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Canadian soldier killed by friendly fire in Iraq
The death of a Canadian soldier, and the injury of three others, in a friendly fire incident in Iraq "will not affect" the government's decision whether to extend the mission against ISIS, Defence Minister Jason Kenney said Saturday. Sgt. Andrew Joseph Doiron – based out of Garrison Petawawa in Ontario – was killed Friday after members of the Canadian Special Forces were mistakenly engaged by Iraqi Kurdish fighters, the Department of National Defence said in a statement.
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Really unfortunate. Thoughts and prayers are with Doiron's family and friends during this most difficult of times.
RIP Sergeant Andrew Joseph Doiron. Thank you for your service to your country.
Blame the soldier? Nice one Harper.