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Canada could soon be sending its military into a combat mission in Iraq over the objections of both opposition parties, as Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau issued broad hints Thursday his party, like the New Democratic Party, won’t be on-side with the government.

In a speech delivered at a conference hosted by Canada 2020, a “progressive” think tank, Mr. Trudeau emphasized this country must play a role in the battle against Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS) extremists.

The Liberal leader spoke in favour of Canada helping in a variety of ways: non-combat training, airlift transport, medical aid and humanitarian aid for refugees.

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“Being a free rider means you are not taken seriously,” Harper said in his speech to MPs Friday.

Harper stressed that the measures are part of a “counter-terrorism” plan to defeat ISIS, which has been growing in strength in Iraq and Syria and recent months.

He also outlined Canada’s plans for humanitarian measures to assist the thousands of refugees in the region.

He said ISIS has established control over a vast territory “from which it intends to launch a terrorist jihad, not merely against the region, but on a global basis.”

“Indeed, it has specifically targeted Canada and Canadians. ISIL’s words are matched by its actions,” Harper said, using an alternate name for the group.

“In the territory ISIL has occupied, It has conducted a campaign of unspeakable atrocities against the most innocent of people. It has tortured and beheaded children. It has raped and sold women into slavery.”