and does another?
Why does the Prime Minister refuse to acknowledge our highly respected service men and women serving in Iraq?