Justin Trudeau hints at boosting Canada’s military spending

I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[WLSC]

That's why it's pointless even talking about this. From what I can see, there is no need to even rewrite SSE because this new funding we are receiving is simply status quo.

And as @KevinB said, the SSE is written in such a way that it can be expanded for what we need.

 

[WLSC]

Global Affairs first needs to articulates a national WoG strategy and decide where our areas of interest lie and how we’ll defend those interests. Only then can a military strategy can be devised. Anything else is really just guess work.

You they can do that in the next…6 months?

 

[Czech_pivo]

That's why it's pointless even talking about this. From what I can see, there is no need to even rewrite SSE because this new funding we are receiving is simply status quo.

Spot on.

 

[Haggis]

The government has also put in a strategic program review. Looking for $1B in 24/25, $2B in 25/26, and $3B recurring after that. (Budget chapter 9).

Not all from DND, (obviously), but it's good news that there is an intent to reduce spending.

I could find him at least $1B right now and the end to some expensive court challenges, too. #scrapthegunban

 

[Maxman1]

The truth -

lay out the timeline/costs of obtaining used Aussie F-18s and how many are usable today.

And the fact we were originally going to buy brand new Super Hornets, but that was cancelled out of spite after Boeing made a complaint against Bombardier for selling jets below cost, which is what lead to the used Hornet purchase in the first place.

 

[Kirkhill]

Global Affairs first needs to articulates a national WoG strategy and decide where our areas of interest lie and how we’ll defend those interests. Only then can a military strategy can be devised. Anything else is really just guess work.

The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

The Prime Minister also congratulated the following individuals who have retired from the Public Service, and thanked them for their dedication and service to Canadians

pm.gc.ca

If there is hope to be had I still find it in this January announcement - 6 weeks before the Russians went into Ukraine. We are now 6 weeks past that.

To be fair to those office holders it will take a lot longer than 12 weeks to reorg Global Affairs, National Defence, Procurement, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. All necessary before we can start contemplating spending new money wisely. I am also hopeful that Anand and Freeland can stay focused.

I guess we should wait another year and see what happens.

 

[MilEME09]

The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

The Prime Minister also congratulated the following individuals who have retired from the Public Service, and thanked them for their dedication and service to Canadians

pm.gc.ca

If there is hope to be had I still find it in this January announcement - 6 weeks before the Russians went into Ukraine. We are now 6 weeks past that.

To be fair to those office holders it will take a lot longer than 12 weeks to reorg Global Affairs, National Defence, Procurement, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. All necessary before we can start contemplating spending new money wisely. I am also hopeful that Anand and Freeland can stay focused.

I guess we should wait another year and see what happens.

Gotta remember the whole CA is in a reconstitution phase as we implement Force 2025, now is the best possible time for us to get procurement fixed as well so that F2025 can be implemented smoothly regarding identified gaps in kit.

 

[Kirkhill]

Gotta remember the whole CA is in a reconstitution phase as we implement Force 2025, now is the best possible time for us to get procurement fixed as well so that F2025 can be implemented smoothly regarding identified gaps in kit.

I can see the time imperative but the problem is decades in the making. New people in new seats with a war intervening are not going to generate credible fixes in 12 weeks.

 

[MilEME09]

I can see the time imperative but the problem is decades in the making. New people in new seats with a war intervening are not going to generate credible fixes in 12 weeks.

Because these is still a lack of political will to do something rather then give the appearance of doing something

 

[Kirkhill]

Politico is not impressed

Canada's 2022 budget: Plan to boost military spending 'falls flat' amid high hopes - POLITICO

 

[Booter]

Politico is not impressed

Canada's 2022 budget: Plan to boost military spending 'falls flat' amid high hopes - POLITICO

So the feeling there is with inflation this has been a negligible increase. In this thread it was said inflation is built into the budget.

I detest the unclear way the Canadian government throws numbers around. What does it REALLY mean shouldn’t be so hard to see

 

[Kirkhill]

Another (local) area of interest for the CAF and the GoC/GAC.

