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dapaterson said:What core combat or combat support capability does CANEX provide? Why should the military be in the business of running a third rate chain of retail stores? Why should money that could buy boots or clothes or fuel or vehicles or ammo be spent so people can pay the same price as Best Buy for a TV?
The question of military housing is the same: if there is no viable local market, providing housing makes sense (and is aligned with policy). But Kingston, for example, has a population of over 100000. Why does the military need to own & maintain 497 housing units there? Certainly, some SQs for courses are a good use of money (cheaper than sticking people in the Holiday Inn), but why should DND/CAF spend time, effort and money to be a third rate landlord?
I can tell you that in Petawawa the Canex grocery store is a godsend. They provide much better quality produce and meats than Moncion did, without the monopoly prices! In small areas the Canex is a must.