The federal Conservatives are demanding that the Liberal government donate to Ukraine tens of thousands of surplus air-to-ground rockets that are slated for disposal. The Canadian Armed Forces has a stockpile of 83,303 CRV7 rockets, a 1980s-vintage weapon that was taken out of service in the early 2000s. Poilievre said he understands Ukraine has asked Canada to donate the CRV7s instead of destroying them. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called on the federal government to donate surplus rockets in storage to Ukraine. "We are following this same process for the CAF's stock of CRV7 rockets, purchased decades ago.

Source: CBC News February 03, 2024 19:56 UTC