The Latin America Instability Matrix: Mapping Risks in the Region

The Latin America Instability Matrix provides an analytical framework for signs of possible instability at the country level and cross-cutting factors that can either attenuate or exacerbate these risks. Based on 23 indicators spanning across socio-economic, political, security, resilience...

www.iiss.org

Opportunity to exploit the Kingston Jamaica Operational Support Hub.

 

[Czech_pivo]

So the feeling there is with inflation this has been a negligible increase. In this thread it was said inflation is built into the budget.

I detest the unclear way the Canadian government throws numbers around. What does it REALLY mean shouldn’t be so hard to see

It’s their modus operandi - keep us like mushrooms.

 

[dapaterson]

So the feeling there is with inflation this has been a negligible increase. In this thread it was said inflation is built into the budget.

I detest the unclear way the Canadian government throws numbers around. What does it REALLY mean shouldn’t be so hard to see

There is extant inflation built into GoC funding models. There is real growth in this budget - not to 2%, but growth just the same .

Besides, the cynic on me notes that spending increase announcements can be too politically advantageous to waste in a budget, far better to spread them out over time.

 

[Dale Denton]

Another (local) area of interest for the CAF and the GoC/GAC.

The Latin America Instability Matrix: Mapping Risks in the Region

The Latin America Instability Matrix provides an analytical framework for signs of possible instability at the country level and cross-cutting factors that can either attenuate or exacerbate these risks. Based on 23 indicators spanning across socio-economic, political, security, resilience...

www.iiss.org

Opportunity to exploit the Kingston Jamaica Operational Support Hub.

If we cared to be an actual Middle Power (TM), we should work extensively in the Caribbean. It's much easier to for us to get to, and we've had strong ties to the Caribbean since before Confederation, as well as the large communities here comprising of Caribbeans. If the Dutch have the capability, so could we.

Lease a section for free to the UN, expand base Op Carib and Projection out of there, continue to work with the JDF and anyone else in the area.

Not to mention the posting opportunities...

 

[MilEME09]

Federal budget 2022: More defence funding in wake of Canada’s F-35 about-face

Canada’s F-35 flip-flop amid the Ukraine war underscores the need for a far-reaching, comprehensive review of the defence, security, diplomatic and development issues facing the country.

theconversation.com

 

[dimsum]

Federal budget 2022: More defence funding in wake of Canada’s F-35 about-face

Canada’s F-35 flip-flop amid the Ukraine war underscores the need for a far-reaching, comprehensive review of the defence, security, diplomatic and development issues facing the country.

theconversation.com

I had to check the date of the article. Didn't the govt hint that there would be an upcoming defence policy review a couple of days prior to the budget?

I could be completely imagining it though.

 

[MilEME09]

I had to check the date of the article. Didn't the govt hint that there would be an upcoming defence policy review a couple of days prior to the budget?

I could be completely imagining it though.

Well they are great at Convening

 

[Humphrey Bogart]

If we cared to be an actual Middle Power (TM), we should work extensively in the Caribbean. It's much easier to for us to get to, and we've had strong ties to the Caribbean since before Confederation, as well as the large communities here comprising of Caribbeans. If the Dutch have the capability, so could we.

Lease a section for free to the UN, expand base Op Carib and Projection out of there, continue to work with the JDF and anyone else in the area.

Not to mention the posting opportunities...

I said the same thing 10 years ago when everyone was salivating over the Pivot to the Pacific. Nobody liked it because it would mean acknowledging some uneasy truths about ourselves.

Canada has actual interests in the Caribbean, it would actually make sense to focus efforts there and in Central South America.

 

[Halifax Tar]

I said the same thing 10 years ago when everyone was salivating over the Pivot to the Pacific. Nobody liked it because it would mean acknowledging some uneasy truths about ourselves.

Canada has actual interests in the Caribbean, it would actually make sense to focus efforts there and in Central South America.

Agree.