Mr. Speaker, notwithstanding the extremely difficult fiscal background described by the Minister of Finance yesterday, we learn that the Canadian Army is presently taking part in an international missile firing competition in Florida.
Canadian F-18s are expected to launch missiles that cost up to $400,000 each. We are also told that over 60 members of the Canadian Forces-pilots, technicians, controllers-are taking part in this competition called Operation William Tell.
In the present context where the government is about to cut billions of dollars at the expense of the poorest of the poor and the middle class, does the Minister of National Defence not agree that he should immediately put a stop to this shameful waste?