WATCH: Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks about Canadian military

[@sidczinkota5580]

Liberals spent a lot of time and energy disarming duck hunters.

[@shirleybalinski4535]

That issue ensures votes from the "huggers". Same crap on my side of the border.

[@BJ-nw6ow]

Also a lot of taxpayer dollars!

[@wcresponder]

And they are the last line of defense......"The home guard" as they were officially termed in England WW2.

[@Vzzdak]

Enacting policies that nobody had ever anticipated there being such a need, thereby creating jobs for bureaucrats to develop experience in a semblance of work. Sort of like a pretend authority.

[@alexstewart-n7v]

@@sidczinkota5580 You're being so dramatic. Duck hunting guns are not on the list. I own several. Not on the list. Not even the semi-automatic. Have a factual day.

[@LB-iu2og]

I was in the CAF for 36 years. I went through all different governments, Conservative and Liberal. I always said, I’ll believe it when I see it. Also, fix VA. Homeless veterans are also happening. Do this. Don’t say you will.

[@xtrickster6556]

Agreed

[@vcfraser1]

Under the Harper regime Veterans Affairs was decimated. There is no reason to believe that Pierre Policyless will be any different. He talks a good game. However he will do just as Heir Harper did - cut services.

[@dootdoot1867]

Who was the best. Thank you for your service.

[@dootdoot1867]

​@@vcfraser1decimated by what? What policy or budget? Would like to look into it.

[@glenarmy1]

Spot on! They turned DVA into an insurance company

[@TheJoshuaborden]

Please please please gives the CAF more money. As a serving member, we are begging. The Army is in a state of near disrepair.

[@healthwealth651]

The best solution if you want the CAF to have more money is for Canada to become the 51st state of America with Poilievre as the first Governor. No country in the world has a higher military budget than America.

[@larryarmstrong1500]

Take a walk south if that is how you feel so you can kiss up to trump.​@@healthwealth651

[@LoganYeates-b8z]

That is the point he can't give us to the USA if we have a working military.

[@yourmaker8786]

@@healthwealth651 this is traitor talk.

[@canadianpatriot2498]

The CAF doesnt deserve more money. Most of its members are woke or out of shape

[@danpopescu5716]

Our military is In shambles!!!!We need to rebuild our military!!!

[@tomcotter8138]

Yes and make jobs as well

[@rizz_the_dog]

You send your child first.

[@lesdiggins5340]

@@rizz_the_dogif necessary you liberal bot.

[@grandmufftwerkin9037]

​@@rizz_the_dog Why don't you join up? Too lazy?

[@basketthound2133]

We need all this woke BS out of our military! Tampons in MENS washrooms? Men in women's clothes in leadership roles? I don`t know who would follow any of that?

[@gregd183]

Tired of this LNDP nonsense. Make it stop- please.

[@watching-the-watchers55]

PLEASE!

[@BonezBenz]

Hope pride month turns to Veterans Month.

[@tinacoleman1900]

Agreed ❤🇨🇦

[@ultraco.6798]

Can you imagine having an entire month to celebrate your sexual preference, I want everyone to live how they chose in peace ☮️ But seeing some of the outfits / topics and the proximity of children can get a bit weird.

[@malcolmbrown9266]

Not so long ago on the television in the week leading up to Remembrance Day they aired the many documentaries, docudramas, etc., concerning Canada’s military contribution all over the world. It was called, “a week of Remembrance.” We don’t even get that now!!!

[@TonyMontanaDS]

@@malcolmbrown9266 That's because the media no longer supports Canadian values. They don't want to glorify the evil white colonialists who fought against their dear fascists who just wanted to unite Germany and Italy and make the world a better place.

[@wickertwm]

There are probably more Veterans than LGBTQ+ people. They have a big voice but very small percentage of the population.

[@LinaSloan]

Yes! We have to ‘Stand on guard for Canada’! This woke culture needs to be stopped! 🫡🇨🇦

[@gregswiatkowski1816]

Are you going to join military, or will you wait for some else to do it…

[@ryanwilliamson1152]

Maybe you should join as a gender advisor​@gregswiatkowski1816

[@jasonforsyth5015]

This woke culture...wtf are you talking about? Go back to America.

[@lordbrennanofsealand5772]

It is stopped, it has been exposed and is currently bleeding out.

