Trudeau promises debate on peacekeeping mission, stops short on vote
OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau says MPs will get a chance to debate the Liberal government’s plan to send Canadian troops on UN peacekeeping missions, but he won’t quite promise a vote on any future deployment.
In a year-end roundtable with The Canadian Press, Trudeau said it’s important that Canadians understand why the government is undertaking a mission — and what it hopes to accomplish.
Part of that will involve members of Parliament discussing and debating whatever mission the government decides is right for Canada.
But while leaving the door open to seeking parliamentary approval with a vote, which would be largely symbolic, Trudeau said there’s no guarantee a vote will happen.