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IT's back.   Got introduced today. Introduction of Private Members' Bills Dépôt de projets de loi émanant des députés   No. 1   No 1   October 5, 2004 â ” Mr. Cadman (Surrey North) â ” Bill entitled â Å“An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (security)â ?.   5...

Well holy jumping...  :o

Here's the scoop from my MP. Thanks you for your letter and question about Bill C-514. In reference to Bill C-514, it is no longer on the table for discussion. It was introduced in April of last year before the election was called. In this new session of Parliament, it has not (as of yet) been...

I looked for it on the website but could not find it.  Have a direct link?

Anybody know anything more about this? http://www.parl.gc.ca/37/3/parlbus/chambus/house/bills/private/c-514/c-514_1/C-514_cover-E.html Sorry just posting the link, it's a long document.

There has been some talk about using the reserves in theater in roles other than individual augmentation.  What is your thoughts on sending sub-units of reserves Regiments to perform tasks like camp protection/security thus leaving the "gun slinging" to the regular force?  Are there any other...

Friday, March 18, 2005 Updated at 8:12 AM EST Associated Press   Kiev â ” Ukrainian weapons dealers smuggled 18 nuclear-capable cruise missiles to Iran and China during former president Leonid Kuchma's administration, prosecutors said Friday. The KH55 cruise missiles were smuggled out of...

While it is heart wrenching to see the families going through a rough time but it is no different in the regular force.  Maybe they forgot that they joined the army, reserve or Nation Guard, the word Army should have tipped them off.  Here in Canada there are many reservists on tours and have...

I'm just waiting to see the plan.  There has been a lot of guessing but little hard facts.  Anyone know when they are going to release the Defence Review?

U.S. report outlines possible terrorist attacks CTV.ca News Staff   Updated: Wed. Mar. 16 2005 12:52 PM ET Possible future terrorist attack scenarios include the use of nerve gas, anthrax and pneumonic plague, according to a report by the U.S. agency responsible for protecting homeland...

I have to agree with pbi.  Film makers will always include their bias in their films.  During the first Gulf War, when many of us ere lining up outside the CO's door to volunteer to go if it came to it, we had one officer who made no bones of telling everyone that he would stick an ice pick in...

From the Globe and Mail web site today. Avian flu candidate for terror weapon? By HELEN BRANSWELL Tuesday, March 8, 2005 Updated at 9:44 PM EST Canadian Press Toronto - The military's intelligence arm has warned the federal government that avian influenza could be used as a weapon of...

I have to wonder if, being a CBC production, it focused on those who didn't want to go.   How many people in that unit wanted to dotheir part for the country?   My biggest question, for them AND us is, what the H##L did you think you joined?   Don't join if you aren't willing to go, bottom line...

Remember that they sit in school working on theories of how life should be, taking guidance from people like Mr. Moore.  Most will find that life is very different once they leave school.  I hope that the soldiers who fought and died to provide the life the students now enjoy aren't too ashamed...

Thanks.

Have you got a link to the story or can you post it here?  I'm asking because I like to post this stuff at the Armoury so the guys can read it.  They hear me talk but I'm sure some of them think it just the "old guy" talking.  I like them reading this kind of stuff from other sources. Thanks.

Defence: $12.7-billion infusion By KENNY YUM Wednesday, February 23, 2005 Updated at 4:07 PM EST Globe and Mail Update Ottawa - The Defence Department got a $12.7-billion infusion in Wednesday's budget that will boost its troop strength, buy new equipment and bring back the nut-and-bolts...

Martin pledges Canadian support for UN efforts in Sudan By PAUL KORING Tuesday, February 22, 2005 Updated at 4:54 PM EST Globe and Mail Update Brussels â ” Canada will pledge "whatever is required" to a robust peacekeeping force being considered by the United Nations Security Council for...

Defence to get $13B more over 5 years: CP Canadian Press   Updated: Tue. Feb. 22 2005 9:08 PM ET OTTAWA - A massive injection of funds totalling $13 billion for Canada's cash-strapped military will be announced in Wednesday's federal budget, sources say. About one-third of the funding...

Don't look only at the dollar amounts, calculate the benefits as well.