[@healthwealth651]

@@gregswiatkowski1816 This is a dumb argument. She is not asking to go to war, she is just saying remove wokeism from the military. That has nothing to do with joining. Such a nonsensical argument you are giving.

[@AndrewMc-fd3eh]

Bring back Warrior culture. I absolutely love that. Pierre, for the win,

[@Cazador60140]

And pride for the real KakaNadaistan

[@JBrix86]

India's favourite candidate that was a member of the Conservative government that spent even less on the military then Liberals have, PP?... LoL, you're delusional.

[@davidskeffington1269]

Screw Warrior Culture. The Canadian military has always pulled above it's weight. It doesn't need this American nonsense in discussion.

[@DR-nw7xn]

@davidskeffington1269 what about tampons?

[@patrickbaillargeon8051]

And who is Poil de Lievre going to war with? I think he simply likes to play great military leader safely ensconced in an Official residence.

[@johnthompson8278]

The military ethos changes little, but Justin Trudeau's Liberals loath it. We have to rebuild.

[@rizz_the_dog]

We do not need to spend on military

[@lesdiggins5340]

@@rizz_the_dog good luck with that bot.

[@rizz_the_dog]

@@lesdiggins5340 not a bot and Canada never needed nor had a military. We rely proudly on others to protect our sorry butts

[@healthwealth651]

@@rizz_the_dog I agree. Now let's join the United States and become the 51st state of America with Poilievre as the first Governor.

[@rizz_the_dog]

@healthwealth651 wow Republicans are delusional beyond imagination and are the enemy from within. Anyone is better than a conservative. Not all conservatives are Nazis but all Nazis are conservatives.

[@wallybartfay56]

A strong military. A strong country. A woke weak delusional government. No pride in being a warrior...

[@TheWolfsnack]

Just imagine the new CAF marching to The North Atlantic Squadron!

[@slothsarecool]

lol cringe

[@elfutfoundation]

We were stationed in a country and I heard the US made fun of the Canadian army it was really embarrassing.

[@yangionet8116]

Words that mean nothing

[@JBrix86]

9 years of Harper/Poilievre Conservatives, 1.03% of GDP spent on our armed forces. 9 years of Turdeau Liberals, 1.34% of GDP spent.

[@tamilong4783]

Warriors not weiners!

[@TSUNAMICali]

Anthony Weiner spotting😂

[@MikeW-yk5tr]

Our warriors deserve the Best!!!!! 💪

[@healthwealth651]

Agree. And to be the best we have to beat the best. Since Canada cannot beat the United States we need to join the United States by becoming the 51st state of America with Poilievre as the first Governor. The United States has the highest military budget in the world. The great state of Canada will have an awesome military.

[@yourmaker8786]

@@healthwealth651 shut up nerd

[@belosky2812]

@@healthwealth651bro what are you on? Is this how desperate you are. Traitor talk fr, imagine erasing all of the history and the reasons people died for this country to be part of the US 🤦‍♂️

[@healthwealth651]

@@belosky2812 Nah bro, history will not be replaced. It's just a continuation in another chapter. America has the highest military budget, the highest economy, and the most politically influential. They have their issues with healthcare and other stuff, but we get the chance to be with the most powerful country in the world. Are you saying you would not do it?

[@belosky2812]

@ so the men that died for this country would have died for nothing then?

[@bigsid3011]

Bullets not nail polish and tampons!

[@brendensangster3571]

Yeah they literally don't have enough money for bullets but put tampon dispensers in every men's bathroom in every base.

[@cinmanmoo]

So you will listen to Pierre Propaganda who was part of the biggest destructive force to our military in the history of Canada. Ya Woke means to "Be Aware" obviously Pierre Propaganda and you are both still asleep or possibly brain dead.

[@yourmaker8786]

no need for misogyny

[@brendensangster3571]

@@yourmaker8786 you dont get it, theyre putting tampon dispensers in mens bathrooms on bases.

[@JohnDoe-zr8tq]

​@yourmaker8786 thats not misogyny you buffoon! It's a comment with regards to putting tampons in men's washrooms and the decline of a dress code which allowed for hyed hair, facial piercings and nail polish yet the military doesn't have adequate equipment and tools for its troops. The military NEEDS funding, structure and order and not WOKE social engineering.

[@TomPistol]

Canada needs to end all this woke bs

[@davidskeffington1269]

This word 'woke' came from the US and needs to be ignored as anything intelligent.

