Our North - SSE Policy Update Megathread

[Maxman1]

That's some fine bureaucratic speechifying right there.

Might as well have said "Depends on what the definition of "is" is."

 

[ueo]

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It’s all part of that pesky leadership thing. Know your troops and promote their welfare. The CO and at least the Adjutant should have insight on MELs etc

Instead of reading a screen or two, wouldn't it be better to get out and actually interface with the troops?

 

[SeaKingTacco]

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Instead of reading a screen or two, wouldn't it be better to get out and actually interface with the troops?

What has that got to do with getting Medical Employment Limitations from the Base Surgeon?

“Good Morning Pte Bloggins, how is your day? Any medical employment limitations I should know about?”

“Oh, yes sir! I am excused duty until 2027!”

“Great! Then you go right home…”

Is that what you had in mind? Or should the CO get that from the Base Surgeon?

 

[ueo]

What has that got to do with getting Medical Employment Limitations from the Base Surgeon?

Actually dealing face to face might give a better assessment of limitations as both physical, mental, and emotional states can be seen and assesed.

 

[OldSolduer]

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Instead of reading a screen or two, wouldn't it be better to get out and actually interface with the troops?

Yes. For sure.

However the CO should know the MELs of those affected by medical conditions.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

Actually dealing face to face might give a better assessment of limitations as both physical, mental, and emotional states can be seen and assesed.

Sure, but that doesn’t replace the Base Surgeon telling a CO what the actual limitations are.

 

[Harris]

The product niche might just be Canadian industrial benefits (and related votes) rather than a clearly defined military capability

TAPV has entered the chat.

 

[Cdn_Merchant_Navy Guy]

Since we already have existing armoured vehicle production (of the literal "LAV") in London I'm guessing that they're talking about something else here.

My guess is they're looking at something like Roshel rather than new IFV's or other heavy vehicles.

The CAF - Preparing for yesterday's war tomorrow!

The above seems in line with a governmental spending maxim -

“Yesterday’s technology, available today, at tomorrow’s prices!”

 

[dimsum]

Peter Mansbridge’s guest seems to think that the new policy is a public about-face on the Canadian govt’s view on the Arctic. Also, that it’s released before the upcoming NATO summit and the US election.

The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge: Billions In New Defence Spending -- Why and Will It Even Happen? on Apple Podcasts

Show The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge, Ep Billions In New Defence Spending -- Why and Will It Even Happen? - Apr 9, 2024

podcasts.apple.com

 

[MilEME09]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1778415354760266083

 

[JLB50]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1778415354760266083

I’ve never been a fan of Bill Blair, particularly when he was Chief of Toronto Police Services. However, I must say, that he has been saying things lately that few others in his party have dared to say about the state of our defence capabilities. Even if he is not an eloquent speaker, his “death spiral” utterings seem to have captured public attention and are hopefully making more and more people wake up to what’s happening. I only wish Anita Anand, Harjit Sajjan and their predecessors in Harper’s government would have spoken up earlier before we got to this late stage.

 

[GK .Dundas]

The sad part is if you look at our country's history. You see that we keep doing this. Over and over.
What's the definition of insanity again ?

 

[calculus]

Strong hint that subs are a discussion topic with the French PM, who is in Ottawa for bi-lateral talks.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/french-pm-gabrial-attal-europe-defence-security-1.7170388

 

[JLB50]

Strong hint that subs are a discussion topic with the French PM, who is in Ottawa for bi-lateral talks.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/french-pm-gabrial-attal-europe-defence-security-1.7170388

Talk is cheap.

 

[Halifax Tar]

Strong hint that subs are a discussion topic with the French PM, who is in Ottawa for bi-lateral talks.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/french-pm-gabrial-attal-europe-defence-security-1.7170388

I'm happy to see Europe waking up to the fact that European problems should be first solved by Europeans. Including their defence.

This is all a Trump victory. He, without being in power or doing anything, is forcing us and our allies to put up or shut up.

 

[YZT580]

I'm happy to see Europe waking up to the fact that European problems should be first solved by Europeans. Including their defence.

This is all a Trump victory. He, without being in power or doing anything, is forcing us and our allies to put up or shut up.

ironic isn't it

 

[JLB50]

ironic isn't it

Maybe, he will even give Russia permission to invade our Arctic areas for not carrying our weight in NATO.

 

[FJAG]

Strong hint that subs are a discussion topic with the French PM, who is in Ottawa for bi-lateral talks.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/french-pm-gabrial-attal-europe-defence-security-1.7170388

Noooooooo. They're trying to sell us the subs that Australia didn't want.

 

[Kirkhill]

Maybe, he will even give Russia permission to invade our Arctic areas for not carrying our weight in NATO.

Maybe he will offer a decent price.

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/21/heres-why-trump-wants-to-buy-greenland.html

 

[FJAG]

I'm happy to see Europe waking up to the fact that European problems should be first solved by Europeans. Including their defence.

This is all a Trump victory. He, without being in power or doing anything, is forcing us and our allies to put up or shut up.

It's not Trump. It's Putin. This whole thing wouldn't even be a thing if it wasn't for Putin. Trump is just letting his incessant blabbering embolden Putin.