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Found 127 records
Dec 10, 2025

Why is this Government using scarce Canadian Armed Forces resources to fly senior officials?

Organization: National Defence
Minister by name: McGuinty, David (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of National Defence

Dec 3, 2025

Why is Canada spending more on supporting Ukraine?

Organization: National Defence
Minister by name: McGuinty, David (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of National Defence

Nov 5, 2025

Why is this Government spending so much on Defence when there are other issues affecting Canadians?

Organization: National Defence
Minister by name: McGuinty, David (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of National Defence

Sep 16, 2025

How does integrating the Canadian Coast Guard under the Department of National Defence better serve the interests of Canada?

Organization: National Defence
Minister by name: McGuinty, David (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of National Defence

Sep 5, 2025

How is this Government strengthening the ability of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces to defend and deter against threats to Canada?

Organization: National Defence
Minister by name: McGuinty, David (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of National Defence

Sep 5, 2025

How does spending on National Defence benefit Canadians and how can Canada realistically meet a revised Defence spending target of 5% by the end of 2035?

Organization: National Defence
Minister by name: McGuinty, David (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of National Defence

Sep 5, 2025

How is National Defence adapting its capabilities and partnerships to address emerging security challenges and assert Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic?

Organization: National Defence
Minister by name: McGuinty, David (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of National Defence

Sep 5, 2025

What investments are being made to support NORAD operations and ensure rapid response capabilities?

Organization: National Defence
Minister by name: McGuinty, David (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of National Defence

Sep 5, 2025

What action is this Government taking to protect Canadians against wildfires and other disasters?

Organization: National Defence
Minister by name: McGuinty, David (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of National Defence

Sep 3, 2025

What is this Government doing to ensure a timely and effective response to Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean?

Organization: National Defence
Minister by name: McGuinty, David (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of National Defence