The Canadian Press

Afghan tally at least $18.1 B

OTTAWA — The war in Afghanistan and rebuilding that shattered country will cost Canadian taxpayers up to $18.1 billion — $1,500 for every household — by 2011, says Parliament’s budget officer.

Kevin Page’s report also says the cost could run even higher, while acknowledging that his forecast is only a rough estimate.

He said it’s impossible to come up with an accurate number because there are many variables and not all the government departments involved have provided enough information.

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