Canadians fought a war in Afghanistan. Why do we struggle to talk about it?

With over 40,000 Canadians serving in the 13-year Afghanistan conflict, it's surprising how little recognition it's receiving in official circles. Parliament is debating a bill to officially label it as a war, yet the prime minister's Veterans' Week remarks overlook Afghanistan, focusing instead on Wainwright and the first Gulf War. This growing omission suggests the war's significance is fading from national memory, raising questions about how we honor and remember the sacrifices made by our troops.