The MP for Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman feels the federal government is putting Canadians in danger, in order to fulfill a campaign promise. James Bezan, who's also the National Defence Critic is reacting to the announcement that Canada would be providing $450 million and 600 troops for United Nations peacekeeping missions. He notes dates of deployment, reasons for the possible deployment, countries of focus, and even exactly which missions Canada were taking part in are all still unknown.

"Ultimately what the Liberals are doing here is playing politics with our troops by trying to get a seat at the UN Security Council."

He says when the Conservatives were still in power they had just finished a review of national defense, which included roundtable discussions with veterans and the Canadian Armed Forces. Bezan says many involved in those discussions didn't feel Canada should re-engage in these types of missions. He feels the Liberals have a nostalgic view of peacekeeping, that isn't relevant in today's conflict zones. He says rather than having two clearly defined sides, we're dealing with terrorists who aren't easily identifiable on the front lines.

"What we're dealing with in Africa and what we're dealing with in the middle east is jihadi terrorism, and we're going to be putting Canadians on the ground in Africa that could face even higher death tolls than what was experienced in Afghanistan."

Bezan also says it's hypocritical that the announcement was made from CFB Bagotville, where Canada's fighter jets are stationary after returning from the bombing missions against Islamic State militants. He says as the opposition the Conservatives will continue to seek information on what missions see Canadian military personnel involved.