“The Snowbirds fly very old planes. They will keep flying them as long as it is safe, but the planes will soon be too old to use. We are looking for new planes to replace them.”

“Mr. Speaker, the RCAF’s fleet of Tutor aircraft was first introduced in the 1960s. The fleet will reach its end of life in the coming years. The member knows this. The Snowbirds will continue air demonstrations with the Tutor fleet for as long as it is feasible and safe. The member knows that as well. The Snowbirds remain committed to their performances. As we have stated, we are beginning the process of examining potential aircraft options for the Snowbirds’ mission once the CT‑114 Tutor fleet reaches its end of life.”

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“I care about this aircraft fleet too. But the other member should not want pilots to fly planes that are unsafe and have mechanical problems. He needs to explain that.”

“Mr. Speaker, I share the member’s concerns about the future of the fleet. It is an iconic part of Canadian culture. He and I would agree. However, here is the difference. This member surely cannot be suggesting that he is going to put the pilots, the women and men of that fleet, in harm’s way. Have him stand up and make it plain that he intends to have pilots flying planes that should not be flown, which are under mechanical watch today. Have him explain that.”

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“We will keep our pilots safe. The Conservatives spent very little on the military when they were in power, so we will not take their advice on defence and veterans.”

“Mr. Speaker, the minister has spoken very eloquently about our need to be the adults, to be responsible and keep our pilots safe, and that is exactly what we are going to continue to do. However, it is the temerity, the gall of the Conservatives to stand in this House, the 0.99% of GDP crew here, giving lectures. We will take no lessons on defence spending, on defence investments, on investments in our veterans, on investments in our armed forces and equipping our men and women in uniform. Those Conservatives— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!”

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“We need to replace these planes so our pilots stay safe. The other side knows this, and our review is still happening.”

“Mr. Speaker, surely the members on the opposite side, including those who have distinguished service in the Canadian Armed Forces, are not suggesting that we continue to put the pilots of these aircraft, frankly, in harm’s way. They know these planes have to be replaced. They know this assessment is ongoing— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!”

“The Conservatives spent less than one per cent of our national wealth on defence when they were in power. They should support our plan to spend more money on the military.”

“Mr. Speaker, as my House leader colleague was saying just a moment ago, it is a bit rich for a party that had funding for the Canadian Armed Forces and defence below 1% of GDP. Honestly, they should stand up and join us as we reinvest in the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces.”

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“The planes used by the Snowbirds were made in the 1960s and will soon be too old to fly. The Snowbirds will keep using them as long as it is safe to do so.”

“Mr. Speaker, here are the facts. The RCAF’s fleet of Tutor aircraft was first introduced in the 1960s. The fleet will reach its end of life in the coming years. The member knows that and he has known that for a long time. The Snowbirds will continue air demonstrations with the Tutor fleet for as long as it is feasible and safe to do so. The Snowbirds remain committed to their performances. The member knows that. We are continuing to carry out our good work.”

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  “The Snowbirds will continue air demonstrations with the Tutor fleet for as long as it is feasible and safe.”

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