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The future of Canada's contribution to the fight against ISIS

As Canada plans to bring its 6 CF-18s home and considers increasing the number of trainers on the ground in Iraq, Canadian soldiers were once again on the front lines of a battle against ISIS combatants this week. What does the future of Canada's contribution to the fight against ISIS look like? We ask the former Chief of the Defence Staff, Rick Hillier.
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Canadian CF-18 Hornets, like the one seen here in Alberta in October, are part of the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. (Jason Franson/Canadian Press)
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As Canada plans to bring its 6 CF-18s home and considers increasing the number of trainers on the ground in Iraq, Canadian soldiers were once again on the front lines of a battle against ISIS combatants this week. What does the future of Canada's contribution to the fight against ISIS look like? We ask the former Chief of the Defence Staff, Rick Hillier.

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