Helloooooo? Anything Happening with AFG ‘Terps Getting Here Faster?

Remember the plan to make it easier for Afghan interpreters helping Canadian troops to get to Canada?

First, we hear there’s more process than first expected.

Now, we hear this from a Canadian officer, with the quote buried in a story about interpreters in general:

…. “There’s been a gradual rise of local nationals who work for ISAF who have been murdered,” said Canadian Army Capt. Terry Maccormac, who, as a mentor to the Afghan army, works closely with Afghan interpreters and the 1-12 on Forward Operating Base Wilson.

An Afghan interpreter working for Canadian military mentor teams in Kandahar was murdered by the Taliban in January, according to Canwest news service. He was the first known interpreter working with Canadian forces to be killed by the Taliban, although other translators have died in roadside bomb attacks. Maccormac said the Canadian government issued a classified report this winter warning that the Taliban has begun targeting Afghans working with ISAF.

“It’s common knowledge that any of the local nationals who work for ISAF could be killed,” he said. “And these guys [interpreters] all know it as well, and that’s why their names are kept very secure.” ….

Anyone speeding things up a bit more?  Anyone?

More on this:

Canada Slamming Door on Afghan Help Post-2011?

AFG ‘Terps Split on Canada’s Offer of Fast Track Immigration

Getting Terps into Canada Faster