NOTES:
- Les versions bilingues seront diffusées une fois disponibles.
- À vérifier au moment de l'allocution.
Recent media reports about the Navy are over-stated. In fact, in this Navy’s centennial year, the level of support is strong. We have not stood down a single ship.
I am very proud of the Navy’s significant role around the world. The Navy has projected leadership abroad in missions like Haiti and anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden. That role will continue.
La protection de la souveraineté du Canada est une priorité. Les patrouilles maritimes vont se poursuivre. Le rôle de leadership que joue la marine continuera.
As Chief of Defence Staff, I am very happy with the significant investments made by this government in recent years. The DND Budget Line continues to rise every year.
The instructions with respect to readiness levels of the fleet, for this fiscal year, which were issues by the Chief of Maritime Staff on April 23, 2010, are rescinded.
We will have to review the resource allocations across the CF and issue new instructions with the Minister’s endorsement.
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