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...
by Cheryl Gallant | Apr 22, 2016 | Defence & Readiness, Gallant Night News, News (Local), News (National), Petawawa, Press Release
The decision to cut equipment purchases approved by our previous Conservative Government risks lives. That is my thought when in regards to the decision by the Trudeau Government to withhold funds for equipment like search and rescue helicopters and personal armour...
by Cheryl Gallant | Apr 22, 2016 | Defence & Readiness, News (Local), Petawawa
On Friday in Question Period, I asked the Liberal Government to explain their decision to revoke support of a program which helps protect Canadian Armed Forces soldiers from chemical and biological agents in the field.
