Prime Minister begins Canadian trip
David Cameron visits with crew of HMS Ark Royal in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The PM addresses troops on HMS Ark Royal.
Prime Minister David Cameron touched down in Halifax, Nova Scotia Thursday afternoon to visit with the crew of the HMS Ark Royal.
While speaking to the crew the Prime Minister paid tribute to the navy鈥檚 role within the military鈥檚 operations, and reinforced the Government鈥檚 ongoing commitment to supporting armed forces personnel.
The PM added:
鈥淭here is this thing called the military covenant written down, which is what the country offers you in return for what you offer us. You do so much, putting your lives and safety on the line. It is time for us to rewrite that military covenant to make sure we do everything we can for you and your families at home.鈥�
The visit comes just two days before .
The Prime Minister continues his trip to Canada Thursday night when he arrives at the G8 Summit in Ontario.