A person supporting Canada's entry in the war in Afghanistan could make the argument that Canada's military involvement is in line with the stated national interests of the Government of Canada. (Check all that apply.)

A.) The Taliban government in Afghanistan was undemocratic and rejected ideas such as freedom and the rights of women.

B.) The United Nations (UN) authorised the NATO alliance to take action in Afghanistan.


C.) It is important to have a government in Afghanistan that is friendly to Western countries because future oil pipelines must go through Afghanistan.


D.) When the USA was attacked on 9-11 (2001), Canada was obligated by its NATO committment to come to the defence of the USA.