By David Dunlop, 14 January 2024
Below is an article from 9 January 2024 in Vanguard Magazine that again underpins the secretive policies of the present government. In the article entitled "Canada's Defence Policy: The Update to Strong, Secure, Engaged is Long Overdue," Jake Jacobson pinpoints the urgent need to release this updated policy ASAP. All Canadians need to know exactly what Canada's future policies are with regard to the Canadian Armed Forces for the foreseeable future. He illustrates that the government is hesitating on a policy that is long overdue and that there is now "a vacuum of direction and intent that daily increases doubt in the minds of Canadians and allies." If this document is not released soon, it will be obsolete before it is released. The article is an interesting read for all Forum members. Another document that's 'missing-in action' is the Lockheed Martin CSC Frigate Preliminary Design Review (PDR) document. This important document also has a direct impact on Canada's Defence Policy. My question is: "Where's The Beef?"
5 thoughts on “Where’s the Beef?”
I suspect my comment won’t get published but the current government has no idea or clue what they are doing. For government who campaigned on being open and transparent it is far from that reality. This Strong and Secure is a load of dung. This country still believes that the USA should come to our rescue instead defending ourselves and proving we have a strong and secure military. NATO doesn’t even consider us relevant any more. I can’t find anything good to say except that an election should be called for the public to decide if the current government stays or goes.
Good afternoon Ron,
I suspect that only disappointment awaits those who believe that a “revolution” after the next federal election will lead to the immediate settlement of all of the world’s and country’s problems, and large defence budgets that purchase all of the personnel, equipment, and services that the CAF need in record setting times.
I submit that one must be careful about that for which one wishes.
Ubique,
Les
I disagree with you. We have had 7 years of the current government and where are we today? Other than 30 billion spent last year it was all required. Short of getting into a political debate about political parties, a change is needed. Is a different party going to make a difference? I think it will. Time will tell.
I would just say Ron, that you very well may be right with the Conservatives in as government. They at least, could not do any worse than this government has “managed” to do and may even be a better option for a revitalized military. We will likely know soon! Cheers!
Good morning Ron and David,
You may be correct that a new government will do better defence-wise than the current one.
I suggest, though, that you consider the previous government’s record on defence (JSS shambles, low-cost, feel-good items (rank insignia, Halifax Rifles, Cape Breton Highlanders, etc) in lieu of matters of substance, CF-18 replacement mess, cost cutting, etc) and ask yourself whether we can reasonably expect a new government to do even as well.
Time will tell.
Ubique,
Les