Canada to expand anti-ISIS strikes to Syria
Canada's prime minister will announce a one-year extension of its military mission against ISIS and expand it to include airstrikes on targets in Syria, a senior government official said Monday, The Associated Press reported.
The official said Prime Minister Stephen Harper will announce the extension when he presents a bill to Parliament on Tuesday morning.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly. Harper had said he'll provide details about extending and expanding the mission this week. It's due to expire in April.
The Parliament motion, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, extends the mission "to a date not beyond March 30, 2016."
"Continuing to degrade ISIL (ISIS) will require striking its operations and infrastructure where they are located, including in Syria," reads the motion.
"Accordingly, this House continues to support the government's decision to contribute Canadian military assets to the fight."