While some herald the return of Canadian peacekeepers, others worry Canada is stepping into a war.

Talks between the Iraqi government and representatives of its Kurdish population in the north are "going well," says Canada's defence minister, but Canada has no plans to take sides.

The Canadian government has unveiled new aspects of its plans for peacekeeping contributions. Here's what you need to know.

It is in Canada's interest to play a leadership role in United Nations peacekeeping, former military commander Romeo Dallaire said Monday even as he delivered a pointed critique of how the world body runs such missions.

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan would not commit to holding a vote in the House of Commons on Canada's next peacekeeping mission on Thursday, but confirmed that troops could be put in harm's way.