Mr. Speaker, a new report from the military ombudsman points to a heartbreaking situation facing too many military families. With soldiers on deployment, spouses and children face challenges at twice the rate of other Canadians. Military families are four times less likely to have a family physician. They need better access to housing, employment, and decent education.
We are asking these women and men to serve our country, but not enough is done for their families at home.
Could the Minister of National Defence tell Canadians why military families are not given the priority they deserve?