Mr. Chair, I have a few questions for the Minister of National Defence. I will start with specific questions and then ask more general ones.
At CFB Bagotville, CF-18 pilots need to have regular training in order to achieve international standards. It is important for them to do the necessary training manoeuvres. And to do that they have to go to Valcartier for their training.
As far as the Valcartier firing range is concerned, according to an exemption signed by an official, this firing range does not meet National Defence safety standards.
Can the Minister of National Defence tell us about this exemption and its consequences to the government in the event of an accident involving civilians?