Canada moves to 2% GDP end of FY25/26 - PMMC

[Colin Parkinson]

Even if the Congress flips and limits Trumps abilty to do things, it won't limit what he says and what goes out on social media, which is what most Canadians will consume and not really understand/care about the nuances of the US political system (Hell most can't understand the nuances of our system).

 

[Cloud Cover]

Ya’ll are assuming there will not be some sort of interruptus democrati …

 

[Cloud Cover]

Well...we WANT them to have air-to-air refueling...

Hopefully it will work out.

Is this AI or not. I can’t tell…

 

[dapaterson]

Is this AI or not. I can’t tell…

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I think that's a converted Embraer 145.

 

[GR66]

I think that's a converted Embraer 145.

It's an Indian Air Force Embraer 145 AEW aircraft.

Embraer concludes visit to India to seek suppliers for its aircraft - Air Data News

The dispute for the MTA (Medium Transport Aircraft) contract of the Indian Air Force is intensifying between Lockheed Martin, which is offering the C-130J

www.airdatanews.com

 

[dapaterson]

I wonder where I've seen that kind of design before...

 

[Czech_pivo]

This is interesting. The 6 new Global 6500 fleet (+4) will have air 2 air refuelling. Pretty much kicks the E7 in the nuts as far as Canada goes on at least that advantage.

RCAF to acquire six Bombardier Global 6500 multi-role aircraft - Skies Mag

Bombardier and government officials made the announcement at Bombardier’s Global Aircraft Assembly Centre in Toronto, where the Global 6500 aircraft is assembled.

skiesmag.com

Strengthens the SAAB angle then.

 

[MacNav63]

Even if the Congress flips and limits Trumps abilty to do things, it won't limit what he says and what goes out on social media, which is what most Canadians will consume and not really understand/care about the nuances of the US political system (Hell most can't understand the nuances of our system).

If even one house flips the following two years are going to be very, very messy with not a lot getting done.

 

[MacNav63]

Ya’ll are assuming there will not be some sort of interruptus democrati …

like I said, "assuming of course Trump doesn't find a way to suspend the election because of, you know, the insurrection...."

 

[ytz]

It’s not me that you’ll have to convince, unfortunately. It’ll be risk averse capitalists that’ll have to buy in.

We're literally trying to bring them onboard.

Toronto makes bid to host headquarters for new global defence bank that could create 3,500 jobs

'We’re the financial capital of Canada. We have the biggest capital market capability in all of Canada,' said Ontario's finance minister

nationalpost.com

 

[Eaglelord17]

Those two statements are telling. This seems to be a long term problem in the CAF and the Public Service. If you have the Quebecois language profile you jump up in the promotion line ahead of someone who is more qualified.

It is almost as though restricting management to under 20% of the population isn’t a good thing for getting the most competent people in positions of power.

We are building a CAF and public service which isn’t reflective of Canadian society.

 

[McG]

Nobody in the Republicans can whip up crowds quite like Trump. And remember, even Trump lost an election. They are almost certainly going to lose the midterms. The whole thing is Trump, once he's gone, it'll fizzle out.

That’s a hope CoA. The systems that allowed Trump to happen twice, despite an attempt at autogolpe & speaking many of the authoritarian intentions out-loud, is still there to let the next demagogue authoritarian take the reins. We need a defence policy (encompassing defence acquisition) that does not leave Canada at the whims of a Jacksonian expansionist.

I think the order of reductions will be Submarines, Fighters not yet under contract, RCD.

Don't worry, though, new buildings for extraneous headquarters will remain a priority.

Only because CAF will make thise a priority.

 

[dapaterson]

Only because CAF will make thise a priority.

...continue to make these a priority...

 

[Swampbuggy]

We're literally trying to bring them onboard.

Toronto makes bid to host headquarters for new global defence bank that could create 3,500 jobs

'We’re the financial capital of Canada. We have the biggest capital market capability in all of Canada,' said Ontario's finance minister

nationalpost.com

I’m just hoping it sticks and that the stink of past political changeability hasn’t jaded industry in the same way as it has many of us on these threads.

To be clear, I’m cautiously optimistic myself. There’s evidence of much more engagement with industry as of late, though it seemed as even Bill Blair was barking up that tree earlier this year. I’ll admit that’s encouraging, but I only have a taxpayer’s skin in the game. You’ll see these reservations listed as reasons why private industry is quite wary about becoming involved in some other government nation building projects (ie pipelines). People are generally a bit gun shy about sinking resources and money into long term commitments when the track record of changing priorities with changing governments have a fair chance of a less than 4 year shelf life.

As I said, I’m appreciative of where they’re at here and I hope they manage to convince needed investors that they’ll be valued partners for the long haul.

 

[ytz]

It is almost as though restricting management to under 20% of the population isn’t a good thing for getting the most competent people in positions of power.

We are building a CAF and public service which isn’t reflective of Canadian society.

I don't think the principle of bilingualism is wrong. What is wrong is imposing such a principle and then not providing enough training to meet it or actively discriminating on hiring prioritizing bilingualism over relevant job qualifications.

 

[Retired AF Guy]

This is interesting. The 6 new Global 6500 fleet (+4) will have air 2 air refuelling. Pretty much kicks the E7 in the nuts as far as Canada goes on at least that advantage.

RCAF to acquire six Bombardier Global 6500 multi-role aircraft - Skies Mag

Bombardier and government officials made the announcement at Bombardier’s Global Aircraft Assembly Centre in Toronto, where the Global 6500 aircraft is assembled.

skiesmag.com

Interesting comment from the General, "“Going from a fleet of four aircraft to six or more " So possibility of additional aircraft down the road?

 

[Mick]

6 with options for 4 more, from what I've read.

 

[dapaterson]

Interesting comment from the General, "“Going from a fleet of four aircraft to six or more " So possibility of additional aircraft down the road?

The more transport capacity you have the more transport capacity you realize that you need.

 

[Halifax Tar]

Is she says so...

https://twitter.com/x/status/2001324005324898642

 

[Colin Parkinson]

War with Elbonia that is.....