[@barryduff9839]

Define "woke" bet you can't.

[@desmondhughes9369]

​@@barryduff9839 woke is the word for idiots whos only goal its play division by race sex and color and religion and say that their all oppressed by the western culture or white people or white men . strange when some one or country is being murdered raped oppressed its always the white male western values the fight with or for them ,your probably one those woke idiots that yell from the roof tops poor me while a white man save a life with his bare hands with no consideration for his own life . your a sad piece of shit

[@manlybaker3098]

Can't happen until the pension of the "Maserati Marxist" is vested in Feb. 2025!!

[@Jeff-fn-G]

I have a bad feeling we’re going to need our military before long.

[@jeffhedrich3551]

Against who? Does somebody have the capacity to invade or do you mean we should go around the world and get in someone else’s business?

[@schrempskynate8944]

​@jeffhedrich3551 How about use them against illegals protesting targeted religions.

[@kskeel1124]

@@jeffhedrich3551 If the Western world really stood together nothing could stop us...

[@dale5497]

@@jeffhedrich3551mindless sentiment. By the time your enemy is invading in the modern era, you are already losing. Advanced weaponry can be in your air space in minutes. Canada’s military protects the entire northern exposure to the continent and we share thousands of miles of unprotected border with the USA. Even if you don’t think Canada is a target, do you think we will avoid being involved if there is an attack against our neighbor?

[@ronbelanger4113]

Ha, stay afraid. The USA is a place like that.

[@bobflicks6104]

Replace pride month with something meaningful like Veteran’s Month. Throw woke out the window. Those two ideologies have been dragging Canada down long enough.

[@BonezBenz]

@@bobflicks6104 I call it idiotology. Worst ideas ever.

[@motopov2585]

couldn't agree less

[@KP6713]

Can we also change the anthem back to "In all thy sons command"? The way it should be!

[@qvaerensveritatem9064]

I only sing it in this version.

[@michaelburke7978]

I know it sounds awful, but I didn't even know they changed it. What is it now?

[@schrempskynate8944]

​@michaelburke7978 "In all of US command". It sounds stupid as fk.

[@yangionet8116]

@@michaelburke7978all of us command

[@Sarahpelchat]

Right??? Wtf.

[@carollehince8472]

Well said Pierre

[@johnemorrison-kj3ox]

Well said as many young “MEN “ will NOT join Police nor Military because of the RIDICULOUS NONSENSE ! ! 😳👁️😃

[@stephenmcdonald664]

Canada has a proud military heritage from the times of the American Revolution, War of 1812, etc. right up to Afghanistan. The Liberals have tried to destroy that heritage.

[@gregswiatkowski1816]

There was no Canada in 1812…the war was fought between british and americans…

[@DuatinDauphin]

@@gregswiatkowski1816 all the militia troops were Canadians, sure there was no "Canada" as a nation at the time, but the people here were Canadians, also many, many natives were involved, are they british as well ?

[@Pickle_Golf]

So, let’s be factual. In 2014, the Conservatives defunded the Military to just 0.99% of GDP. They disrespected and showed their true colours with respect to Veterans, voting to cut $1 Billion from Veterans Affairs. If you are big on events that impact the honour and heritage of our Military, surely these actions and those who voted for them (Pierre Poilievre) would never get a vote to have another go at defunding and disrespecting them again.

[@mattreid8292]

@@gregswiatkowski1816lmao I guess it was the British bs the British then there wasn’t a America yet either.

[@AlOliver-m2y]

@@gregswiatkowski1816we were the dominion of Canada.

[@gianttrance2320]

Pierre has my vote. He has a disastrous mess to fix

[@wcresponder]

He is willing to give his life. If he is honorably truthful....this will suck the life out of him.

[@Caesar316]

​@wcresponder he's been in politics for 20 years...he's a career politician whose desperate for power.

[@wcresponder]

@@Caesar316 and jag didn't, trudeau etc etc.....when you get to the top spot it sucks the life out of you.

[@chuckhuard9853]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I spent over 17 years in the military and I’m deeply ashamed of what Trudope has done to our once very proud Forces.

[@manlybaker3098]

"Sleeping in the rough" while immigrants live in your barracks, is an insult to your military. Adding to the manning problem is that the US military is "hiring".

