1. Canada & Afghanistan

2. The mission Canada is in Afghanistan to help Afghans rebuild their country as a stable, democratic and self-sufficient society. We are there with over 60 other nations and international organizations, at the request of the democratically-elected Afghan government and as part of a UN mandated, NATO-led mission.

3. Six objectives to the mission Security Basic services Humanitarian Borders Institutions Reconciliation

4. Security Build the capacity of Afghan National Security Force in Kandahar (Law & Order) Train and equip the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police Build capacity in administration and logistical support of ANA and ANP Contribute to reformed justice and correctional systems

5. Basic services Deliver basic services to the region of Kandahar Provide functional literacy training and vocational skills Create jobs Rehabilitate infrastructure

6. Humanitarian Clearing of landmines Distribute food Necessity packages to vulnerable people Provide health care to women and children (vaccinations: tetanus, measles and polio, therapeutic feeding for children)

7. Borders Contribute to dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistani border officials Facilitate discussions of border officials Training border and security officers Provide critical infrastructure and equipment

8. National Institutions Provide financial support to election process Work with other donors to mobilise resources for elections commissions Work with key international institutions to build administrative capacity

9. Reconciliation Afghan led reconciliation to weaken insurgency Development of mechanisms that will encourage dialogue Improvement of capacity to communicate with citizens Strengthening of civil-society capacity to promote reconciliation