Troops to stay until next February , with the stipulation that Parliament contribute more forces . Most of Kandahar province 's 198 troops in Afghanistan are in Canada . The Canadian mission in Afghanistan was to end next February . Critics say the cost has not been disclosed to Parliament or the public .
Troops to stay until 2011 , with the stipulation that NATO contribute more forces . Most of Canada 's 2,500 troops in Afghanistan are in Kandahar province . The Canadian mission in Afghanistan was to end next February . Critics say the cost has not been disclosed to Parliament or the public .