[@johnoa1146]

I spent well over 10 to 15 years of my engineering career working with Canadian Military personnel... Air Force, Army and Navy. Some were retired military, many were active duty military.. Overall an awesome set of men and women. We ask so much from them. We must support our military so that they can be there for us all! Trudeau fails in this!!! BIG TIME! He actually fails in pretty much everything he touches!!!

[@kevineldridge4121]

Like father like son homie

[@kennettle]

I talked with a fellow in the sauna and he was quitting the military after 12 years service because he said he couldn't work with the incompetent women.

[@jamesgardiner-g9p]

One thing build proper housing for the single housing at the bases to attract the personnel required for armed forces.

[@BradGriffiths-m9t]

Well said Pierre. Erase our history. We will be doomed to relive it

[@brentgurski9021]

Bring back the passport pages that use to be

and get rid of Trudeau’s image as a child in there. Our passport is an important document not a personal vanity booklet for Trudeau. It’s just another way for him to laugh at Canada.

[@brentgurski9021]

yes sir

[@lesdiggins5340]

Right on Pierre. Make this continent strong. Make any hostile entity be aware we will not tolerate them. On another note, my wife just received her new passport. Looks like a Disney commercial. Bring the real one back please.

[@jeffharper6259]

I was in the CAF from 1978 - 1982. The ethos was different then, but the equipment was terribly old and the pay was worse than working at McDonalds before they raised the minimum wage. I lived on base and after room & board was deducted I cleared about $400.

[@MikeW-yk5tr]

As a Canadian I am appalled that our Govt treats our military that way.

[@rizz_the_dog]

We do not need you therefore you got what your worth was. Nothing more than 400$

[@shirleybalinski4535]

My husband left the US Air Force in 1972, when his enlistment time was up. He was a Staff Sargent up for promotion for Technical Sargent. He made about that same amount.

[@Red-l9v]

Conservatives talk about a great military, but they do not want to pay for it.

[@squangan]

@@MikeW-yk5tr The pay is pretty good now, low rank corporals clearing over $2000 every two weeks.

[@whiskeytango9769]

We need a strong navy and coast guard, especially in the North.

[@Etaoinshrdlu69]

Boats are obsolete. Ask the Muskva

[@BonezBenz]

Merry Christmas Brian and Toronto Sun. ❤

[@bravo2zeroCAN]

Poilievre for PM!

[@elijahrobertscinema6351]

I have a couple life long friends in the Canadian military and both of them are looking to get out. they live on base, so they live in tiny ww2 homes, they get paid a shit wage, and on top of all that the funding is so bad that they hardly do anything other than maintain old ass gear. My one buddy was in Afghanistan when the US pulled out, he was processing refugees, he said if the public knew the type of people we were letting in there would be riots. all under the guise of the refugee status. we let in anyone even if they were on lists. were fucked.

[@SpiTFir3z]

Now we just send coke to Zelensky so he can commit war crimes with his neo nazi regime

[@ronbelanger4113]

Oh please, save it for the clan meeting.

[@Tenshihan-Quinn]

We had an amazing Airbourne, ...WE NEED THEM BACK!

[@wallybartfay56]

After WW2, we actually had the largest navy in the world....

[@sevenhighclub2339]

Canada? Not true lolololol I wish but your so wrong

[@johngidman4574]

Sorry, no. The war started with the Royal Navy being the biggest. The war ended with the US Navy being the biggest, RN second, and the Royal Canadian Navy third.

[@va3svd]

4th largest. But too little, too late. Mackenzie King sat on his hands and let it rot in the interwar period..

[@Myles45-l2T]

Third

[@pin65371]

@@johngidman4574 true... its still embarrassing how far we have fallen though.

[@arthuroates2002]

plus we could care of our veterans not making excuses that they're asking for more then we're willing to give but giving them what they were promised if they joined

[@LindaDixon-u3f]

My grandson joined the Navy. I will not forgive Trudeau ever

[@andys_weekend_art]

Because your grandson joined the Navy, you won't forgive Trudeau? I want to thank your grandson for joining the Navy, very noble of him and a good time to do it. The Navy has been getting new ships and will be getting even more in the future... probably the best branch to be in right now.

[@LindaDixon-u3f]

@andys_weekend_art Thank you for your response. You made my day.

