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Ministers defend ‘great sacrifices’ after Trump downplays NATO role in Afghanistan
Canadian officials and veterans counter Trump’s claim by highlighting 40,000 troops deployed and 158 Canadian deaths in Afghanistan, emphasizing shared NATO sacrifices.
- At the Liberal cabinet retreat in Quebec City, ministers on Friday defended Canadian sacrifices in Afghanistan, with Culture Minister Marc Miller calling Trump's comments false, The Canadian Press report published Jan. 23, 2026.
- In a Thursday media interview, U.S. President Donald Trump disputed allied contributions to NATO, saying `We have never really asked anything of them`, renewing debate over the alliance's role.
- Numbers show the scale of Canada's mission with about 40,000 Canadian Armed Forces deployed and 158 killed, while veteran Nigel Williams said Friday, `Everybody has a different perspective of what happened down there, except for the people who were there.`
- The Prime Minister's Office said the Van Doos lost 14 members and praised their courage, while the Royal Canadian Legion and MPs used social media to remind the public and invite U.S. diplomats to Parliament Hill.
- The row highlights NATO messaging tensions as Canadian ministers stressed Canada is well-respected among NATO partners and will continue to join multinational forces when called upon.
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