by Cheryl Gallant | Jul 15, 2016 | Arnprior, Defence & Readiness, Media Release, News (Local), News (National), Petawawa, Press Release
I recently hosted a forum in Arnprior as part of the ongoing Defence Policy Review Forum. I would like to thank all the participants in today’s discussions. Their wide range of experience and knowledge led to a lively and insightful discussion on the purpose and...
by Cheryl Gallant | Jun 17, 2016 | Defence & Readiness, Media Release, News (Local), News (National), Petawawa, Press Release
I challenged the Minister of Defence in Parliament over the liberal party’s disdain for Canada’s Armed Forces. Hansard June 6, 2016 In the Upper Ottawa Valley, every Friday is Red Friday. I ask all Canadians to remember the brave women and men of the CSOR regiment as...
by Cheryl Gallant | Jun 9, 2016 | Defence & Readiness, Media Release, News (Local), News (National), Petawawa, Press Release
The Trudeau Government is unnecessarily putting soldiers’ lives at risk for the sake of a few publicity photos. Military families were horrified to read details in the press that would not have been disclosed by our Conservative government, nor should they be. We...
by Cheryl Gallant | Jun 3, 2016 | Defence & Readiness, Petawawa
Monday, May 30th ,2016 Statements by Members Mrs. Cheryl Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke, CPC): Mr. Speaker, it was a historic moment recently for the flight crew of the 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron operating one of Canada’s new CH-147F Chinook...
by Cheryl Gallant | May 18, 2016 | Defence & Readiness, Media Release, News (National), Petawawa, Press Release
During a special sitting of Parliament to examine the budget of the Department of National Defence, I questioned the Defence Minister regarding “universality of service” and the challenge medically released soldiers have when they exit the military. In recent...
by Cheryl Gallant | May 9, 2016 | CFB Petawawa, Defence & Readiness, Media Release, News (National), Petawawa, Press Release
As Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on National Defence, I visited the North American Aerospace Command (NORAD) Headquarters. The visit was a part of the committee’s study of the Canadian NORAD Region and aerial readiness. It was my pleasure to be greeted by MGen...
