Opposition parties have accused the Liberals of hijacking a committee report that recommended buying new fighter jets within a year and re-opening the debate over ballistic missile defence.

Eight Canadian fighter jets have been deployed on a massive training exercise in the Pacific, despite Liberal government warnings the country does not have enough such aircraft to defend North America and fulfill its obligations to NATO.

What six of Canada's CF-18 fighter jets will be doing in Europe to help manage the crisis in Ukraine.