In my opinion, as a veteran with 37 years service in the Canadian Army, if Canada decides to contribute to an African "peacekeeping" mission, then the minimum contribution should be a mechanized infantry battle group supported by artillery, attack helicopters and close air support fighter jets. with adequate and sustainable logistics and medical support...anything less is simply unacceptable...we owe this to our Canadian Armed Forces members to promote their safety....this will require the Liberal government to increase defence spending....