[@JaniceLoriSchmitz]

Military equipment is very important and needs to be spent on, but military infrastructure is also important and needs a big budget increase. I used to work for an engineering firm that planned infrastructure projects for DND, and some of the facilities that those guys work in are in desperate need of renovation or replacement. The new government needs to sit down with the Base Commanders and go over their infrastructure wishlists with them, and plan for some big investments.

[@michaelc.3812]

Conservatives in Colorado love Pierre and support his Canada First agenda. God bless Canada and we throw our support behind Pierre!!!

[@watching-the-watchers55]

Thank You and Merry Christmas!

[@gwater8441]

Have to watch for the dangers inside the country already

[@yourmaker8786]

you are the danger, causing suspicions to your fellow canadians.

[@johnemorrison-kj3ox]

@@yourmaker8786nonsense

[@AlOliver-m2y]

@@yourmaker8786anybody flying a foreign flag is dangerous.

[@sleelofwpg688]

​@@yourmaker8786islamist are not fellow anything

[@Peter-jl3qk]

As much as I respect PP and will be voting conservative as I have all my life, China and Russia are not our enemies, they are our rivals. The West problems are self inflicted by big governments, special interest groups, corporations, neocons and NGO's

[@sonofculloden2]

Agreed - right now not enemies but rivals - let’s keep it that way and reduce government and special interest groups dominating our time and money and culture. And let’s be ready in case we need to.

[@uslanja]

Yes, some degree of truth there. Hopefully the Conservatives curtail some of that deceit and corruption, and a very strong military keeps it that way.

[@sleelofwpg688]

They are very much our enemies. What needs to be done is for Canada, and Canadians, to wake up. Learn the lesson China is teaching. They are our enemy. Friends do NOT take hostages. Friends do NOT engage in economic extortion. Friends do NOT engage in cyber-espionage/attacks. China has proven itself nothing but a Glorified Tong and we should treat them the same we would any mafia group. Cancel ALL trade with them. Ban Hwawei. Cancel ALL investments they were allowed to make in Canada. END dual citizenship with China. Withdraw from, and demand the return of the money sent to their Asia Development Bank. If they ever want to buy anything from us they can buy it cash and carry at the ports, and ship it themselves. Give them 6 months to sell off any interests they have in Canada, and if they don't, nationalize them. China no longer deserves to be treated as a friend and with respect. They have shown us neither, and deserve neither. The only legitimate Chinese govt in the world, is in Taiwan. Any further diplomatic engagement we take with them can happen at the UN. Do NOT encourage tourism placing more ppl in danger of being taken hostage. Look at their activity and see which of their ppl are acting on behalf of the Chinese govt here, engaging in intimidation practices of their expats, and expel them. And expel ALL the students studying here from the ruling class, period. The experiment with China has proven itself a failure, and it is time to end it. And their 5th column (the Confucius Institute, and other CPC run programmes) handing out Liberal memberships at a pro-Beijing rally only demonstrates their dedication to undermining our sovereignty.

[@theeblindmice4826]

Ohh it's far worse than you think.. far worse

[@unity1thelegend2]

💯

[@LapinDebogues]

Let’s not buy “previously enjoyed” equipment either like submarines from the UK or jets from OZland

[@chuckhuard9853]

@@LapinDebogues YES. We need nuclear powered, not armed, but powered subs to allow us to patrol the north properly. Diesel electric JUST CAN’T DO THIS. I want to stress this for all the wingnuts and woke people who can’t tell the difference between powered and armed. The RCAF is also long overdue for new fighters. The likes of either the F22 or the F35’s and we need them yesterday. Not throw away F18’s from our Commonwealth cousins down under. Come on Pierre, we are counting on you.

[@brianconnolly6597]

When I was growing up in the ‘50s, our country responded to the Russian threat by designing and building our own state of the art interceptor jets, we even had an aircraft carrier. Now we can’t even field a peacekeeping contingent of any consequence. What happened.

[@rizz_the_dog]

Canada is not threatened by anyone and we do not need military spending

[@DistinguishedAdmirality]

@@rizz_the_dog "Not threatened by anyone" Uhhhhhhhhhhhhh We have an extremely long and unprotected border in the arctic which if you have looked at a non flat map of the earth you will realise is EXTREMELY close to a certain country? You know, the country that is known for abuse of international law and warmongering? Still don"t know? Ohh it's Russia. You know, the country that recently started the largest war in Europe since WW2 and that has been rapidly building up its arctic capabilities. But hey, we don't need military spending right? Because the US will come to our assistance.... Oh wait, the soon-to-be leader of the US has stated multiple times he will not come to the aid of countries who are not spending 2% of GDP on their army (which we are not)

The Liberals are what happened. They’ve been dismantling our military since Pierre Elliot Trudeau.

