Canada has rejected US calls for extending the presence of its troops in Afghanistan, standing opposed to Washington's strategy in the war-torn country.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper reiterated that Canada would not keep the troops deployed in the country.

During a Tuesday meeting with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Ottawa, Harper stated clearly that "Canada will remain engaged, but this is going to be a civilian-based mission."

Canada is scheduled to withdraw its 2,800 troops form Afghanistan next year.

The government was under mounting public pressure to return the soldiers home. At least 140 Canadian troops have been killed so far in Afghanistan.

Clinton on Monday suggested that Canada accept a role for training missions or logistics.

"There's all kinds of things that are possible," she said during an interview with Canadian television.

"We would obviously like to see some form of support continue, because the Canadian forces have a great reputation."

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Harper`s wife is zionist
Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:32:36 GMT
The reason, why Stephen Harper ordered Canadian troops to take part in Bush´s Afghanistan (and also Iraq) war, is as follows: Stephen Harper`s wife is jewish and an ardent zionist. This is why their children are named Benjamin and Rachel. Her maiden name is Laureen Teskey. Her ancestors migrated from Romania to Canada in the 1920`s.