National Defence Committee on April 29th, 2026

Evidence of meeting #34 for National Defence in the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was land.

A recording is available from Parliament.

On the agenda

Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Contaminated Sites

Members speaking

Charles Sousa

Joël Godin

Tim Watchorn

Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay

Before the committee

Perreault Mayoress, City of Shannon

Villandré Chief Administrative Officer, City of Terrebonne

April 29th, 2026 / 5:55 p.m.

Liberal

Sherry Romanado Liberal Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne, QC

Since I don't have much time, I just want to mention to Ms. Perreault that, when my son was stationed at Valcartier, he lived in Shannon. So, I know your city very well. As parliamentary secretary to the Minister of National Defence, I can tell you that I'm pleased to work with your MP, Mr. Joël Godin. I can therefore keep him informed of what is happening and work with him to get answers for you.

Mr. Villandré, I have also already spoken with the member of Parliament who represents you regarding the challenges facing Terrebonne. I understand them very well. She was briefed on the situation this week and now has more information. We will therefore have more answers soon.

Thank you.

6 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Charles Sousa

I thank the witnesses for attending today. I appreciate your comments.

I'm going to suspend in a few minutes, but before I do, I need to ask the members of the committee if the PIP interns can stay for the in camera portion that's about to proceed.

6 p.m.

Some hon. members

Agreed.

6 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Charles Sousa

Okay. The committee is suspended.

Thank you, again, to the witnesses.

[Proceedings continue in camera]