Kristina Tesser Derksen at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

March 26th, 2026 / 11:50 a.m.

Liberal

Kristina Tesser Derksen Liberal Milton East—Halton Hills South, ON

Thank you. That's very good to hear.

From what I understand, TBS is requesting $1 billion for the new central vote 50, which is for defence and security initiatives. These are meant to supplement other appropriations to accelerate expenditures relating to defence and national security. Is that correct?

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