Military concerned by Canada's absence from American-British-Australian security pact

[dimsum]

Military concerned by Canada's absence from American-British-Australian security pact

There are concerns at the highest levels of the Canadian Armed Forces that this country won't have access to the same cutting-edge military technology as its closest allies because it is not part of a security pact between Australia, Britain and the United States.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[OldSolduer]

Military concerned by Canada's absence from American-British-Australian security pact

There are concerns at the highest levels of the Canadian Armed Forces that this country won't have access to the same cutting-edge military technology as its closest allies because it is not part of a security pact between Australia, Britain and the United States.

www.ctvnews.ca

I have a feeling that this could change IF we had a change in the political party that is in government. BUT I think that is not likely to happen, weerll because....Canada . I am truly sorry for this as I think the ones that elected this government are selfish and short sighted. ME ME ME seems to be their mantra

 

[RangerRay]

Or maybe Biden will grab him by the lapels tell him to smarten up, like he’s done with him on the border blockades, China and F-35’s.

 

[Eagle_Eye_View]

I’m noticing a trend from CAF leadership raising concerns on the media, or is it just me?

 

[Furniture]

I’m noticing a trend from CAF leadership raising concerns on the media, or is it just me?

I noticed the same thing, and came here specifically to mention this article.

I wonder if it's senior officers realizing that staying quiet wasn't working to prevent the CAF from falling apart, or if it's a plan from the PMO to give them the public support they need to announce that they are finally going to take defence somewhat more seriously?

 

[OldSolduer]

I’m noticing a trend from CAF leadership raising concerns on the media, or is it just me?

I have noticed that too. I hope the GoC pays attention. Mind you they seem to have ADHD

 

[Halifax Tar]

It refreshing to hear a GO/FO speak candidly.

"This is probably not my lane, but the fact is: What do I do for a living?" he said.

"I am the operational side of the Armed Forces. Therefore, am I concerned? Do I want to be involved with our closest allies in things? Yes, I do. Absolutely. And I think it's critical given where you see technology moving. Canada needs to be part of that."

Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie

 

[markppcli]

I noticed the same thing, and came here specifically to mention this article.

I wonder if it's senior officers realizing that staying quiet wasn't working to prevent the CAF from falling apart, or if it's a plan from the PMO to give them the public support they need to announce that they are finally going to take defence somewhat more seriously?

I think this may be it. They’re seeing an institution to which they’ve dedicated their lives crumble around them. At some point in time even the most cynical careerists have you sound the alarm.

 

[OldSolduer]

It refreshing to hear a GO/FO speak candidly.

Who is this admiral you speak of? I agree with you btw and he did it skillfully

 

[dimsum]

Who is this admiral you speak of? I agree with you btw and he did it skillfully

VAdm Auchterlonie, Comd CJOC is the one quoted.

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

Maybe having a boss who is well respected and hasn't stabbed his way to the top allows him to let folks under his command speak freely?

 

[dimsum]

Maybe having a boss who is well respected and hasn't stabbed his way to the top

B-b-b-but CAF Reddit says that all GOFOs are incompetent lechers!!!

 

[Kat Stevens]

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[FSTO]

VAdm Auchterlonie, Comd CJOC is the one quoted.

AuctoBob is good people.

 

[Good2Golf]

Probably about one level above Octabob is where the last caring happens…then it’s polls, word salad and unicorns.

 

[dimsum]

I wonder if it's senior officers realizing that staying quiet wasn't working to prevent the CAF from falling apart, or if it's a plan from the PMO to give them the public support they need to announce that they are finally going to take defence somewhat more seriously?

Or, MND may be supporting them without publicly saying she's supporting them.

 

[Good2Golf]

Or, MND may be supporting them without publicly saying she's supporting them.

Which, providing benefit of the doubt (and she is one of the few Cabinet ministers for whom I’m willing to do so) to MND, there will come a time where her support would more appropriately become more widely known…and not too far from now.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Which, providing benefit of the doubt (and she is one of the few Cabinet ministers for whom I’m willing to do so) to MND, there will come a time where her support would more appropriately become more widely known…and not too far from now.

Every time I see Anand on TV, I see a minister on the edge of panic.

She's probably a flight risk.

 

[Edward Campbell]

Which, providing benefit of the doubt (and she is one of the few Cabinet ministers for whom I’m willing to do so) to MND, there will come a time where her support would more appropriately become more widely known…and not too far from now.

Agreed ... some Liberals are already saying that Freeland is both a less than stellar campaigner (she grates on too many people) and may be "yesterday's woman." Carney seems to be interested in other things - almost anything other than leading the Liberal Party.

If Trudeau stays on - which seems increasingly likely - then:

1. IF he wins a majority, he's gold, he'll be PM for five terms;
2. IF he loses, becomes leader of the opposition, he's toast; or
3. IF he wins another weak majority the knives will be out.

In case 1 on all speculation is moot.

In either of cases 2 or 3 then next Liberal leader will be an Anglo. Expectations say the next Liberal leader should be a woman. Demographics suggest that a "woman of colour" would be a good idea.

There aren't a whole lot of high profile choice:

Ng is damaged goods; Ien is photogenic but almost, otherwise, unknown; which leaves Anand.

 

[OldSolduer]

So I shouldn’t cancel my Disney +?

I couldn’t resist.