Minister of National Defence David McGuinty rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
McGuinty delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta, highlights $8B in funding
Oct 7, 2026 | 12:35 PM
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EDMONTON — Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty is reminding Albertans of billions of dollars in military spending and that a strong Canada includes a strong Alberta.
His comments come as Albertans prepare to vote on Confederation in the Oct. 19 referendum.
McGuinty, with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith standing beside him at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton, says the province is a national reminder on how to think big and build big.
He also says Confederation is a national bargain renewed through generations by what Canadians do for one another, particularly in wartime.
