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Defence minister visiting Snowbirds base amid speculation over team’s future
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Defence Minister, Jonathan Vance, is set to visit the Snowbirds aerobatic display team at their base in Cold Lake, Alberta, on May 20th, 2026. The visit comes amid speculation regarding the future of the Snowbirds and potential cuts to military spending.
Sources close to the department suggest that the minister's trip may be an attempt to gather first-hand information about the team’s operations and morale before making any decisions on their continued funding or restructuring. The Snowbirds have been a cornerstone of Canadian air force public relations for decades, performing aerial displays…
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