Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos, P.C., M.P., Minister of Public Services and Procurement: You have my assurance. Equally importantly, you have the assurance of my colleague Minister Blair. The fact that the defence budget is now $26 billion and three years from now will be $39 billion speaks to this. Yes, there might be savings to be found in all departments — including mine — but for the DND, $26 billion to $39 billion in three years is, I think, a significant demonstration that we’re taking the needs of the DND seriously.

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