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While reuniting families is certainly a laudable goal, I fail to agree that that in itself is a safe basis for an immigration policy. A further point - just because the immigrant in question is law-abiding, does that necessarily mean that his/her family would be similarly law-abiding? I could...

Just for everyone's information, in Gagetown, the Standing Orders state "Officer cadets will be saluted outside of a course context." I think this stands more because of a perceived training opportunity - reminding the about-to-become officers that their scope of responsibility is about to get a...

No, there is actually a Canadian VC that's been introduced - the difference between that and the original is the use of the Latin "Pro Valore" instead of the English "For Valour" on the front of the medal.  The CV will not be awarded for gallantry in the face of the enemy.

Sorry, it was a while back. I was hoping it might ring a bell with someone here - I haven't had my coffee yet this morning  ;D

I seem to recall reading a newspaper article a few months back which stated that the idea of changing JTF's name came up, and the unit itself quashed it.  Apparently, having fought in Afghanistan under that name, they feel an attachment to it, and want to keep it. If I find the article, I'll...

No wasting any time, is he?  ;D If these changes turn out to be more than just a fast start, then perhaps some positive change is really on the way. For the first time in a long time. Time will tell... I'll actually allow myself to be an optimist on this one! I just hope that revamping the...

The question is what type of UAV? If they're strategic (high-endurance, long-ranged surveillance / strike aircraft) like, say, Global Hawk or Predator, then that would absolutely be their area. But if they're tactical, then they should be controlled by Army soldiers for the purposes of the...

I'll point out that even though I'm a Christian, I've been on parade for ecumenical ceremonies where Muslim, native, Zoroastrian, and other prayers were offered. I didn't complain or object, because I understood that in a democratic society, if I wish others to respect and acknowledge my beliefs...

Buy a high-priced prosecutor? What on earth are you talking about? Prosecutors work for, and are paid by, the State. No family can "buy" them. And many make far less than the defence lawyers they are pitted against. Your point is ridiculous. Check your facts.

I agree she's spending too much.... However, I'll point out that she seems to be the only person of any constitutional authority in Ottawa who actually gives a rip about any of us. It's sure been nice seeing someone actually taking an interest in what we do, trying to share our hardships (her...

Although I agree with you, I don't see how that would work for us with the huge hip pockets. Mind you, with the tac and flak vests those pockets are superfluous anyway - maybe the next series of combat uniforms could drop them entirely and we could think of tucking in the shirts in garrison...

If there's any lesson to be learned here, it's this - cliche or not: DON'T DO DRUGS. For all the young guys out there: is it really worth the cost? Stay away from it - it will have consequences. Bograt is absolutely right - if you take hallucinogenic drugs, you'll never fly in the CF. I've...

Skipping exams because of attendance? You mean that a kid could sit in class picking his nose or rolling marijuana into joints, not do any work, and then be allowed to skip the exam if he was in that classroom converting oxygen to carbojn dioxide for 60% of the time (or whatever the standard...

I don't think a mandatory pregnancy test would be discriminatory at all. If it affects your health, it is in the CF's interest to be aware of it (at least the medical system, anyway). If it can affect your ability to fight, then absolutely the CF should have grounds to force a test.  This allows...

It's interesting how people of that ilk are the first to claim "freedom of expression / free speech" as their right to heckle / pie / throw Molotov cocktails at those they disagree with.... Because in doing so, they fail to see / choose not to see that their chosen mode of exercising that...

It's great to have you - welcome aboard.  :salute: The most hotly contested debates here tend to be the most interesting and illuminating, anyways.

Is it illegal? I don't think so, but I could be wrong. Why would it be? Physical health and fitness are critical elements of military service. Pregnancy would have a very definite (albeit temporary) impact on a candidate's fitness. When scheduling a candidate for a basic training course, you...

Sigpig, with all due respect, you're misrepresenting what I said. Here's the quote: 4.    And dedicated moves away from religious practice and belief run the risk of removing absolute ethical and moral standards from our framework of values. If morality becomes merely relative to the changing...

What an embarrassment.

Recruit Joe, I actually agree with you: I probably should have been a little more clear (it's hidden at the bottom of my essay... :-[) If someone with no religious beliefs wants access to a secular social worker, then absolutely they should have it. (Keep in mind, though - that social worker...