Blaine Calkins at the Public Safety and National Security Committee

On March 22nd, 2018. See this statement in context.

March 22nd, 2018 / 11:50 a.m.

Conservative

Blaine Calkins Conservative Red Deer—Lacombe, AB

That's just the MO of how business is operated. When we go to Bill C-59, part 3 says that you must consult with the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

My question to you is, has the Minister of Defence's role been diminished to being a junior minister to the Minister of Foreign Affairs? If so, why would we want to set that precedent?

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