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As a side note.... glad to see I wasn't the only one thinking of how this could directly affect me......... If this coalition takes power, can they decide that the new FOA allowance and retroactive backpay is a waste of money and s***can it? Or is that a guarenteed thing?

Just to play devils advocate here......Suppose Dion succeeds in getting to power with Bloc and NDP support......... what's to say in 8 or 10 weeks, this marriage of the damned breaks up? The Liberals would be then caught in one massive predicament as they don't command anywhere near enough seats...

WHY on earth does Dion or Layton seem to think THEY can put the brakes on a global recession and have Canada alone in the world as a Country that has economic growth and creating more jobs? Do they not realise that the actions of one Country cannot shield them from a global fiasco? Let the...

That's a good thing and a bad thing..... no parent like's to worry about their children like that, but at least he's there with her, regardless of whether they see each other often. He's in a pretty unique spot. Undoubtedly something to be proud of.

Due to the nature of our occupation, serving members are in a tricky spot when it comes to making statements in a public forum...... however, it's always a joy when you see something like this in print from an ex-serving member. It's a well spoken piece that comes from many years of experience...

I actually read every response to that article and it was only the first fool who had anything dumb to say..... virtually every other poster supported the troops or mae fun of the original poster.....

I realise that this is a thread on Canadian Military history, however, due to our close historical ties with Britain and specifically with respects to our involvement in the first world war, I figured I'd toss this out there.....I recently finished reading a book on yet another of many books I...

UPDATE: The issue has been brought up to the CoC for their handling of the situation. Hopefully, at the end of it all, said soldier will have learned that as a soldier, he is still going to be held accountable for his conduct even if he is on his own time. We've all made stupid mistakes but...

ANd if it WAS brought up to him and it hasn't changed?  ;)

Goodday all, it has been sometime since I have posted.... I tend to read lots and post little as I only like to post when I feel I have something worth saying. Today is just such a day! This falls into a bit of a sermon so please bear with me. I was browsing Facebook today and came across...

slowmode, Allthough it is a tragedy, I personally (and would hope most educated Canadians) don't hold it against all Muslims. I am too educated and have seen enough around the world (As have most Canadian soldiers) to know that there are good Muslims and Muslims who....... cling unto a...

I for one find it odd that it would lapse at all..............  I've had the same insurer for 6 years now. I've never had to "renew" or "re-apply" for insurance.  The fact that I don't call them to cancel my insurance indicates (To them I presume) that I wish to continue having them insure my...

I don't know if I'm putting this in the right place............ It's not really en enrollment medical issue as it as an OT medical issue. I know about the categories for vision, but what determines whether you fall into 1, 2, 3 or 4?  My med docs say I am a 3 (minimum requirement) for a...

After hearing of the Vandoo's BG being urged by anti-war hippies to not get on the plane to Afghanistan, and have them lose a member so quickly in the tour, I'm sure the brave men and women of this vaunted Regiment and their entire BG will continue on in resolute fashion to honour their fallen...

I may be stepping out of my lanes here, but how can you get the "bling" for your CF's before going on a course for said trade? If I understand the original poster correctly, he is on his way to the training system for Int O............. That being the case, you probably have no idea where you're...

11.04% - Geekish Tendencies............. I could have scored higher had there been some other items they would have thought to add. Scale Model Building - Check Owning More Than 50 Testors/Tamiya Paints for models (There IS a difference between Silver/Aluminum/Steel....) - CHECK! Owning a...

I can see Kiwi99's point of raising the issue of why said MCpl. would disobey this order............ Hell, I'd love to know why he did it. If for no other reason to hear what kind of excuse you could possibly dream up to defend such a ludicrous action.  But unlike Kiwi99, I wouldn't be trying to...

It's bound to happen that if you set off 50 IED's targeting Canadian vehicles, you are bound to tag a vehicle that is being occupied by a Coy Cdr., Sergeant Major or a Major or Colonel.  All the just mentioned do venture outside the wire often enough that it becomes a lottery of the damned in...

I'm interested in finding out where he got his facts........... I quote "The ratio of combatants to civilian casualties is closing in on 50-50". What A** did he pull that figure out of? It goes to show the old saying is true....... "Put a percentage number in a statement and 40% of the people...

OPP Officer's can relate to soldiers......... They understand the meaning of putting Country and service above self.  It's a nice gesture on the officer's part.  Regards