Michael Chong at the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee

April 14th, 2026 / 4:30 p.m.

Conservative

Michael Chong Conservative Wellington—Halton Hills North, ON

Thank you, Chair.

I have a question about Russia.

Russia has two bases in Syria: an air base and a naval base. The current government has suspended the 49-year lease, as we understand it. The implications of that are not clear.

Could all of you tell us what your analyses or assessments are of the future of these Russian naval and air bases in Syria?

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