Idea's to save the CF money/ make it more effective

[Inch]

Well for starters I was in the gym working out when a guy from RMC came over and asked me to judge his push-ups so I said ok I went over and he started doing them. His push-ups where very sloppy and I gave him a few suggestions on how to fix them and he went crazy saying his push-ups where perfect. So I said that's just my opinion and if he wants to he can ask someone else for help. After that he went as far as challenging me to a fight! But as I said I'm sure not all of them are like that.

Well if that isn't the best reason for closing a University with over 100 years of tradition, then I don't know what could be better.

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

Alright, then its official, ....tomorrow........out they go!

 

[Scoobie Newbie]

If the CF were smart they should have made a fortune selling PMQ's (notably Wpg and Edmonton) as well as the property 2VP used to have in Wpg.  I know thats not how it works in gov't (I'm the CF didn't see a dime) but there is money to be made.

 

[civvy3840]

Hey guys sorry I didn't mean to come off like an idiot but apparently I did. I was simply stating that the CF could get some money from selling it. I didn't say they are going to and I didn't mean to offend anyone by saying that so please just forget I even posted it.

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

Fair enough,...lets get back on topic.

 

[George Wallace]

I don't think Kingston establishments would be sold off to save money.  The Base is one of the most innovated and economically managed in Canada.  It is the "Support Base" for RMC, Fort Frontenac's college, The PWOR, 1 CDHSR, the EW Sqn and Res EW Sqn and all the Comms Schools and a few other Lodger Units.  They probably provide support for other Reserve Units, such as the Brockville Rifles and Hasty P's.  Initially it may look "expendable", but in closer examination it may be a greater expense to close it.

GW

 

[Armymedic]

I don't think Kingston establishments would be sold off to save money.   The Base is one of the most innovated and economically managed in Canada.   It is the "Support Base" for RMC, Fort Frontenac's college, The PWOR, 1 CDHSR, the EW Sqn and Res EW Sqn and all the Comms Schools and a few other Lodger Units.   They probably provide support for other Reserve Units, such as the Brockville Rifles and Hasty P's.   Initially it may look "expendable", but in closer examination it may be a greater expense to close it.

GW

Not to mention its proximity to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, CFB Borden, CFB Trenton and CFB Petawawa. Given its proximity to the 401, cadets can get just about anywhere in Eastern Canada.

 

[George Wallace]

Oh!  Did I mention that it was the only thing keeping 10 Mtn Div from invading Canada?  ;D

GW

 

[Sailing Instructor]

Now, I hope this really stirs up the pot: instead of the CF slavishly adhering to the ideals of economics (i.e. absolute efficiency with regards to wealth, etc.) perhaps the CF (& it's correspondent gov't) ought to put nat'l defense on a level above other marketed commodities (it is, in fact a 'public good' in current economic doctrine) & pour lots of money into it. 

I'm not just saying this as a naval cadet who stands to benefit from lots of money being poured over me, I honestly think that a radical shift in values would certainly help the CF & Canada.  Of course I'm not advocating we pay Ptes $100 000 salaries or anything decadent, but in use the money for trg, R&D, etc. (I always thought the outlandish projects of the US' DARPA were a fantastic example of relatively-pure science.) Perhaps we could see soldiering as a virtue on its own without rationalising it by putting Canada's sovereignty on the market.