Dear Editor,
ISIL represents a real threat to the Middle East. It has ruthlessly killed thousands. Both the security threat and the humanitarian crisis created by ISIL require international action.
The question is not whether Canada can contribute to this effort. It is this: In the context of an international effort to confront ISIL, what is the most effective contribution Canada can make?
The Liberal Party believes our efforts are best devoted to the humanitarian side of the equation. Displaced Iraqis who have been forced from their homes at the hands of ISIL need our help. Canada is uniquely positioned to be a leader in the humanitarian efforts in this region.
We have repeatedly said that there is a clear line between a non-combat and combat role in Iraq. If the prime minister wants to take Canada across that line, he must make the case to Canadians as to why this is a necessary step for our country. He did not make this case.
