Feds will face budget ‘strain’ in boosting army reserves: AG

Michael Ferguson also raises concerns with reservist training, and availability of crucial equipment.

Auditor General Michael Ferguson testified Tuesday before the Senate Defence Committee that the Liberal government cannot grow the army reserves within its existing budget. The Hill Times photograph by Marco Vigliotti

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BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI

September 21, 2016

The Liberal government will face difficulties in adequately training an expanded Canadian reserve contingent with the resources available in the existing defence budget, according to Auditor General Michael Ferguson. Speaking before the Senate National Security and Defence Committee on Tuesday,...

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