@@TheGruntski The salaries were never the main issue, no one joins the army to make money and the Canadian army is already one of the best paid in NATO. The intake was always the problem. Every Canadian soldier in the past 20 years will tell you the same story: They had to tireless hound their recruiters every step of the way to make any progress in joining. And then once they're in, they'd have to wait for months in holding platoons to start basic training. After all that, if you end up in an army that doesn't even have usable sleeping bags, guys are going to leave as soon as they can. THe CDS here VERY SURPRISINGLY seems to understand the issue. Whether they've actually done something effective about it is another story, we'll see.
I genuinely wish Gen. Carignan the best in bringing our Military back to it's former greatness and glory!! Also, I wish our Government (whenever we have one) would smartly increase Defense spending to hit the NATO 2% or even exceeding that target. Our National Defence Forces are an integral part of a functioning Canada, be it in a Peacekeeping role or defence at home or if be in a theatre of war, Canada has an incredible Military History that I for one would like to see continued!
The reality is the CAF could be very effective. She’s in a tough spot and hard to turn on a dime with the procurement headaches. Give the CAF the procurement role, get enough equipment into the system so we can train and deploy. Members join to serve, give them that opportunity.
The intake was always the problem. Every Canadian soldier in the past 20 years will tell you the same story: They had to tireless hound their recruiters every step of the way to make any progress in joining. And then once they're in, they'd have to wait for months in holding platoons to start basic training. After all that, if you end up in an army with worn-out equipment, that doesn't even have usable sleeping bags, and no training budget, guys are going to leave as soon as they can. I'm actually VERY pleasantly surprised the CDS seems to understand these long-running issues. Whether they've actually done something effective about it is another story, we'll see.
She commanded a combat engineer regiment in Afghanistan, was Army Chief of Staff, and commanded NATO's mission in Iraq. If women make you uncomfortable just say so; don't degrade our troops.
@@scottmurray8526 Too be fair, we should be at 5% for at least a few years with the stupid depletion levels of our military. Spare parts, munitions, building factories to produce locally... We do have shipyards doing nothing useful that could be employed. AND we should be a military testing and training ground for nato forces like we used to be.
You should have asked her if the military is closer to reaching its recruitment goal, and if they have lowered it. Because the military not growing, but her saying they are closer to their goal than last year doesn't sound right.
Canadas full strength is 10% of what Ukraine started their war with. There is more new youk city police than the canadian army. The CAF needs to make warriors not play dress up. Percurment needs to be fixed before they hire another person.
Go tell that to the right, they are the always brag about guns and loving the army, what do they really do? None of them would ever live in barracks, let alone face an armed assailant.
All these kids causing trouble, recruit them. Make sure they get into the new technology. Since the army is short of personell Canada needs to get into drones and unmanned armor. These kids love to play arcade games they can control the drones.
A change in leadership style is needed. Our military retains the British War Balloon philosophy for it's officer class. It's not effective and it needs to change.
I absolutely don't mind having female soldiers on the front. BUT, in order to be there, they should have to abide by the very same standards as men. Soldier's ability to do their duty requires strength and endurance amongst other things. Lowering standards for female soldiers just to allow more of them to qualify for the job is quite frankly a risk for their safety and the safety of those around them. I am absolutely proud of the female soldiers out there that DO qualify through men standards.
she may have some ability to do the job but she is leading under a rabid feminist that chooses females over ability in many political positions and her job is political as she is not a frontline soldier. she must realize she is a token whether capable or not. wish her success but if she is a supporter of weak , equitable DEI policies she is not building a fearsome fighting force which is the purpose of the military leadership.
I see Canada as a territory, vast and rich in natural resources, because how can we call ourselves a country when we are completely unable to defend ourselves.
Ask her how many Canadians have died and or been taken captive in Ukraine and Russia. . How many Canadians are fighting with Russia and how many are fighting with Ukraine. Is there any progress in getting general Trevor Cadieu back from the Russians. How long has he been sentenced to.
Why should any Canadian volunteer to go into harm's way to safeguard life when we won't give them the support they need to safeguard theirs? Canada needs to honour its international commitments, abide by law, and increase the defence budget to 2%, at least. Our troops deserve it, simple as that.
Asking a DEI hire about wokeness, OMG what did you expect the answer to be. . Try something new to recruit, not thinking inside the box (no pun intended) Try something new, like asking ex military to be part of the military kind of like the rangers of the North. I do not mean Reserves more like the Territorials of the United KIngdom.
Election now save Canada 🇨🇦
Isn't recruitment numbers at an all time low ?
Given the low salaries is anybody surprised?
Yes, there is under payment I'm every profession in canada.
Why would anyone join? What are you even fighting for? This the most demoralized this country has ever been.
They are in the States too, and they spend more than the entire world combined...🤔
@@TheGruntski The salaries were never the main issue, no one joins the army to make money and the Canadian army is already one of the best paid in NATO.
