David McGuinty: “Right now our thoughts are with the families and all those who are helping to wrestle this very difficult situation to…”

We’re not simply rebuilding bases, we’re rebuilding Canadian military power — hard power.

Federal, provincial and local teams are working as one.

The job of the minister of defence is to ensure that the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces get the equipment that meet their operational needs and requirements.

This loss reaches communities in every province.