David Pratt on National Defence

In the House of Commons on February 7th, 2001. See this statement in context.

National DefenceOral Question Period

February 7th, 2001 / 3 p.m.

Liberal

David Pratt Liberal Nepean—Carleton, ON

Mr. Speaker, recent media reports state that the Canadian forces are facing a recruiting crisis.

Could the new Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence tell the House how DND plans to ensure that the Canadian forces continue to recruit and retain the qualified and skilled personnel needed to do the job?

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