Future of Canada’s relations with Afghanistan up in the air as Trudeau says ‘no plans’ to recognize Taliban government

If Canada chooses to isolate the Taliban, it will consequently isolate the Afghans who need international support the most, says Prof. Nipa Banerjee. 'Without any surveillance, without any oversight, they can do anything.'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, along with Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau have come under fire for their handling of the crisis in Afghanistan. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

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BY NEIL MOSS

August 18, 2021

With the Taliban taking control of Afghanistan, much has to be seen about how it operates before Ottawa reassesses its relationship with Afghanistan, as the Canadian government says that it has “no plans” to recognize a Taliban government. The Taliban was able to recapture control of the countr...

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