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House Hansard - 128

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 16, 2022 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 128 - Nov/16/22
Mr. Marc Dalton (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge, CPC)
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Mr. Speaker, in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, large crowds came out to honour our veterans who fought for our freedoms, as well as those now serving in our Canadian Forces and protective services. Afterwards I visited our local Royal Canadian Legion. Branch 88 is the largest in Canada. It is a vibrant and happening place. I talked with many members. I was asked if it was true that the Prime Minister was in Cambodia rather than in Canada on this important day. They felt disrespected and upset, but they should not be surprised. Our military is simply not a Liberal priority. Under them, the Canadian Forces have shrunk by tens of thousands. We do not have troops for peacekeeping, meeting our NATO obligations or defending our country. Our equipment is obsolete and ammunition cupboards are bare, so there is little that we can give to help Ukraine. I say shame on the Liberals and shame on the Prime Minister.
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