[@speediesthesquirrel]

​@@rizz_the_dog that's bs..Every sovereign country needs a military

[@FedUpwitU]

Exactly.​@@rizz_the_dog

[@jackrogers5712]

I will enlist when Pierre takes over

[@lilfrezzy456]

PMs change frequently. I understand your statement, but ur reason for joining should be to defend the people not because so and so is PM.

[@stevesmodelbuilds5473]

I would add, it's not just the amount of spending, but more importantly HOW it's spent.

[@jeffbetts2]

Honourable gentlemen the two of you! Thank you for putting out the message.

[@Miroslaw-rs8ip]

Yes, we need to change the culture from Woke to Warrior in our military 👍

[@sharonsmith2330]

Looking forward to protecting Canada and its military forces….. have family in the military !!!

[@TedRobinson-cc9od]

The Canadian Military Reserves should be involved at the Border and deployed for Security

[@derek89273]

Good idea

[@bobprivate8575]

I'm not Canadian, I'm in the US so let's get that out there up front. IDK if any country wants to have military "boots on the ground" on their borders. That's a discussion for you guys, and a decision for you to make. However, the military certainly can help with border security in other ways. Last week, there was an announcement of a border security plan that included helicopters and drones to patrol your borders. A surveillance role like this, is something that strikes me as being very well suited for the military.

[@Ivan-c3y]

​@bobprivate8575 WE as Americans DO have military on the border, my brother works for border control and told me there is a huge presence of military on the border

[@perkunast9680]

What will they do there, make sure the migrants get all the money owed to them by the government?.

[@Glen-j2f]

Most reservists have very respectable and well paying jobs in civilian life. They would take a financial beating to be at the border. Perhaps enlisting retired Police Officers or ex Military would be a far better choice. Pretty much completely trained for this type of work. Ready to go. Term positions...... easy peasey...

[@shirleybalinski4535]

A duty every Nation owes it citizens( an obligation) is to defend Sovereign borders & sovereign citizens. It is one of the main obligations, above all other social programs,etc. Canada has to get back to basics of governance.

[@RobertPietrobono]

Freedom is a Privilege, and not a Human right. Freedom is never Free because Freedom requires responsibility for vigilance and maintenance.

[@miriam4091]

It was so careless to make our military weak! This is very hard to overlook. PP for PM! 🙏🇨🇦🎄

[@Bushmasterpilot]

Our military is so Broken. We couldnt defend ourselves if we had to, were lucky to have friends like the U.S.A. Every citizen should be armed like Switzerland does!😉

[@ericc8269]

Poilievre for Prime Minister. He speaks common sense.

[@perkunast9680]

I would of come out and said I plan on doubling or even tripling the military spending.

[@derek89273]

Our once proud and distinguished military has been ruined by woke ideology and weak leadership. Time to turn this proud nation around.

[@douglasburnett7731]

We took receipt of our current front line fighter aircraft in 1982 or 1983. Not sure how many folks are still driving a car from that era.

[@markgallicano]

Our military needs to be treated as an industry not an expenditure .With our industry behind it, not off the shelf equipment from another country .

[@Glen-j2f]

Off the shelf REFURBISHED equipment. Frequently not even new.

[@Kraigthecanadian]

That is something i can stand behind im tired of being embarrassed by our once proud respected and feared countries leadership

[@lloydkuepfer1599]

Pierre what are you going to do about spending. Military has to be rebuild. No replacement for equipment sent to Ukraine. JT is lying about what is being spent on military budget

[@uslanja]

Trudeau and the NDPLiberals have done nothing but lie. We have no idea what has really been going and how much damage has been done under them!

[@raymondgagan5300]

Its a sad day for sure when its the gun owning people of Canada that has to be prepared to defend

[@katiemclean9089]

A strong Military brings out National pride in our country . National pride is very much lacking at this present time , under Justin Trudeau and his gang . C A McLean

[@cdmitchell3724]

My son has always wanted to be in the military. But he said recently that he is disgusted with what it has become. He doesnt know what to do anymore

[@sonofculloden2]

True patriot love - in all thy Sons command

[@MikeW-yk5tr]

I want the sixties and seventies back!!!!

