Bob Benzen at the National Defence Committee

On October 26th, 2020. See this statement in context.

October 26th, 2020 / 12:10 p.m.

Conservative

Bob Benzen Conservative Calgary Heritage, AB

Thank you, Chair.

Thank you, Ambassador O'Neill and Brigadier-General Bourgon.

Ms. O'Neill, Canada has failed to act on its pledge to provide 600 peacekeepers for UN missions. In fact, since February 2020, the number of Canadian troops has fallen to zero. Does it make it more difficult for Canada to advocate for women to participate in peacekeeping globally when we're not leading by example?

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