What’s up with Justin Trudeau and Iraq?

Justin Trudeau has sent some contradictory messages on Canada’s role in Iraq:

“Ten years ago, Mr. Harper was eager to send us into a combat role in Iraq, and we managed to avoid that. I think it would be a mistake to escalate our support.” Justin Trudeau, September 11, 2014

But as the Globe and Mail also noted:

“Mr. Trudeau, however, did not completely rule out sending jet fighters in the future” September 11, 2014

Last night, the House of Commons debated Canada’s deployment of soldiers to Iraq. Neither Stephen Harper or Justin Trudeau showed up, but Tom Mulcair did.

Earlier today when asked by a journalist about Tom Mulcair and the NDP’s position on the Iraq deployment, he replied:

“I think Mr. Mulcair is, you know -- from what I hear, has a lot more questions about Canada's involvement” Justin Trudeau, September 17, 2014

There you have it. When it comes to finding out what Canada is doing in Iraq, Justin Trudeau defers to the NDP.

That’s on his record.