[@jeffhedrich3551]

You have to back earlier. Liberals started neutering the military in the 60/70s

[@vcfraser1]

@@MikeW-yk5tr That is the Lester Pearson and Pierre Trudeau years. Not conservaties - and especially not this new form of radical conservative Pierre Policyless will cut services because he has promised to cut taxes which wins him votes. But.....how are things to be paid for? So without the tax base because Mr. Magoo will have "axed the tax" there will be no money for services and they will be cut. You won't notice anything at first but slowly and surely shit will start happening - industrial accidents because there are no government inspectors, highways, bridges and railways go to shit. Pollievre will blame the Trudeau government for years just as Heir Harper did with Chretian and Paul Martin. All the economic eggs will be placed in the oil basket which keeps Alberta happy. This whole radical conservative movement is a western movement traced back to Preston Manning. Its all about make western provinces wealthy and screw everybody else.

[@davidnicholson923]

Our military were always warriors respected all over the world and they will be again to all the Men and Women who serves Merry Christmas

[@sonofculloden2]

Maintain the navy song heart of oak - do not change this because of DEI!!!!!

[@Alfy1ok]

The people are fed up. We need a massive change and to be proud to be Canadian, again.

[@Tenshihan-Quinn]

I agree - it's time we start flying OUR flags again in our FRONT YARDS!

[@KirkMcDonald-h2s]

His response about it's not our fight is spot on. I can't agree with him more. Worry about our interest, not anothers

[@123456bpb]

Glad to hear the military will be enhanced. Hopefully that we will be able to defend ourselves, our territory and shores.

[@brianrip2873]

We went from being the most feared military in ww1 and ww2, too know being the laughing stock of the world

[@waldensmith4796]

Great interview with the Opposition Leader Pierre. P. We should have military preparedness in Canada ti protect our borders Arctic.. We need to not putvAMERICA AND North America at great risk. China and Russia are threats. Working with America to protect North America in the 21st Century is vital. A modern military wuth all eqpt and soldiers is reqd to secure Canada and North Americs. I write with interest and concern.

[@mrhossola7137]

Love CAF but it's literally hamstrung by the Canadian publics' inability to stomach the amount needed for a proper national force

[@LCculater]

15 years ago we talked about F-35 ? Where are they ? Where is Canadian made Arrow jet ? My god politicians get your shit together !!!!

[@sleelofwpg688]

Traitor trudeau killed the buy. Tried to find a diff plane. Failed and had to start the procurement process over to get the same plane he refused to buy

[@someone-l5e9g]

It's about time more Canadians realized how vulnerable they are from the Arctic. There's no guarantee that the US would step in, and NATO certainly hasn't shown any backbone recently.

[@jamesgibson3582]

There's quite a bit of military and infrastructure buildup happening for the Arctic right now.

[@Freelancer-kd4zr]

If Canada is going to have a strong military, we need to adopt similar policies that France has adopted. France produces every military asset domestically. They don’t rely on other countries for military support at most. They might collaborate with other NATO members on producing new vehicles and weapons. Canada hasn’t produced its own domestic vehicles since the Cold War. Ever since we’ve just been buying secondhand tanks and aircraft from countries, like America, Germany, and the United Kingdom. I really hope Canada gets its own domestic arms industry especially when you consider that most of Canada’s military operations is either domestic, deployed with NATO or some form of peacekeeping. We desperately need to build our own equipment that works with our military policies.

[@katendra88]

I Think Pierre Poilievre will one of greatest PM ever .

[@basketthound2133]

Thank you both. Exactly! Bring us back from all this woke; CM Trudeau & Jugheads BS. I come from a Military family who had members who fought and died for Canada in WW1 and WW2.

[@grantevans8854]

Thank you for your service, Brian Lilley.

[@jeremythebeer8609]

Never erase your history. Be honest about it. Remember it. Learn from it.

[@Relic67]

JT grew up with his fathers disdain for the CAF.

[@normplatt7549]

Good FOR YOU! Speaking on the military! Merry Christmas!

[@TheWolfsnack]

Mortar bombs not Tampons.....

