Mr. Speaker, it is fairly probable that the minister does not know what is going on in his own department.
This document goes on to say:
Although [detection] systems are in place in the Canadian forces, these are not sufficiently responsive to permit the donning of protective equipment or [to] adopt protective postures which would significantly reduce casualties.
Adequate equipment is not expected until the year 2000.
How will our sailors know if they have been exposed to biological or chemical warfare agents? Is he hoping that the wind will always blow the other way?