The intake was always the problem. Every Canadian soldier in the past 20 years will tell you the same story: They had to tireless hound their recruiters every step of the way to make any progress in joining. And then once they're in, they'd have to wait for months in holding platoons to start basic training. After all that, if you end up in an army that doesn't even have usable sleeping bags, guys are going to leave as soon as they can.
THe CDS here VERY SURPRISINGLY seems to understand the issue. Whether they've actually done something effective about it is another story, we'll see.
I genuinely wish Gen. Carignan the best in bringing our Military back to it's former greatness and glory!! Also, I wish our Government (whenever we have one) would smartly increase Defense spending to hit the NATO 2% or even exceeding that target. Our National Defence Forces are an integral part of a functioning Canada, be it in a Peacekeeping role or defence at home or if be in a theatre of war, Canada has an incredible Military History that I for one would like to see continued!
@@canucklehead0 yes yes and yes. And bring back our airborne because right now we are an absolute joke
I feel bad for any General in this position. How can you be so nimble when you are at the whims of dishonest politicians?
Call an election or resume parliament
That’s our top soldier? We are toast.
It's ok, once you start going out and talk to real women, you will understand their capabilities, lol
@ drop the whole men vs women crap. That’s not the best person for the job.
@@guestuser7814:
WHy dont you? you started, lol... How do you know she's not? lol
@@re-replied because the military has a DEI mandate. Are you living under a rock?
Ummm don’t judge a soldier by their looks but judge them with the bravery in their heart that’s what it takes to make bullettes not touch you
The reality is the CAF could be very effective. She’s in a tough spot and hard to turn on a dime with the procurement headaches. Give the CAF the procurement role, get enough equipment into the system so we can train and deploy. Members join to serve, give them that opportunity.
Deploy where?
Fast track to citizenship for those that serve honorably.
The intake was always the problem. Every Canadian soldier in the past 20 years will tell you the same story: They had to tireless hound their recruiters every step of the way to make any progress in joining. And then once they're in, they'd have to wait for months in holding platoons to start basic training. After all that, if you end up in an army with worn-out equipment, that doesn't even have usable sleeping bags, and no training budget, guys are going to leave as soon as they can.
I'm actually VERY pleasantly surprised the CDS seems to understand these long-running issues. Whether they've actually done something effective about it is another story, we'll see.
This extra spend only makes sense if Canada completely overhauls its bloated, wasteful procurement system
Trump just banned trans in military that’ll be interesting with our rainbow defence forces in joint efforts 😂
Why would you ban anyone willing to die for their country? Stupid move.
She is DEI hire not top soldier.
She commanded a combat engineer regiment in Afghanistan, was Army Chief of Staff, and commanded NATO's mission in Iraq. If women make you uncomfortable just say so; don't degrade our troops.
@@conwaysmith9167 If you wouldn't win a bar fight against a 100-lb. cokehead, you shouldn't be in the military. Desk-jockey or not.
WELL SAID @conwaysmith9167
She's a DEI hire.
Hello Russian troll, no she's not ;)
If she's our top soldier, we are indeed in trouble
then join up solider fight your country
@carfaxabbycemeterygoth7937 I've already done that. That's why my wisdom shines through.
@@CoolDay-kd6bgUnlike USA we don’t wanna be the policemen of the world.
@NeilW-o1f Do you not think our neo Liberal government is why she's there?
It should be 2% before 2032
Could get to 2% in a couple months. Order new jets and guns ect. Quite simple
Trump will be asking for 5%. We should already be at 2%. By not being there we are just adding support to Trump's argument.
@@scottmurray8526 Too be fair, we should be at 5% for at least a few years with the stupid depletion levels of our military. Spare parts, munitions, building factories to produce locally...
We do have shipyards doing nothing useful that could be employed.
AND we should be a military testing and training ground for nato forces like we used to be.
@@MrDecelles True. Also, Trump will be asking for 5% in short order.
Her liberal bias is showing
You conservative bias is showing
Nice dancing around the wokism but the take away is full steam ahead until shes fired by Poilievre.
He would be as unthinking and as petty as Madame President Trump if he did that solely because she is a woman.
Quota person
Another DEI hire
100%.
How do you know?
@re-replied psychic
@@greywhiteman5707:
Rather l00ser, lol
@@re-replied like your mother
Our military needs desperate saving if thats our top soilder😮
It's ok, once you have the courage to go out and talk to women, you will feel better, lol
Lets see your service record tough guy.
You are right.
@@peterkaufmann8579:
How do you know if she's qualified or not?
OMG,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,🥶 Top Soldier
How can a female be top solider in an army that does not have conscription for females during wartimes. That doesn't make sense.
We currently don't have any conscription. What are you going on about troll?
You should have asked her if the military is closer to reaching its recruitment goal, and if they have lowered it. Because the military not growing, but her saying they are closer to their goal than last year doesn't sound right.
This woman will be gone shortly after Pierre becomes PM.
They are proud ,when did that happen...
Why would you show up to a interview in camo?
Wrong camo . We can see you 😅
Army has a new combat uniform, they're probably showing it off a bit
She is required to be in uniform when representing the Army, dress uniform is usually worn mostly ceremonially.
