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House Hansard - 221

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 20, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 221 - Sep/20/23
Mr. Yvan Baker (Etobicoke Centre, Lib.)
  • Sep/20/23 2:53:11 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as we speak, the Ukrainian people are risking everything and sacrificing their lives to defend their homeland against Russia's genocidal invasion. Russia's invasion is not just an existential threat to Ukraine. It is also the primary reason for food and energy price inflation here in Canada and around the world. It is a major threat to global security and to Canada's security. Canada must stand with the Ukrainian people until they win. Could the Minister of National Defence share with Canadians what Canada is doing to support the brave people of Ukraine?
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Context: House Hansard - 221 - Sep/20/23
Hon. Bill Blair (Minister of National Defence, Lib.)
  • Sep/20/23 2:53:42 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by thanking the member for Etobicoke Centre for his exceptional leadership in support of Ukraine. In the face of Russia's unrelenting brutality and aggression, Ukrainians have fought back with remarkable strength and courage. Canada continues to stand with them. Canada has already provided over $1.8 billion in military aid, and earlier this week, while visiting our soldiers in the United Kingdom, who are training Ukrainian soldiers, I announced that Canada will contribute $33 million to a British-led air defence partnership. This investment will equip Ukrainians with the tools they need to defend their skies and protect critical infrastructure. Canada, our partners and allies will always support Ukrainian friends, and the comprehensive military—
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