LOL our problems started when Trudeau was elected , and now continue with Carney.Trump, right or wrong does not work for Canadians , he was elected by the American people to work for them.
We need to step away from the U.S. They are no longer a friend and would rather see us as a territory no matter their 51st state talk. We would have no territorial rights, no votes and no autonomy. They have already shown that any purchase of military equipment comes with a "kill switch", that allows them control over our own military vehicles, if purchased from them. It's time to move on and become a citizen of the world at large.
Canada is absolutely moving in the right direction. The American government (Trump and friends) have adequately demonstrated their penchant for antagonism and war (tariffs, Iran, Israel, Venezuela, Cuba...). Can Canada be that far behind on their list of targets?Purchasing any defense equipment from the US comes with huge risks, especially when they can withhold upgrades to their proprietary software. What use is a jet when they can crash it with the push of a button? There's no question that the government is in a tough position, orchestrated by Trump. For the foreseeable future, I don't see Canada being an ally of the US. Certainly not while Republicans are at the helm. We are in their crosshairs. Building our defensive capability without their technology is the smartest thing we can do.
It doesn’t matter where Carney spends Canadian money; he had already in every area before defence spending when tariffs were announced to try to appease Donald Trump, and Trump just has a new tantrum, comes up with a story about tariffs on something else, so it doesn’t matter what we do on this side; nothing’s going to please the Americans. At least Carney sees thought trumps bs. Even if Carney gave into everything, Canada will still get nothing; this is why we have to cut the umbilical cord, as you can see many other countries are as well and in the long run it is the Americans who will be left for themselves and they can continue to divide and cause chaos over there. That’s how they enjoy to live.
Stop trying to oppose everything American. Learn some history and understand the importance of a fair trading relationship with our neighbours. Their current leader will not be in power forever and dismantling future ties with the US as a result of being disgruntled with Trump will bite us in the apple in the long run. There is no better country that is in the position to be our ally than the USA.
So tired of hearing about FIFA and the massive cost to taxpayers. It would be nice if the police put this much effort into going after illegal drugs and guns.
These two statues are hideous, grotesque and were a frivolous waste of taxpayer money. However, that does not give anyone the right to vandalize them or any other public art installation.
The purchase from Saab is a good start, but what about the Gripen?Seems to me, it fits our needs, provides jobs, and is far more useable in Canada than the F35.With the F35, we have to ask for permission to fly it, from the US, and they will only sell us the stripped down version. We don't need the super stealthy, and we for sure don't need or want, the cost, of the F35, which, doesn't like cold weather.