Military investigating after Canadian soldier dies in Iraq

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He was working in Baghdad as part of the U.S.-led coalition against the militant group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant when he died.

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Canada has had troops in Iraq since 2014, when ISIL first captured a large swath of territory and declared an Islamic caliphate.

But Canada has been steadily scaling back its presence in the region over the years, with only a handful of military personnel remaining in the country as other priorities have emerged.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 7, 2022.

The Canadian Press