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posted ago by RandomNumber ago by RandomNumber +64 / -0

The Collapse Of Canada’s Military Should Be The Biggest Story In Our Nation

https://spencerfernando.com/2022/10/24/the-collapse-of-canadas-military-should-be-the-biggest-story-in-our-nation/

"Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton has a seating capacity of 55,614 people. BC Place in Vancouver has a seating capacity of 52,465 people. IG Field in Winnipeg has a seating capacity of 33,422 people. BMO Field in Toronto has a seating capacity of 27,000 people. Why bring this up? Because it can help us visualize the absolutely disastrous state of the Canadian Armed Forces. It is quite possible that – at this very moment – Canada’s deployable Armed Forces personnel couldn’t even fill a CFL Stadium. ..."

Some years ago, I heard a talk by an upper level Navy guy who was bemoaning the heavy red tape impeding speedy recruitment. Even if they get an absolutely ideal candidate walking into a recruiting centre, it took so long to get back to the guy that by the time they have done so, in many cases the guy had lost interest and gotten another job.

I'm sure it has NOT gotten better.