Canada has been involved in Afghanistan since 2001 with the goal of helping to establish security, provide basic services, offer humanitarian aid, and support national institutions. The document discusses Canada's priorities and goals in Afghanistan, including achieving an 85% approval rating for the Afghan National Army, creating 10,000 seasonal jobs, educating 200,000 people about landmines, and holding elections with 70% male and 40% female turnout. It also outlines three of Canada's signature projects - modernizing the Dahla Dam irrigation system, improving education by building 50 new schools, and conducting a polio vaccination campaign across Kandahar.