Liberals support troops not Iraq mission, Conservatives say Libs ‘can’t have it both ways’

Liberal MPs disclosed Tuesday the party intends to support the Canadian bombing mission against radical Islamic terrorists in Iraq once the government majority in the Commons passes a motion the Liberals have staunchly opposed supporting the new combat role for Canadian troops.

PARLIAMENT HILL—Liberal MPs disclosed Tuesday the party intends to support the Canadian bombing mission against radical Islamic terrorists in Iraq once the government majority in the Commons passes a motion the Liberals have staunchly opposed supporting the new combat role for Canadian tro...

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