Mr. Speaker, the matter of details with respect to detainees is a military matter, not a political matter. The military have declared this as operational security, and we will respect it.
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Afghanistan June 6th, 2007
Mr. Speaker, the matter of details with respect to detainees is a military matter, not a political matter. The military have declared this as operational security, and we will respect it.
Afghanistan June 6th, 2007
Mr. Speaker, as I have said a number of times in the House, the details with respect to detainees is an operational security matter, and we will not discuss this matter in the House.
National Defence May 31st, 2007
Mr. Speaker, the member changed her question. Her first question related to HMCS Ottawa. HMCS Ottawa took no detainees.
However, during the Liberal government's time, detainees were transferred.
National Defence May 31st, 2007
Mr. Speaker, a policy was issued because the military needed guidance and the simple answer is no.
Afghanistan May 31st, 2007
Mr. Speaker, as I have said a number of times here, our military commitment is to the end of February 2009. The government has not considered any change. If and when it does consider change, any change will be brought before Parliament for discussion and a vote.
Canadian Forces May 31st, 2007
Mr. Speaker, as I have said in the House a number of times, I directed last year that full funeral costs be given to families according to the normal funeral requirements and that if these amounts exceeded the current guidelines that they were to receive compensation, and that is our policy.
Canadian Forces May 30th, 2007
Mr. Speaker, I will say it again. We take the greatest care possible with soldiers and their families.
If there were some anomalies where some families did not get full compensation, we are going to be making sure that they do. I have asked the CDS to contact families to ensure that they get all the proper normal funeral and burial costs.
Canadian Forces May 30th, 2007
Mr. Speaker, as I have said, we look after families and we look after soldiers. It was my direction that all families get compensated fully for normal funeral expenses.
If, through some anomaly, some families did not get that compensation, the chief of defence staff will be ensuring that all families are contacted to ensure that they get their full compensation.
Canadian Forces May 30th, 2007
Mr. Speaker, I think if you check the record, you will see that I did not say that they all got full compensation. I said that I directed that they all get full compensation. If there are any anomalies, the chief of defence staff is going to ensure that all families are contacted to make sure that everyone gets proper compensation.
Canadian Forces May 30th, 2007
Mr. Speaker, as I said previously, when I took office last year I directed that families receive full compensation for normal funeral and burial costs. Through some anomaly, a few families may not have received full compensation. I have asked the CDS to ensure that all families are contacted and that they receive full compensation.