Opposition MPs want feds to release cost of military action against ISIS in Iraq

On Oct. 17, Chief of Defence Staff General Tom Lawson told reporters at a briefing that the cost estimates for Canada’s military contributions have been provided to Cabinet and will be made public in the 'future.' Gen. Lawson said costs will be done 'incrementally' and through the regular Parliamentary process and will not impact other operations, such as search and rescue.

Opposition MPs say the federal government needs to make public its cost estimates for Canada’s military contributions to the fight against ISIS in Iraq.

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