Federal leaders stuck in the past with empty statements on Afghanistan

The Liberal, Conservative, NDP, and Bloc leaders have all said they will not recognize the Taliban. Complex situations require something more from our leaders than repeating old policy.

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, pictured in January 2020, said Canada has 'no plans' to recognize the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan, he removed the legs from Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau, left, writes Gar Pardy. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY GAR PARDY

August 23, 2021

Election campaigns rarely illustrate the better side of our political leadership. The 2021 contest is no exception as, so far, their performance suggests it’s more likely we’ll see giraffes among the spruce trees in Newfoundland.

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