Bob Zimmer at the National Defence Committee

October 7th, 2025 / 5:05 p.m.

Conservative

Bob Zimmer Conservative Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies, BC

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I have a question for Madeleine.

Thanks for coming.

I was recently in Finland at some Arctic parliamentarian meetings. Finland has a term for readiness. It's “valmius”. It's more than just a term. It's a culture, because of the proximity of their 1,300-kilometre border with Russia.

In terms of Canada being able to defend itself against our adversaries, especially with Russia and China building up in the Arctic, are we ready in Canada?

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