Stephen Maher

Stephen Maher

Stephen Maher is a Nova Scotian journalist. His most recent book is a crime novel called Social Misconduct.
Afghans gather on a roadside near the military part of the airport in Kabul on August 20, 2021, hoping to flee from the country after the Taliban's military takeover of Afghanistan. (Photo by Wakil KOHSAR / AFP) (Photo by WAKIL KOHSAR/AFP via Getty Images)
Ottawa

Boots on the ground in Afghanistan

Politics Insider for Aug. 20: Canadian troops coordinate with the U.S. to help Canadians and Afghans get out, Trudeau promises help for long-term care, and a reprieve for Annamie Paul
Canadian soldiers survey defensive positions they will eventually take over from the U.S. 101st Airborne at the airbase in Kandahar, Afghanistan on Feb. 10, 2002 (Kevin Frayer/CP)
Opinion

Canada’s Afghanistan failure

Stephen Maher: There are ways Canada can help around the world. But we should recognize that we do not make good occupying soldiers and stop trying to do it.