5. Home Front (2006–2008)

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In the wake of 9/11, the Canadian public is strongly behind the war in Afghanistan. But over time, support wanes. The ongoing costs of the war, political disagreements over its purpose, and a series of scandals erode public trust and raise questions about the mission and its direction. In 2006, widespread media coverage of the death of Captain Nichola Goddard draws attention to the human cost of the war. At this point, several years into the war, the public is divided. Many share their patriotism and grief in vigils and yellow ribbon campaigns urging people to “support the troops.” However, anti-war voices and protests grow louder. A scandal erupts the next year over Canadian forces…