by Cheryl Gallant | Feb 19, 2016 | Defence & Readiness, News (Local), News (National)
On Friday, February 19th, 2016 the House of Commons was debating the Trudeau Government’s proposal to change our mission against ISIL in Syria and Iraq. During this debate, in addition to giving my own speech, I asked two questions of Liberals MPs, who also...
by Cheryl Gallant | Feb 19, 2016 | CF Readiness, CFB Petawawa, Defence & Readiness, News (Local), News (National)
One of the biggest mistakes this new Government has made in their short time in office has been leaving our troops without the adequate air support the CF-18 Fighter Jets were providing for them. The decision to triple the number of Canadian soldiers on the ground in...
by Cheryl Gallant | Feb 19, 2016 | CF Readiness, Defence & Readiness, News (Local), News (National)
This morning, I rose in the House of Commons to ask the Minister of Defence a very important question during Question Period. The Liberal government is still not being completely transparent with Canadians with regards to Canada’s contribution to the anti-ISIS...
by Cheryl Gallant | Feb 18, 2016 | CF Readiness, Defence & Readiness, News (Local), News (National)
Today, I was proud to rise in the House of Commons and question the Minister of Defence about the decision to remove the CF-18 Fighter Jets from Canada’s fight against ISIL. This critical decision could mean the difference between life and death for our troops...
by Cheryl Gallant | Feb 12, 2016 | CF Readiness, CFB Petawawa, Defence & Readiness, Petawawa
I am adding my voice to the concern the decision to cancel air support for our soldiers on the ground in Iraq jeopardizes their safety and will cost lives. The spouses and children of the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) are my constituents. I am deeply...
by | Feb 9, 2016 | Call to Action, Hydro, Jobs, Science & industry, Media Release, News (Local), News (National), Our Community, Press Release
I have called on the Federal Industry Minister to conduct public hearings as part of the Federal Competition Act review of the purchase by (Ontario) Hydro One Limited of Great Lakes Power Transmission. Hydro One Ltd.’s recent announcement of its offer to purchase...