Julie Vignola at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

On February 15th, 2022. See this statement in context.

February 15th, 2022 / 4:40 p.m.

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Julie Vignola Bloc Beauport—Limoilou, QC

Okay.

There are glaring staff shortages throughout the Canadian Armed Forces, including the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard. I have noticed that the national strategy focuses solely on construction and economic benefits, not on training and recruitment to ensure that we will have competent staff to operate the 40 or so ships.

What is the current status of the situation?

Is there enough staff to operate these vessels?

Is there a strategy to address these issues?

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