


Debates of March 26th, 2026
House of Commons Hansard #100 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
March 26th, 2026 / 3:05 p.m.
Jenny Kwan Vancouver East, BC
NDP
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is patting himself on the back about reaching NATO's 2% defence spending target. Budget 2025 saw the Liberals impose a 5% target, $81 billion, and now the government is promoting its defence procurement strategy as a way to turn Canada into a major arms exporter. This exposes Canada to further undermining international arms trade commitments through existing loopholes without scrutiny.
Will the Prime Minister admit that this new direction demands accountability and commit to a full parliamentary review of Canada's arms export policy?
Rob Oliphant Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Liberal
Mr. Speaker, I would remind the House that Canada continues to have the strongest regime when it comes to arms export controls. We will continue to monitor every sale that leaves this country. We will continue to ensure that we have the best corporate social responsibility as we are engaged in peace activities around the world. We will continue to do that. We will never let our eye off that ball.