Archived Document
I. Conclusion
The final quarter of 2009 represented another chapter of Canadian leadership and perseverance in Afghanistan. Canada's signature projects and related development work in education, agriculture and health care continued to advance, building strength and capacity in highly vulnerable social and economic sectors. The Canadian counterinsurgency model of stabilization at the local level holds promise for other regions of the country; and the influx of additional military and civilian experience and expertise from our coalition partners presents an opportunity for progress in Afghanistan 's overall security, governance and development. As Afghanistan moves into 2010, Canada's mission remains, first and foremost, to help Afghans rebuild their country as a stable, secure, democratic and self-sufficient society.
