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Standing Committee on National Defence NDDN Ï NUMBER 003 Ï 1st SESSION Ï 42nd PARLIAMENT EVIDENCE Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Chair Mr. Stephen Fuhr 1 Standing Committee on National Defence Tuesday, March 8, 2016 so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, and look at Russia with its actions in the Ukraine. We live in an era of instability, uncertainty, Ï (0845) and surprise. Insecurity today comes in so many different forms and [English] from so many different places. The Chair (Mr. Stephen Fuhr (Kelowna—Lake Country, Lib.)): I call this meeting to order. Pursuant to Standing Order 108 (2) and 81(5), we're here to discuss the mandate letter of the Minister Against that backdrop, we need to undertake a comprehensive of Defence and the supplementary estimates 2015-16, vote 1c. policy review to produce a Canadian vision for defence that responds to the wide array of emerging challenges. It needs to articulate our I would like to welcome the Minister of Defence, Mr. Sajjan. I priorities in the current security environment and provide meaningful would like to welcome the chief of defence staff, Jonathan Vance, guidance for our investments. This review will be launched shortly and the deputy minister, John Forster. and I intend to have it completed by the end of 2016. Of course, the core pillars of a Canadian defence policy will remain the same: As discussed prior to the meeting, we'll spend the first hour defend Canada, defend North America, and contribute to interna- discussing the mandate letter and the second hour discussing the tional peace and security.
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