Canada should join the (nuclear) big leagues

[Colin Parkinson]

I understand that.
This is a matter of scaling resources to escalation. The little green men problems Ukraine faced before total invasion are a good representation of the threats of low intensity conflict. Large reserves of static defensive units are an equally low resource solution to that challenge.
Since drones are probably going to be the greatest security threat (at this tier), having specialized security controls to indict their transport, destroy their operators, and enhance public safety is a reasonable response.
Obviously as the conflict intensifies the relative importance of such units would decrease. But its a potential tool and a realistic one at that.
If Ottawa decides to build a complete triad for deterrence (unlikely in my opinion), these same units would be an invaluable resource for dealing with the aftermath of an exchange.
As I am sure you are aware, we had a Veteran's Guard in WW2 which could be used as a model for future conflicts. If Ottawa wants a robust spectrum of security options, increasing the available manpower is obviously a good investment.

This conversation is about nuclear weapons though. If we pursue that sovereign path, we will need a complete re-imagining of our military. This is just my two cents on how best to get there.

The Swedish Home Guard is an existing model to build on Home Guard (Sweden) - Wikipedia

 

[KevinB]

The Swedish Home Guard is an existing model to build on Home Guard (Sweden) - Wikipedia

Europe is a bad example as the territory is so much smaller, and population density dramatically different.

The neighbors are also a little more diverse.
From EU friends to folks like Russia and Belarus.

You got one neighbor, and we have 10x the population than you with slightly smaller landmass.

 

[Altair]

Europe is a bad example as the territory is so much smaller, and population density dramatically different.

The neighbors are also a little more diverse.
From EU friends to folks like Russia and Belarus.

You got one neighbor, and we have 10x the population than you with slightly smaller landmass.

Two.

 

[KevinB]

Two.

One direct neighbor