WATCH: Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks about Canadian military

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@TomPistol]

Canada needs to end all this woke bs

[@gregd183]

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

[@watching-the-watchers55]

PLEASE!

[@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 🤦‍♂️

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@tamilong4783]

Warriors not weiners!

[@TSUNAMICali]

Anthony Weiner spotting😂

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@carollehince8472]

Well said Pierre

[@johnemorrison-kj3ox]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@BradGriffiths-m9t]

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

[@whiskeytango9769]

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

[@Etaoinshrdlu69]

Boats are obsolete. Ask the Muskva

[@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

[@jamesgardiner-g9p]

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

[@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

[@LindaDixon-u3f]

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

[@BonezBenz]

Merry Christmas Brian and Toronto Sun. ❤

[@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

[@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..

[@myles3856]

Third

[@pin65371]

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

[@bravo2zeroCAN]

Poilievre for PM!

[@Tenshihan-Quinn]

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

[@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.

[@jackrogers5712]

I will enlist when Pierre takes over

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@raymondgagan5300]

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

[@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

[@DistractionPicklesEveryWhere]

Exactly.​@@rizz_the_dog

[@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!

[@derek89273]

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

[@ericc8269]

Poilievre for Prime Minister. He speaks common sense.

[@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.

[@sharonsmith2330]

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

[@TheWolfsnack]

Mortar bombs not Tampons.....

[@Miroslaw-rs8ip]

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

[@RobertPietrobono]

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

[@MikeW-yk5tr]

I want the sixties and seventies back!!!!

[@jeffhedrich3551]

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

[@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.

[@sonofculloden2]

True patriot love - in all thy Sons command

[@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.

[@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!!!!!

[@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

[@jeremythebeer8609]

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

[@katendra88]

I Think Pierre Poilievre will one of greatest PM ever .

[@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!😉

[@lenwalker7393]

This is my second comment on this report but I recall vividly a televised question from a disabled veteran to Trudeau asking him to increase pensions. Trudeau’s answer? It’s all we can afford. The Conservatives should find that clip and use it in their election campaign. A great example of Trudeau’s long-term indifference to our military.

[@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.

[@Relic67]

JT grew up with his fathers disdain for the CAF.

[@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!

[@jeffbetts2]

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

[@greglittle4513]

There is a reason Japan didn’t want to fight America on their own turf. The Japanese generals said there would be a rifle behind every blade of grass. We could have the same as that but Trudeau wants to remove all firearm ownership in Canada. Kinda hard to defend a country with cellular phones and pride flags.

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@miriam4091]

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

[@mdsf01]

Suuuuure.... LOL! Defence spending under Stephen Harper's govt. was at a record low after our mission in Afghanistan was completed. People seem to forget that. With 35+ years serving in the Forces, I saw governments come and go and that was one of the worst times. I even stopped being a member of the Conservative party, I was so disgusted by what I was living through. The rationailzation/cuts will come again.

[@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.

[@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 !!!!

[@brianrip2873]

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

[@perkunast9680]

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

[@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.

[@NickSabatini-m2x]

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

[@Kraigthecanadian]

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

[@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.

[@dmeinhertzhagen8764]

I served in the reg forces for 30 years in both combat and support trades, I have never ever seen a true warrior culture within the CAF during my time! It has always been a super woke, left leaning organization. It’s all about a progressive, very feminist culture, full of SHARP training, harassment prevention training, indigenous culture mandatory training, gay & lesbian this, women that! Just look who teaches our future officers at RMC, even Stéphane Dion’s wife worked there a while ago! Personally, I’ve been denouncing this since I join and I can only say this now! We told you so!!

[@elendal]

Canadian procurement process is broken, it takes ages to get anything done, and then another government restarts the whole process.

[@Marshal_Dunnik]

The CAF's problems obviously go well beyond woke. Among other things: - veterans continue to get the shaft - base housing continues to be substandard - RCAF has the readiness rates of a Third World air force - RCN increasingly vulnerable to rust-seeking missiles - the Army has no air defense beyond a few MANPADS, and needs way more drones - ongoing procurement failures mean we pay twice as much for half the capability - little to no capacity to defend our Arctic region, and no, a slushbreaker with a 25mm pop gun won't do it

[@EKH8evil777]

You're right. Take all money going to CBC and woke institutions. Take all foreign funding and put into vetrans needs, then equipment. Remove all dead wood in command postions. Train to fight instead of wear nail polish and use ladies products. That's a start I'm willing fund.

[@seap9570]

Take the billions we give to foreign countries and take that money and put it were in belongs for once, spend it in Canada, give it to the military.

[@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 .

[@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

[@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.

[@PatriciaChura]

Not is the equipment not ready, it is obsolete. Seeing our military walking round with ponytails, men with earrings, a uniform that looked like they slept in it. No respect, no pride, in the uniform. we need to resurrect some of the old time Regimental Sgt. Majors to straighten this lot.

[@JoannDavi]

A Pierre positive: He wants to end "woke." A Pierre negative: He won't spend sufficient money on defense much like Justin.

[@stevesmodelbuilds5473]

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

[@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.

[@123456bpb]

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

[@kenclements3001]

The procurement system is flawed and unworkable. It takes too long to replace equipment and vehicles and when they are replaced, too often it is not by the best possible choice. The recent purchase of the open air vehicles rejected by the US military as being too dangerous due to lack of protection and useless on the modern battlefield, proves once again that we are wasting money on useless products. During WW2, Canada worked with the Americans to produce and purchase military equipment that was common to both armies. The time has come for Canada to enter into a N American military procurement pact where we can be supplied (and produce) with top grade equipment and vehicles from the world's largest arsenal, the USA.

[@mrhossola7137]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@OleGit1497]

The Canadian military has been going downhill due to underfunding since the Korean War.

[@johnmckenny2903]

ENOUGH OF GIVING AWAY OUR TAX MONEY TO AFRICA AND UKRAINE. KEEP OUR MONEY HERE FOR OUR MILITARY, TROOPS AND CANADIANS

[@AA-tb4ff]

i think we could have invested about 43 billion dollars more to our military if funds were allocated properly in this country