U.S. President Donald Trump insulted fellow NATO members last week by suggesting that allies held back and avoided the front lines in Afghanistan following the 9-11 terrorist attacks.

That claim immediately drew an angry response from allies, including Canada, and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer who demanded an apology.

More than 450 U.K. troops were killed in Afghanistan, followed by Canada with 158 – including soldiers from this province.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canadians recognize the “extraordinary contributions” of the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces “in a variety of theatres” including Afghanistan.

“We sent 40,000 Canadian troops, serving over 13 years on the front lines in Afghanistan. In Kandahar, as one example, 158 of those soldiers paid the ultimate sacrifice. One of our diplomats paid the ultimate sacrifice. Thousands more were injured. Thirty of our soldiers won the American Bronze Star for…courage in combat.”