[@kimcourt5652]

Thank you brian thank you pierre❤❤

[@NickSabatini-m2x]

A real moral booster would be to bring back the Canadian Airborne Rgts, and thats just to start

[@moose6144]

Anyone that knows about the Canadian military history will understand the Canadiens are some of the most furious fighters out there right from World War I and right through World War II and into the Afghan when Canadians have three of the five longest sniper shots in the world what does that say about our Soldiers

[@the_keen_edge]

Canada should worry about our own boarders, and that's it. We should not be sending our people to fight other Countries that are not a threat to us. Let worry about Canada for a change!

[@uslanja]

You write the words and sentiment of a coward. Stopping at our border brings the aggression right to us. Better anywhere else but here.

[@milosnovakovic2940]

If you go everywhere else, you will bring it here....

[@Jackie-o3b]

I remember always seeing Canadian Army trucks on the highways Never see them anymore

[@markberry7360]

The CRA has 58,000 employees Our military has an estimated 33,000 We have more CRA to monitor the population than we do guarding our Nation?

[@SpiTFir3z]

Yes when you are ruled by WEF traitors who sold out Canada and demoralized the nation.

[@Bobg6110]

The young people see how governments (both) treat the military and veterans, perhaps that is also a reason not to join? Speaking as a veteran. The military sacrifice a lot, and many risk their lives. Now compare their service and pensions with that of politicians.

[@sorshiaemms5959]

WE should also go back to our original national anthem lyrics as well never mind far and wide

[@sonofculloden2]

All thy sons command

[@Tenshihan-Quinn]

@@sonofculloden2 YES!!!

[@Pickle_Golf]

Your life changed when the anthem was updated? What ever did you do when the 1908 version was adapted to the one you recognize today?

[@Pickle_Golf]

Original 1908 lyrics: O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love thou dost in us command. We see thee rising fair, dear land, The True North, strong and free; And stand on guard, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. Refrain O Canada! O Canada! O Canada! We stand on guard for thee. O Canada! We stand on guard for thee. O Canada! Where pines and maples grow, Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow, How dear to us thy broad domain, From East to Western Sea; Thou land of hope for all who toil! Thou True North, strong and free! (Refrain) O Canada! Beneath thy shining skies May stalwart sons and gentle maidens rise, To keep thee steadfast through the years, From East to Western Sea. Our own beloved native land, Our True North, strong and free! (Refrain) Ruler Supreme, Who hearest humble prayer, Hold our dominion within Thy loving care. Help us to find, O God, in Thee, A lasting, rich reward, As waiting for the Better Day We ever stand on guard.

[@sorshiaemms5959]

@@Pickle_Golf THANKS

[@seumasnatuaighe]

Good one, Brian. I think Poilievre has a handle on what needs to be done. He has a monumental task before him in undoing the damage and it will not happen quickly. This rebuilding of the Canadian Armed forces will be a decade long project. Good luck and Merry Christmas, Canada.

[@tomvandervoort2437]

To rebuild the country, all the current woke bureaucrats in each department need the pink slip too.

[@Tenshihan-Quinn]

Damn right, Tom! 👍

[@tysonhargreaves1983]

The cra has twice many employees than we have members in our military. Make that make sense.

[@Snakes709]

I was on exercise and our leopard tanks turret ring ate itself. No replacement parts in canada so we had to rip the turret ring out of a monument and brought to us in the field just so we can finish the exercise. The biggest issue isnt money, equipment or woke. Its the leadership. My regiments leadership was fucking poison. Which is why i got out. Life altering injury, was told to suck it up and do my job. Once i started looking out for my health, i was treated like shit. Since i wasnt able to perform my duties i was just another number and i didnt matter.

[@gregswiatkowski1816]

What else were they supposed to do with you. You said yourself you were not able to perform your duties…

[@SpiTFir3z]

​@@gregswiatkowski1816 Are you stupid? 😂 Rehab the injury and back to work when healed

[@zeusman123]

My daughter in law is in Naval Reserves and their phys ed night was interpretive dance and not any physical strengthening exercises as it used to be.

[@panoramicpictures8144]

You need to move bases back near major city centres.

[@stevejones1563]

Also have a plan from day one and treat this as urgent, don't drag it out like the current whatever you want to call it .

[@timolheiser7874]

HOORAH!

[@LetsGoOutdoors]

As a RCAF vet I applaud the new direction, my only caution is that a new government doesn’t mess with Veteran Affairs benefits. For those of us who wore the uniform and made a sacrifice whether it be physically or mentally having that recognized and supported by Veteran Affairs through its various programs needs to be supported.