Justin Trudeau hints at boosting Canada’s military spending

I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[FJAG]

In Germany’s defence, there is pressure from NATO for the Germany (and a few other countries) to improve its east/west road infrastructure to support operations. In the event of war the US & UK will arrive at Western European ports with fleets of the worlds two heaviest in-service tanks and the intent to move these by road through Germany.

What? The autobahn system Hitler built to move his armies across the country isn't good enough anymore?

 

[SeaKingTacco]

What? The autobahn system Hitler built to move his armies across the country isn't good enough anymore?

Don’t mention the war…

 

[dapaterson]

Don’t mention the war…

 

[Rudburg]

What? The autobahn system Hitler built to move his armies across the country isn't good enough anymore?

If you are going to Paris - yes.

If you are going to Moscow - no.

 

[KevinB]

If you are going to Paris - yes.

If you are going to Moscow - no.

Would be a funny PsyOp to make a bunch of super Highways from NATO countries towards Russia and have distance to Moscow marked very few KM…

 

[Rudburg]

Would be a funny PsyOp to make a bunch of super Highways from NATO countries towards Russia and have distance to Moscow marked very few KM…

"Uh, why are you guys building trains that are designed to run on Russian rail gauge?"

 

[OldSolduer]

"Uh, why are you guys building trains that are designed to run on Russian rail gauge?"

"Ah thank you very much for that...question. When we want you to know we will tell you....now sign ze papers....."

(German Gestapo accent)

 

[Kirkhill]

Bill Morneau - Trudeau's first Finance Minister, after going to the US Democratic National Convention (and historically well aligned with the progressive agenda of the Podestas, Clintons, WEF, Green and Electrical "Revolutions" now sez

As we approach the renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2026, we must face an uncomfortable truth: Despite America’s close connections to Canada, our deeply intertwined economies are overshadowed by U.S. priorities that increasingly focus on military and security concerns, areas where Canada’s role is often seen as insufficient.

Opinion: An uncomfortable truth: Canada’s misalignment with U.S. priorities will cost our economy

Alignment with the United States will have an impact on Canada’s own policies – from trade and fiscal strategies to the very organization of our economy

www.theglobeandmail.com

As Finance Minister, I saw firsthand how challenging it was to meet our stated goals while increasing defence expenditures. But the world of 2024 looks fundamentally different from 2015, when I was appointed to the post. The cost of committing to 2 per cent sooner is hard, and procurement realities are challenging. However, when the world changes, we need to change with it.

Second, we must prove ourselves as reliable partners in emerging industries like critical minerals, essential for driving the renewable energy revolution. The U.S. is questioning whether Canada can deliver on this promise efficiently and dependably. Our response must go beyond assurances; we need a regulatory and investment framework that demonstrates our commitment to this partnership.

Third, as the U.S. strives for global technological dominance, we need to re-evaluate our approach to the digital economy. Should we proceed with taxing U.S. tech giants, or is there a more strategic way to align our interests with those of the U.S.?

Fourth, Canada’s strengths – our financial sector and natural resources – are vital to the U.S. economy. However, regulatory and tax policies often undermine their potential. We must ask ourselves whether we are maximizing our comparative advantages.

Finally, it is time for a comprehensive reassessment of our approach to this critical partnership. The world has changed dramatically since Canada last conducted a foreign policy review two decades ago, and so has our relationship with the U.S. Our allies expect Canada to contribute to broader strategic objectives that extend beyond traditional trade and economic concerns. Let’s think hard about what that means.

Trudeau's Non-Alignment isn't in fashion.

 

[Good2Golf]

Bill Morneau - Trudeau's first Finance Minister, after going to the US Democratic National Convention (and historically well aligned with the progressive agenda of the Podestas, Clintons, WEF, Green and Electrical "Revolutions" now sez

Opinion: An uncomfortable truth: Canada’s misalignment with U.S. priorities will cost our economy

Alignment with the United States will have an impact on Canada’s own policies – from trade and fiscal strategies to the very organization of our economy

www.theglobeandmail.com

Trudeau's Non-Alignment isn't in fashion.

