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Canadian warplanes have dropped more than 500 bombs over the last year in the war on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, according to newly released figures from the Canadian military.

The numbers come as Justin Trudeau, in his first House of Commons question period as prime minister, faced criticism for his determination to bring home the CF-18s Canada has contributed to the mission.

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“Last night, President Obama stated that air strikes are a key pillar in the fight against (ISIL),” charged Rona Ambrose, interim leader of the Conservatives. “Why is the prime minister stepping back from the fight, when our allies are stepping up?”

Trudeau responded that Canada is discussing “with our allies about how best Canada can continue to participate and to help in the fight against ISIL.”

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As of Dec. 1, CF-18s have dropped 514 bombs, said military spokesman Capt. Kirk Sullivan. Most of the targets have been in Iraq.