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Some information about the canadian forces:
Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 in the United States, Canada was the third largest contributor to the invasion of Afghanistan, after the United States and the United Kingdom. Of the approximately 15,000 Canadian troops who have been stationed in Afghanistan, 2,300 remain as the standard complement as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
Operation Athena
In August 2003, Operation Athena began outside Kabul as part of ISAF, with a 1,900-strong Canadian task force providing assistance to civilian infrastructure such as well-digging and repair of local buildings.
In March 2004, Canada committed $250 million in aid to Afghanistan, and $5 million to support the 2004 Afghan election.
Canada has assisted in the collection, storage and decommissioning of 10,000 heavy weapons left in Afghanistan including artillery, tanks and rocket launchers, used in decades of conflict in the country.
Canada has helped clear about one third of the estimated 10 to 15 million mines in Afghanistan.
Canada has loaned money to over 140,000 people in Afghanistan.
Canada has helped train the Afghan police and army.
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