109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 408
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas twenty-four Canadian citizens were killed as a result 
of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the 
United States; 
Whereas the people of Gander, Newfoundland, provided food, 
clothing, and shelter to thousands of stranded passengers 
and temporary aircraft parking to thirty-nine planes di-
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verted from United States airspace as a result of the 
September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United 
States; 
Whereas the Government of Canada, as led by former Prime 
Ministers Jean Jacques Chre´tien and Paul Martin and 
continued by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, has pro-
vided humanitarian, diplomatic, and security personnel 
on the invitation of the Government of Afghanistan since 
2001; 
Whereas Canada has pledged $650,000,000 in development 
aid to Afghanistan; 
Whereas Afghanistan is Canada’s largest recipient of bilateral 
development aid; 
Whereas Canada has stationed approximately 2,300 defense 
personnel who comprise Task Force Afghanistan, in 
order to improve security in southern Afghanistan, par-
ticularly in the province of Kandahar; 
Whereas Canada has over 70 diplomatic officers worldwide 
who are dedicated to growing democracy and equality in 
Afghanistan; 
Whereas at least seventeen Canadians have given the ulti-
mate sacrifice in the Global War on Terror; 
Whereas Canada’s commitment to the Government of Af-
ghanistan, under the leadership of Prime Minister Hamid 
Karzai, was due to expire in February 2007; 
Whereas on May 17, 2006, the Canadian Government led by 
Prime Minister Stephen Harper requested that the Cana-
dian House of Commons extend Canada’s commitment in 
the Global War on Terror;
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Whereas on May 17, 2006, the Canadian Parliament voted 
to extend peace and security operations in Afghanistan 
until 2009, to increase its development assistance by 
$310 million, and to build a permanent and secure em-
bassy in Afghanistan to replace its current facility; and 
Whereas this was the latest sign of the renewed commitment 
of numerous United States allies in the Global War on 
Terror: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) commends the Government of Canada for 
its renewed and long-term commitment to the Global 
War on Terror; 
(2) commends the leadership of former Cana-
dian Prime Ministers Jean Jacques Chre´tien and 
Paul Martin and current Prime Minister Stephen 
Harper for their steadfast commitment to democ-
racy, human rights, and freedom throughout the 
world; 
(3) commends the Government of Canada for 
working to secure a democratic and equal Afghani-
stan; 
(4) commends the Government of Canada’s 
commitment to reducing poverty, aiding the counter-
narcotics efforts through counterterrorism and 
counterinsurgency campaigns, and ensuring a peace-
ful and terror-free Afghanistan;
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(5) commends the Government of Canada for 
its three-pronged commitment to Afghanistan: diplo-
macy, development, and defense; and 
(6) expresses the gratitude and appreciation of 
the United States for Canada’s enduring friendship 
and leadership in the Global War on Terror in Af-
ghanistan.
Passed the House of Representatives June 13, 2006. 
Attest:
Clerk.
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 408
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Commending the Government of Canada for its re-
newed commitment to the Global War on Terror 
in Afghanistan.