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Peter MacKay talks security, spending and the military's future

Defence Minister Peter MacKay speaks to CBC's chief correspondent Peter Mansbridge about Canada's military in a wide-ranging interview that looks at Arctic sovereignty, spending and the future of the Armed Forces in an ever-changing world.

Peter MacKay interview

12 years ago
Duration 10:22
Peter Mansbridge sits down with Defence Minister Peter MacKay onboard HMCS Ville de Quebec to talk about the pressures facing Canada's forces.

Defence Minister Peter MacKay speaks to CBC's chief correspondent Peter Mansbridge about Canada's military in a wide-ranging interview that looks at Arctic sovereignty, spending and the future of the Armed Forces in an ever-changing world.

MacKay is gearing up for the Halifax International Security Forum, which begins tomorrow.

The full interview with the defence minister will air on Mansbridge One on One on CBC News Network at 6:30 p.m. ET.