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Marie-France Lalonde Liberal
“Under the Conservatives, defence spending fell below 1% of our economy. Our government is working to reach the 2% NATO spending target. We have also included the Coast Guard in our national defence, and its members appreciate that.”
“Mr. Speaker, I did not want to be overly partisan, because I was trying to stay within the limits of being parliamentary, but especially in Orleans, we are reminded that under the Conservative government, NATO spending fell below 1%. What our new government has done is go forward in meeting our 2% target. That was exceptional, and I think we collectively all agree. We have also made a significant change in our Coast Guard by including it in our military, in DND and in our defence. From meeting some of its members in the Iqaluit over the summer, I think they are very appreciative that we are going forward in improving their ability to serve Canadians.”
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Mr. Speaker, I did not want to be overly partisan, because I was trying to stay within the limits of being parliamentary, but especially in Orleans, we are reminded that under the Conservative government, NATO spending fell below 1%. What our new government has done is go forward in meeting our 2% target. That was exceptional, and I think we collectively all agree. We have also made a significant change in our Coast Guard by including it in our military, in DND and in our defence. From meeting some of its members in the Iqaluit over the summer, I think they are very appreciative that we are going forward in improving their ability to serve Canadians.