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The Conservative government is leaving the door open that Canada’s combat mission in Iraq could be extended beyond six months if necessary, even before MPs vote on the proposed military campaign.

Members of Parliament will debate Monday and then vote on the government’s motion for a combat mission that would deploy up to six CF-18 fighter jets, other aircraft and 600 military personnel as part of allied airstrikes to battle ISIS extremists in Iraq.

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Bob Rae must wish he’d waited a few days before publishing his views on the threat of ISIS, and Canada’s role in dealing with it. If he had, he might not have to figure out how he can make his views sound like they mesh with those of Justin Trudeau, the man who succeeded him as Liberal leader.