Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending Canada's decision to take part in the ongoing UN peacekeeping effort in Mali. President Macron thanked Canada for its contribution to the peacekeeping effort and encouraged the international community to become more in the mission. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau explains the concept of smart pledging and how it relates to Canada's peacekeeping mission in Mali. 0:45Mali is considered the most dangerous peacekeeping mission in the world, with 166 blue helmets killed since 2013, more than half by what the UN calls "malicious acts." On Tuesday night the prime minister will head to London where he will meet with the Queen and British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday, then attend a meeting of Commonwealth leaders on Thursday.

Source: CBC News April 16, 2018 12:22 UTC