Well at least Morneau knows the importance of following the money…and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see whose horse Canada is hitched to…

 

[RangerRay]

Bill Morneau - Trudeau's first Finance Minister, after going to the US Democratic National Convention (and historically well aligned with the progressive agenda of the Podestas, Clintons, WEF, Green and Electrical "Revolutions" now sez

Opinion: An uncomfortable truth: Canada’s misalignment with U.S. priorities will cost our economy

Alignment with the United States will have an impact on Canada’s own policies – from trade and fiscal strategies to the very organization of our economy

www.theglobeandmail.com

Trudeau's Non-Alignment isn't in fashion.

 

[Czech_pivo]

Bill Morneau - Trudeau's first Finance Minister, after going to the US Democratic National Convention (and historically well aligned with the progressive agenda of the Podestas, Clintons, WEF, Green and Electrical "Revolutions" now sez

Opinion: An uncomfortable truth: Canada’s misalignment with U.S. priorities will cost our economy

Alignment with the United States will have an impact on Canada’s own policies – from trade and fiscal strategies to the very organization of our economy

www.theglobeandmail.com

Trudeau's Non-Alignment isn't in fashion.

Looks like someone pulled their head out of the sand and realized that the writing is plainly on the wall for all who are able to read.

 

[RangerRay]

Looks like someone pulled their head out of the sand and realized that the writing is plainly on the wall for all who are able to read.

Based on what he’s said before, this wasn’t his only disagreement with JT. As much as he had that “cosmopolitan elite” air about that annoyed a lot of non-Liberals, I think he was the one brake on Trudeau’s fiscal irresponsibility when he was in cabinet.

 

[OldSolduer]

SO the question is - or should be: Is Canada prepared to fight in a real honest to God shooting war? I think we know the answer to that.

 

[Furniture]

SO the question is - or should be: Is Canada prepared to fight in a real honest to God shooting war? I think we know the answer to that.

No, but we are prepared to send a lot of people over ill equipped to make it look like we are...

 

[OldSolduer]

No, but we are prepared to send a lot of people over ill equipped to make it look like we are...

Just like WW 1 and WW 2.....Afghanistan.....

 

[dimsum]

SO the question is - or should be: Is Canada prepared to fight in a real honest to God shooting war? I think we know the answer to that.

When was the last time we were? Korea?

 

[FJAG]

When was the last time we were? Korea?

Canada wasn't prepared to fight in Korea. It had some six divisions of Militia and a fraction of a regular force airborne brigade, neither of which it was prepared to send. Instead it formed a special force recruited from militiamen and former WW2 types that needed time to form and train before being sent overseas.

Same, same for the Boer War, WW1 and WW2. Maybe the NW Rebellion?

"Unready! Aye unready!" would be a good motto.

 

[Maxman1]

Canada wasn't prepared to fight in Korea. It had some six divisions of Militia and a fraction of a regular force airborne brigade, neither of which it was prepared to send. Instead it formed a special force recruited from militiamen and former WW2 types that needed time to form and train before being sent overseas.

Same, same for the Boer War, WW1 and WW2. Maybe the NW Rebellion?

"Unready! Aye unready!" would be a good motto.

"Which it will be ready when it's ready."

 

[Czech_pivo]

Based on what he’s said before, this wasn’t his only disagreement with JT. As much as he had that “cosmopolitan elite” air about that annoyed a lot of non-Liberals, I think he was the one brake on Trudeau’s fiscal irresponsibility when he was in cabinet.

And they went from him to a Journalist as being FM. First time is decades and decades that a non-finance person ran the FM position and it shows massively.

 

[FSTO]

Canada wasn't prepared to fight in Korea. It had some six divisions of Militia and a fraction of a regular force airborne brigade, neither of which it was prepared to send. Instead it formed a special force recruited from militiamen and former WW2 types that needed time to form and train before being sent overseas.

Same, same for the Boer War, WW1 and WW2. Maybe the NW Rebellion?

"Unready! Aye unready!" would be a good motto.

RCN.

The Korean War erupted on June 25, 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea. The first Canadian military response was made by the RCN less than two weeks after the outbreak of hostilities when three destroyers, HMCS Cayuga, Athabaskan and Sioux set sail for the Far East.

Korean War - The Canadian Navy - Canadian Armed Forces - History - Veterans Affairs Canada

Remember Canada’s Veterans

www.veterans.gc.ca