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House Hansard - 53

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 5, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 53 - Apr/5/22
Ms. Christine Normandin
  • Apr/5/22 11:33:03 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this is a very interesting question that we will have to consider. It is likely that we will be seeing an increasing number of extreme climate events in the future. Who will respond? Will it be systematically up to the regular forces, because they are the best equipped? Maybe not. Perhaps we should consider another model, for example a paramilitary militia dedicated to this type of response. It could be made up of people who are less interested in combat and the more traditional nature of the army and might be more interested in this type of response, like the Rangers. We could train them accordingly.
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Context: House Hansard - 53 - Apr/5/22
Mrs. Julie Vignola (Beauport—Limoilou, BQ)
  • Apr/5/22 12:34:33 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, not only do the Canadian Armed Forces need equipment, but they also need to do a better job of recruiting and retaining members. One of the reasons members quit and leave the army is that reservists are being sexually assaulted and cannot take their cases to the court martial. Maybe it is time to change that and support our reservists. When necessary, they can serve Canada just as well as regular forces.
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