Should Canada increase its defence spending ahead of 2032 pledge? | Power Play with Mike Le Couteur

[@longdong3889]

Who would be so ignorant as to ask a question like this??? Even 25 years ago we didn't have enough budget to put soldiers on the range or in combat. The lack of investment in the military by this 9 year liberal/ndp government is SICKENING.

[@tomcotter8138]

"Why are we still fighting certain veterans groups in court? Because they're asking for more than we are able to give right now," Justin 🇨🇦

[@Rhdlm-yo1tv]

And exactly what did Harper do….every single government has dumped on our military….to blame just present one is classic smooth brain babble

[@eddy20lehner]

Yes, stop giving our money away and start spending it at home.

[@patrickgirouard1471]

It should have been done 10 years ago!

[@andrewsams335]

30 years ago!

[@SaggySnapShot]

Why is this even a question?? - YES!

[@Rhdlm-yo1tv]

Increased taxes 👍

[@jasonjamesbisson]

Were done 😂

[@canadiansfor2A]

@@Rhdlm-yo1tv no money for unkaine!

[@5252085]

Absolutely! What a ridiculous question....

[@Paul-rd5pw]

Yes

[@7genwarrior]

Canada has long needed to spend more. Even if the CAF remains small they should be the best equipped and our vets should receive the support they earn.

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

Yes. Next question.

[@Forlyn0]

Yes.

[@peterdadson7713]

Canada should increase spending before 2032. It’s time to set aside some of those non-sustainable social programs to cover the cost of the security of Canadians and those programs.

[@wavemotionpilot6035]

with the current political status of the world right now....ABSOLUTELY YES!! Get Trudeau out and replace him by someone who is conscious of the potential international conflicts!

[@WinstonSmithRoom101]

those international conflicts are now happening in our country because the Army should have been protecting OUR borders.

[@BM-jj3xe]

replace him with a goat and we'd be better off

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

Most of the worlds problems are not ours. We only have one neighbor to worry about and a whole lot of problems at home

[@jimlogagianes7277]

Waiting this long will increase procurement costs considerably. The incompetence of this government is on full display. In 10 years you might start getting jets again.

[@hexxlaxx2992]

The Canadian priority is to get rid of troudo

[@DennisHutton62]

Start to offer more money for the forces.

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

you get paid well after a few years... your just taxed to death and never home... depending on the trade

[@spicoli4217]

Journalism at its finest. If you make a pledge, you stick to it. No iffs or buts. I don’t get why they even signed up for it if they had no intention of fulfilling it

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

easy to make a promise today when your gone tomorrow

[@darc94]

Honestly, the whole panel is naive. Trade will be tied to defence like it was 50 yrs ago with PET.

[@jeannettelandry2212]

Yes, enough with trying to save other countries, look around.

[@Bikerglobe]

Thats a stupid question! PERIOD!

[@smugdug]

The fact these high tower latte sipping liberls are even asking this question is a testament to how rotten we are as a country.

[@WinstonSmithRoom101]

Defence?? look at the country half the worlds here already!

[@kent5400]

There is a backlog of potential recruits that cannot be trained because the public service, as ridiculously large as it has become, is unable to screen them fast enough. This bottleneck will only exacerbate any other attempts to improve the situation. ANY government could supercharge its investment if only they could manage the public service better. Given the Trudeau Liberal's track record, I think it's time to pass the reigns to somebody else.

[@andrewsams335]

More money and 2 year mandatory service in the Armed Forces. Get these young men out of their parent's basements.

[@canadiansfor2A]

The billions sent to unkaine should have been spent on ourselves!

[@JoannDavi]

Not enough.

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

thats not fair we spent 850million on 800 drones... great deal right?

[@jazzmandan7056]

Start by upgrading the infrastructure and support structure 🇨🇦

[@chriscowan6630]

Of course we should

[@RickyLafayette]

We should increase it b4 we get replaced in the G7

[@Elflopadoor]

Yes absolutely. Our military is disgraceful.

[@willy4571]

YES ABOUT 20 BILLION

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

care to pay 50% income tax?

[@scribbler60]

It's not just about spending. It's also about choices. For about a decade now, intake to the Forces have included "diversity" requirements. It hasn't worked. Perhaps it might be time to put "diversity" and "inclusion" requirements aside, and focus on skill, ability, education, talent, and competence. Just a thought.

[@DaleCurrie-c8q]

Yes! Canada needs to rebuild its military. We also need to increase troop numbers.

[@andrewsams335]

Yes! Mandatory 2 year service!

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

When veterans ask for help they're asking for more then the government can give... Trump gets elected or ukraine gets invaded it's how much can we spend?

[@Stevi987]

We need to. Trump will pull our spot in NATO!

[@jeffelder3583]

canada spends more money on consultants, than defense.. disgusting

[@akapbhan]

Dan moulten was acting like a toddler through the discussion

[@smugdug]

Dan Moulton looks like he transitioned lol

[@seanothepop4638]

shouldn't canada spend that on our hungry? ANd poor?

[@StaceyLock-k6u]

We are worried about Trump. Try developing a nationwide lottery in support of military to raise revenue

[@maxschindler3535]

An emphatic yes

[@katiemclean9089]

Now it is a MUST . If we call our selves a modern democratic Nation , we have to stop hiding behind the USA , Britain and other Military Powers . In a troubled World , a strong well trained , equipped Military , is a great moral builder . Example There is nothing that brings a pride to Canadians as the Sno Birds Display . They are ours ! C A McLean

[@speroskoufis7505]

Stay off the news

[@sneaker5732]

We need to start now or we could get walked all over.

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

by who?

[@sneaker5732]

@ oh I don’t know but we have an abundance of natural resources. So no army means we could get walked all over

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

@@sneaker5732 well you better join up.

[@sneaker5732]

@ i would but they would no longer accept me.

[@bridgetiliohan8053]

You can’t fight this on a earthly realm. You will never win. Hail Mary full of grace divine help

[@malcolmhamilton5200]

For all the peacenicks out there, increasing our naval, coast guard and air response and rescue capabilities is a useful and noble thing. Canada has never been known for being aggressive with its military.

[@Father.andSons]

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[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

i bet you charge top dollar for it

[@trevorthegreat]

Mike Le loser is your worse propagandist

[@Wes-y3q]

Reminder in 2020 team trudeau (CONservatives, blocheads and liberals) all voted NO on the wealth and inheritance tax. That money would come in handy about now. Well done team trudeau.

[@scribbler60]

Additional revenues aren't the answer. Never has been. The answer, at least in part, is better focus and priorities.

[@Wes-y3q]

@ lol

[@Matts000]

Ya that’s what Canadians need, more taxes. Lol 🤡

[@Wes-y3q]

@ lol that’s what we need more wealth and income inequality little one

[@cosmicgazillionaire7500]

No, 😊