Defence Department to Spend $250 Million on Reserves for Infrastructure, Gear

Minister of National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons, on Nov. 22, 2018 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

HALIFAX—Ottawa is planning to spend about $250 million for repairs and upgrades to reserve armouries and training facilities over the next five years.

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announced the funds today at a reserve facility in downtown Halifax.