[NorthOf45]

IMO, Canada's military priorities should be along the lines of recruitment, training for said recruits, improved equipment for all soldiers, airlift capacity, new multi-purpose supply ships (as proposed by the Conservatives) and helicopters (in progress ... sort of). Then, follow this this up with jets for the Air Force and destroyers/subs for the Navy.

Sadly, the libs just don't get it.

[68skylark]

Canada should be one of the best military powers on earth (and I mean "best" in several different ways -- strength, competence, moral example, etc). Their military has always been known for being the best in the world.

Sadly, some politicians (and some voters) have thrown away this history. If those of us in other countries try to call attention to the problem it's not because we don't admire Canada. It's just the opposite -- the world could use more Canadas, if the country had it's old will and strength back.

[SolutionsOnly]

I have to agree - Canada should be focused on rebuilding its own infrastructure. That they had to contract Russian Aircraft to get their 'DART' team on station should be a national humiliation.

Nations now seem to have lost it - they are caught up in a 'conspicuous compassion' one-upsmanship game that is rather foolish.