David McGuinty

[Public Services and Procurement, June 19th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, last week the Prime Minister announced a $9.3-billion investment in Canada's defence, which means we will achieve NATO's 2% target this fiscal year. This is not only an investment in our armed forces, but also an investment in good-paying jobs, in Canadian innovation and in economic growth, and the member knows this. Our generational investment is strengthening Canada's role as a strong, reliable international partner in NATO while rebuilding and rearming our terrific Canadian Armed Forces right here at home.

[National Defence, June 18th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister announced $4.5 billion yesterday for our efforts in Ukraine. We have committed to reducing overall government spending by more than $15 billion while ensuring the services and supports that Canadians rely on are there. We have exceptional expert staff dedicated to meeting our priorities, but we also sometimes rely on outside expertise, and the member knows this, but we are committed to doing so in a transparent and fiscally responsible way. Any potential reductions in spending are being considered carefully, and minimizing the impact on military readiness is the driving force behind each decision.

[National Defence, June 18th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, here are the facts. In the last decade, we have tripled our defence spending. We are investing $72 billion through our defence policy update, $40 billion through NORAD modernization and $11 billion to train our next generation of aviators. We are procuring 200 new aircraft, 12 submarines, six Arctic and offshore patrol ships, two joint support ships and so much more.

Now more than ever, it is time to support and equip our forces with what they need to meet the challenges we face.

[Foreign Affairs, June 17th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Burnaby Central for his dedication.

Canada's support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's illegal and unjustified war remains steadfast. Earlier today at the G7 summit, the Prime Minister announced $2 billion in new military support to aid Ukraine in its time of need. This includes funding for drones, for ammunition and for armoured vehicles. We are also providing over $2.3 billion to help Ukraine rebuild its infrastructure and its public systems. Make no mistake: Canada will stand with Ukraine until victory.

[National Defence, June 13th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Mont-Saint-Bruno—L'Acadie for his hard work. Our government has just presented a plan for the reconstruction, re-equipment and reinvestment in the Canadian Armed Forces.

The Prime Minister announced a generational investment of more than $9 billion, which means that we will meet NATO's spending target of 2% of GDP this year.

When it comes to an issue as important as Canada's defence and security, Canadians can trust their new government.

[National Defence, June 12th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, for 75 years, our government has been an essential partner in strengthening NORAD, the only binational command in the world. We know that we live in a more dangerous world. That is why this new government has undertaken a wide array of discussions with the United States about a new security and economic relationship that would benefit both of our sovereign nations. For example, the Prime Minister recently made a $6-billion new investment in an Arctic over-the-horizon radar system.

We are actively strengthening Canada's presence in the continent, and we will build our country's national defence capabilities of all kinds.

[Public Services and Procurement, June 11th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, once again, we thank the Auditor General for her work.

In a procurement project such as this, it is normal for costs to change over time, especially given the challenges posed by the pandemic and inflation. The member knows that. National Defence is closely monitoring costs and working hand in hand with the industry to ensure value for money for Canadians. We are making the largest investment in the Royal Canadian Air Force in over 30 years.

[National Defence, June 11th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, once again, I am going to thank the Auditor General for her work and her recommendations, many of which we are acting upon already.

National Defence officials are committed to being open and transparent, and they will keep Canadians updated every step of the way, without compromising operational security. National Defence officials are keeping a close eye on costs and working hand in hand with industry to make sure we get the best value for Canadians.

We are focused here, focused on supporting our top Canadian aviators as they work to keep Canada safe.

[National Defence, June 11th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, we thank the Auditor General once again for her work.

In any procurement project of this size, as the member knows, it is normal for costs to change and vary over time, especially with the challenges encountered during the pandemic, such as supply chain disruptions and inflation. That is why National Defence is working hand in hand with industry now to make sure we get good value for Canadians.

We are making a generational investment in the air force, and we are going to get this right.

[Public Services and Procurement, June 10th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, because the member mentioned the Canadian Armed Forces, I will say that the government is proud to champion the outstanding work of the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces. Last month, our forces were deployed on Operation Caribbe, where they successfully conducted seizures of more than 1,300 kilograms of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea. This month, our forces have been deployed across Canada on Operation Lentus to evacuate Canadians from dangerous wildfires, and that work continues in Sandy Lake today.

The contributions of our brave forces at home and around the world are simply and incredibly remarkable.