Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister recently insulted those of us who have been calling for a strengthening of investment in defence as “a bunch of guys who are lobbyists who are representing those who sell armaments”.
The Prime Minister's comments are an insult. They are an insult to the majority of Canadians who want us to be able to stand up for ourselves in the world. They are an insult to the men and women of the Canadian forces both past and present.
Commander Mike Jeffery has said that this government is “driving our personnel into the ground”.
Will the minister dismiss this distinguished Canadian's comments as those of just a lobbyist, or is the general right?