coronavirus deficit could look to the military as an “easy” target.In an interview with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson, retired Gen.
Rick Hillier — who will be leading Ontario’s vaccine distribution effort — said even as the military ramps up to help roll out vaccines across the country, he is already hearing concerns they could see cuts in the years that follow.“I’d be lying if I said I weren’t worried because, yeah, it’s crossed my mind numerous times,” said Hiller when asked whether he thinks the government could look to cut spending by slashing military budgets.“The word out of Ottawa, of course, always is, ‘No, we’re going to prosecute and we’re going to finance the strategy that we’ve laid out for the Canadian Armed Forces.’ I.