I will have to get back to you with a written response on the specific number of Canadian Armed Forces troops that were readied in support of Operation Laser at Borden.
What I would say is that base, as well as many others throughout the country, has played a pivotal role in allowing our Canadian Armed Forces members to stage and conduct operations in support of Canadians.
As much as is possible, we've tried to undertake every measure to ensure that local authorities are kept abreast of Canadian Armed Forces activities and what they might mean to the local communities in the regions they are serving.