Madam Chair, our Rangers are a gem within the Canadian Armed Forces. They provide a tremendous capability for us that is sought after by even some of our allies. Supporting them is about supporting our communities in the north, and having that knowledge base is extremely important.
That is why we are modernizing their equipment. New rifles are starting to arrive and they are being trained on them. We are investing $32.8 million in delivering state-of-the-art equipment for them. This equipment allows the Rangers to have a tremendous impact because we have to make sure they maintain those skills.
Just as important as the Rangers program is the Junior Canadian Rangers program. Having junior rangers who eventually move up when they decide to become Rangers ensures that we have this tremendous experience that will be passed on from generation to generation.