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Hon. Bill Blair

Member of Parliament
Minister of National Defence
Liberal

Scarborough Southwest
Ontario
Voting Attendance: 65%
Expenses Last Quarter: $115,019.32

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Context: House Hansard - 298 - Apr/11/24

Hon. Bill Blair (Minister of National Defence, Lib.)

Apr/11/24 2:29:48 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, making sure that we provide adequate supports, particularly for housing and child care, is absolutely essential for us to support the men and women who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. That is why, in our recently released defence policy, we have included a substantial investment of over $300 million to build housing. That work has begun and will continue apace. I look forward to working with all members of the defence committee as we bring forward important new initiatives to support the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces.

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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24

Hon. Bill Blair (Minister of National Defence, Lib.)

Apr/10/24 3:16:34 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, perhaps I should send a copy of our new policy update for defence to the member opposite because it is quite clear he has not read it. What I can tell the House is that this is a historic investment in new capabilities, in maintaining the equipment and in ensuring that we can not only support the members of the Canadian Armed Forces but also grow our numbers. There is money for housing. There is money for other supports. There is a new focus for the Canadian Armed Forces in the defence of Canada that will make us strong at home to help us be strong around the world.

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Context: House Hansard - 296 - Apr/9/24

Hon. Bill Blair (Minister of National Defence, Lib.)

Apr/9/24 2:53:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to share with the House that, yesterday, we released our renewed vision for defence. “Our North, Strong and Free” is a clear plan to build Canadian Armed Forces that will defend our sovereignty and protect our interests globally. It is a responsible plan that will support the members of the Canadian Armed Forces and help us grow their numbers. It is a plan to acquire and maintain the equipment and capabilities that they require to fulfill their missions. It is a plan to assert our sovereignty to defend our country and our continent. Finally, it is a plan that makes us strong at home so that we can be strong around the world.

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Context: House Hansard - 293 - Mar/21/24

Hon. Bill Blair (Minister of National Defence, Lib.)

Mar/21/24 2:49:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Canadian Force Morale and Welfare Services is a trusted partner in the defence enterprise. They provide important services to our members. We have met with both parties, and we are encouraging them to meet again at the bargaining table. CFMWS will continue to work with union representatives to reach agreements and to minimize impacts to CAF members. CAF members and their families are our top priority, and providing the supports that they require remains our priority.

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Context: House Hansard - 288 - Feb/29/24

Hon. Bill Blair (Minister of National Defence, Lib.)

Feb/29/24 3:10:41 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the member opposite began his question by talking about all the things the Conservatives propose to do at some point in the future. However, let us remember what they did when they were in government. They cut defence spending, for example, to less than 1% of GDP. They cut the resources of the police, our national security and intelligence advisers, and all the people whose job it is to protect us and to maintain the integrity of our institutions. They cut them. We have been rebuilding the government to get the work done, and we are prepared to take the action necessary—

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Context: House Hansard - 227 - Sep/29/23

Hon. Bill Blair (Minister of National Defence, Lib.)

Sep/29/23 11:44:22 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I think we all remember when the Conservatives set back defence capability by years when they reduced defence expenditures to below 1% of our GDP. We are committed to the significant and strategic long-term investments that will ensure that the CAF continues to function as an agile combat-ready force capable of making tangible contributions and delivering on our commitments. At the same time, we must ensure that all expenditures are carefully controlled so each dollar produces real value for Canadians.

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