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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
I don't believe that will ever happen, it would effect many security and ally contracts.
We are still expected to pull some weight in these groups.
In who killed the Canadian Military by JL Granastein, he talked about a meeting between a newly elected Prime Minister and the President of the United States where it was plainly stated that one day, maybe not this day, The American Government would stop being as generous with a Canadian Government that's not holding up their end of the bargin in terms of Military Strength and start making demands on the Canadian Government. The feeling was that the Canadian Government was trying to balance their budget on the backs of the American government by not paying their fair share in the defense of the continent and in terms of Nato requirements.
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I'd really like to read that book, sounds interesting. I just don't see how the CF can come back from the brink. I don't think there is much appetite from the public or politicians to pay the cost of what is required to make the CF relevant again. Look at all the wasted money already on procurement gone wrong.
Every time I hear about the military getting this or that I am happy but then quickly disappointed when it gets bogged down in red tape or cancelled over a political score to settle. The men and women in the CF deserve the best kit and equipment there is in order to do their jobs as safe and effective as possible. I honestly wouldn't expect them to go to battle on behalf of their country when their government can't supply them with the proper tools but I'm so thankful they do.