Military ‘Will Be There’ for Canadians in Emergencies Despite Resource Strain: Blair

Military ‘Will Be There’ for Canadians in Emergencies Despite Resource Strain: Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair is shown in his office at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, on Aug. 2, 2023. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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The military has no greater responsibility than protecting Canadians, Defence Minister Bill Blair says, and his government will continue to call in the troops to respond to emergencies when needed.

In an interview on Jan. 24, Mr. Blair was asked about comments from senior military leaders who say the government is overly reliant on the Armed Forces at home, putting their training and other missions at risk.