Canadas full strength is 10% of what Ukraine started their war with. There is more new youk city police than the canadian army. The CAF needs to make warriors not play dress up. Percurment needs to be fixed before they hire another person.
Ukraine is in an existential war, we are not. What we need are effective weapons systems, not just boots on the ground.
Go tell that to the right, they are the always brag about guns and loving the army, what do they really do? None of them would ever live in barracks, let alone face an armed assailant.
Canada is a joke..
with a "sense of big pride over what they achieved in the last few years."😁
DEI?
Jesus tapdancing Christ what a pathetic spectacle this is.
Canada is lost.
You should take a long walk off a short Pierre to find it
What is meant by modernizing the standards? Lowing the Standards?
DEI hire
All these kids causing trouble, recruit them. Make sure they get into the new technology. Since the army is short of personell Canada needs to get into drones and unmanned armor. These kids love to play arcade games they can control the drones.
Thats Canadas top soldier? Really? I believe I could find a better one. Just saying.
And your criteria would be?
Guarantee she could kick your ass
never disrespect solider that gives there life for there Country specially when it Comes to
🇨🇦 STRONG AND FREE
@@shawnofthedead6362free, sure , strong? Nope. Our military is in shambles.
Why would anyone want that job while Trudeau is prime minister? I’m sure they begged her to take the job.
Please don't disrespect soldiers.
Stepson is fully vetted and ready to go. Has been waiting well over 18mths for a call.
With all due respect, I don’t think this is the right person to bring onto the panel to discuss the topic LMAO
She is the top military in this country,what is your point exactly????
@@louisecote3542look at her. I would NEVER put my life on the line for that.
Shes the CDS, who else would you want?
We need young smart leadership Pierre Poilievre for Prime Minister of Canada 🇨🇦
Fk no, him, Singh, and Trudeau all need to go
Because that “top soldier” we are called a military free loader… thanks to JT
She’s a Trudeau appointee…
PM doesn’t have a say in military promotions I don’t think
@ she’s appointed
A change in leadership style is needed. Our military retains the British War Balloon philosophy for it's officer class. It's not effective and it needs to change.
5 % let’s do it
I absolutely don't mind having female soldiers on the front. BUT, in order to be there, they should have to abide by the very same standards as men. Soldier's ability to do their duty requires strength and endurance amongst other things. Lowering standards for female soldiers just to allow more of them to qualify for the job is quite frankly a risk for their safety and the safety of those around them.
I am absolutely proud of the female soldiers out there that DO qualify through men standards.
she may have some ability to do the job but she is leading under a rabid feminist that chooses females over ability in many political positions and her job is political as she is not a frontline soldier. she must realize she is a token whether capable or not. wish her success but if she is a supporter of weak , equitable DEI policies she is not building a fearsome fighting force which is the purpose of the military leadership.
what policies are you referring to?
Check her c.v. before speaking dude!!!
@@conwaysmith9167 she has none...except DEI hires
@@pvanb2 do you know her? I think not.
I see Canada as a territory, vast and rich in natural resources, because how can we call ourselves a country when we are completely unable to defend ourselves.
We should have been paying 2 percent or more all along in steady of giving money to there countrys
Ask her how many Canadians have died and or been taken captive in Ukraine and Russia. . How many Canadians are fighting with Russia and how many are fighting with Ukraine. Is there any progress in getting general Trevor Cadieu back from the Russians. How long has he been sentenced to.
Canada has 14 ( fourteen) " Peace Keepers" serving around the World. 😁
Does she own a tie? Is she going to war after her interview?
She's a DEI hire, you're FIRED!
The military gets 20 billion dollars. Maybe they should show proof of life before we give them more money?
Why should any Canadian volunteer to go into harm's way to safeguard life when we won't give them the support they need to safeguard theirs? Canada needs to honour its international commitments, abide by law, and increase the defence budget to 2%, at least. Our troops deserve it, simple as that.
super underfunded/mismanaged troops
Shes going to make a wonderdul politician someday...
Trudeau had already planned to appointment her as Senator.
Are all the countries members of NATO, counting the same expenditures or adding or omitting things in this calculation 2% of GDP defense ,spending?
Why did Trump remove security protection from Pompio and Fauci?
Top Soldier?
Yep ,are you unconfortable with women with real powers!!! Try to have her c.v. before speaking🫵🫵🫵🫵
LOL Another pet lapdog for our cowardly PM!
It's 2% a year. How are you avoiding inflation? Maybe Trump's Tariffs will reduce the GDP and we get there🤯
Just drop out of nato, drop spending to 0.
Great idea, leave a defensive alliance and then stop spending anything on the military.
she kinda cute
Canadian military run by ai bot?
Asking a DEI hire about wokeness, OMG what did you expect the answer to be. . Try something new to recruit, not thinking inside the box (no pun intended) Try something new, like asking ex military to be part of the military kind of like the rangers of the North. I do not mean Reserves more like the Territorials of the United KIngdom.
@NeilW-o1f No, niether its because she wasnt qualified for the position. She is just a political tool for a losing Govt