[JohnnyB]

Originally Posted by Rutuu

I'm very curious of the Canadian Forces doctrine.

In my mind we need to keep a core force so that we can meet NATO obligations, and we need to keep up on all the latest technology and training, as well as domestic manufacturing in key weapon systems / supply chains.

If Canada ever found itself in a total war situation again, I feel that the full brunt of our nations geography, resources and economy would be activated. Our population would be mobilized as well as our know how to out produce the enemy. If it's the US, well it's an insurgency program until we force regime change like the 50% of Americans that would've been suppressed.

You're not taking Canada in a single strike. And there are 40 million of us with access to all of the West's intelligence, technology, and nearly unlimited resources within our borders.

Us folks in the service and knowledge economy are soft compared to our soldiers, but like a previous poster said, do not underestimate "Jim from Accounting" when he's fighting an invasion of his home. That guy was smart enough in the first place to avoid going into the Army, and wars are won by logistics. It would be more about having enough production than brave people fighting hand to hand. Ukraine has human power, but they don't have the weapons.

With that in mind, Canada should have a small but capable fighting force. We don't need a lot of equipment, just enough to stay up to date on techniques and technology.

However, that equipment should be in good working order, and if our defense arm is lying about our readiness an inquiry should be underway. Unfortunately that's what it appears like from the outside at the moment.

Are you being serious? I find it hard to believe you're being serious.