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 13, 2016 | Gallant Night News, Media Release, News (Local), News (National), Our Community, Press Release
Together with Conservative Agriculture Critic Chris Warkentin, M.P. for Grande Prairie—Mackenzie, I was pleased to host Craig McLaughlin, President of the Renfrew County Cattleman Association; Jennifer Doelman, from the Crop Sector; Barry Gould, Poultry Operator; and...
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.
by Cheryl Gallant | Apr 22, 2016 | Defence & Readiness, News (Local), Petawawa
ON Wednesday, I asked the Liberal Government to explain their decision to return the Canadian Armed Forces to the decade of darkness.
