Mr. Speaker, when the deputy leader of the Liberal Party says that Canada should stay in Afghanistan, I am convinced that is indeed his position.
I think that should also be Canada's position. We undertook important obligations to the Afghan people, to the international community and to our NATO allies.
A report, put together by a panel of experts, including the former deputy prime minister of the Liberal Party, has indicated that we need additional help. Our government is clear that with that additional help we are prepared to move forward with our allies.
These are never easy decisions to make or communicate but one needs to be on one side or the other.