Canadian jets have taken part in strikes against the Libyan capital of Tripoli.

A Canadian Forces spokesperson says that CF-18 warplanes were involved in targeted strike missions over four days last weekend.

The spokesperson could not say if Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi was close to any of the bombings.

The CF-18s were involved in day and night raids on Tripoli. NATO has recently stepped up their attacks on targets in the city, which included depots housing armoured vehicles last weekend.

Canada has six jets taking part in the NATO-led bombardment.

Earlier this week, Canadian MPs overwhelmingly voted to extend the country's participation in the NATO-led mission by three-and-a-half months.

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May was the lone voice of dissent in the vote.

With files from The Canadian Press