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Pierre Polievre wants a Churchill base, but experts debate northern Manitoba town's military capacity

January 31, 2026

Party leader Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government would build a base in Churchill to strengthen Canada's defence systems — but experts argue the northern Manitoba town presents challenges as a military location.



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