Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jennie Carignan, emphasized the importance of Canada taking “responsibility” for its sovereignty in a recent interview with ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson. With the ongoing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump for NATO countries to increase their military spending, General Carignan discussed the possibility of a different and faster way of procuring military hardware. This exclusive interview sheds light on the challenges and priorities facing Canada’s armed forces in terms of military procurement and national defence. General Carignan’s insights highlight the need for Canada to prioritize its sovereignty and security in the face of growing global threats.
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The nation has been disarmed by politicians decades ago
Her lips are moving and words are coming out but she's not saying anything that makes sense. Sounds like a feckless politician.
U.s.a makes us a state they would have 20k pissed of Canadians to join a real military
If Canada can 100 percent protect her sovereignty the 25 percent tariff will lifted.
Stop sending my money overseas. And spend it on my military please. And pay the male and women more money so they can service our people
We're not here to satisfy Trump.
We need leadership who are not navel-gazing, heads-in-the-clouds sorts. This is the most significant threat to Canadian sovereignty since the last war. If we cannot protect our land mass, we have to anticipate that others will ignore our wishy-washy glacial approach to protecting ourselves and simply walk in and take what they want.
She is bang-on about sovereignty defence.
We shouldn’t rely on the USA for protection because the USA may be the ones we have to defend against. 2 reasons for this. We have an incredible amount of important resources such as water and oil. The USA is now in military and imperialistic mode and may consider taking our resources as part of their “ national security” we are fools if we don’t consider their hidden agenda. Why does Trump say he wants Canada by economic means? Resources. If he can’t win that way don’t rule out marching into Canada to take them.
Donald Trump cannot be trusted. If he can't economically crush Canada into submission, he will attack us militarily. We must be ready.
Between the Liberal budget cuts, the woke policies driving personnel away from the military and the extremely inefficient procurement programs of the CAF there needs to be a complete overhaul of Canada's military leadership and government before we see any improvements.
The direct threat does not come from China or Russia but from the United States. Who would have thought…we must be prepared to dissuade the neighbor to the south…
We need to hit 2% immediately. This is getting ridiculous. This is a dangerous world. The Americans are right that we and other nations are delinquent. Period. This “by 2032” stuff is not good enough.
Trudeau won't do anything about military. Probably a good thing because he wouldn't use military Probably
Just saying Canadians You will never afford American Medical Care, American Medication, or even Going to School Costs Americans!!! Trump to take everything away!! 😢
Trudeau is working for Trump. How else could you explain his sabotage of Canadian sovereignty?
I sense that America under Donald Trump has the intention of initiating a global conflict.
As he seems to be pushing a lot of the allies to increase military spending and at the same time threatening the sovereignties of the territorial Nations of Panama and Greenland.
for someone currently trying to join, let me say first step to up recruitment get rid of this online only application system, its god awful
Canada has like 80+ F-18 and has been neglecting their air defense ..why do they need it when they have the mighty USA to protect them
Unless USA becomes their enemy..lol and make them their 51st state..
As a phrase from an old game "Wing Commander IV" The Price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance.
You just have to keep on ur toes at all times and never let ur guard down
It strange that a tiny country like Singapore has more Fighter/Attack planes in their air force then the Royal Canadian Air Force..RCAF has ard 80-90 CF-18, Singapore has 58 F-16 and 40 F-15 and 20 F-35 on order..
Not a good message
Why is Canada so upset when it itself supported Israel's occupation of Palestine?!
Weak Military , Government , R & D , Startup , technology and depend on USA
Finally someone states the obvious! Would love to see her in government!!
I wonder why the Canadian media still keeps saying China is the direct threat, when now the direct existential threat to Canada clearly is coming from the US supposedly its closest ally…
As a Canadian, we need to get away from this notion of building in Canada… we don’t spend enough to sustain this method. We’re building new ships at Irvin, then it’ll be 50 yrs before we do it again.. we are not the US that needs to pump out 30-60 ships a year. This always ends up costing us way more and takes way longer. It’s a huge part of why our procurement process is a mess. I would rather buy proven off the shelf products at a fixed cost with a contract that has harsh penalties for delays, etc. Look at South Korea or Japan for example, they’re excellent ship builders, even the US purchased 2 Frigates and is considering changing their laws to allow ships to be built overseas for the US Navy. The P-8 Poseidon is a recent good example. It’s tested, comes with a fixed cost and can be built and delivered in the time it would have taken us to build the plant alone. We either need to spend 10x on our defence budget to sustain the industry, or buy off the shelf and use the savings elsewhere.
DEI, Justine is putting on his camo socks to prove he spent more money on the military.
Canada could use social engineering to win this trade war if our government would only get smart and mandate that 90% net of all profits now go to employees. This would demolish the billionaire class not only here, but when American labourers see the prosperity that Canadians enjoy, in America as well; thus ridding us of the billionaire class and their idiotic trade wars. If they choose to close up shop because of it, the Canadian gov can step in and create guidelines for transitioning businesses to co-ops, with loans in place to ensure that business proceeds as usual without the need for any foreign company to be involved any longer. Do this and we will have taken back our soul from the capitalists that are destroying our world, and our country.
Get the CAF whatever they need as soon as possible. F-35’s, drones, etc. I wouldn’t be upset id that 62 billon over was spent on the CAF.
Oh well we gots this caflouge cloth im wearing findleys on sale pure cotton it breathes ,i cant hold my breath for tanks and subs might as well put a fork in us Aaa
We shouldn't need to waste money on military ffs it's 2025 what a midevil thought process really this world is going backwards
This general speaks like a politician. Just decline the interview if you don't have anything meaningful to say.
As long as Justin Trudeau is around, Canada is doomed and can't start any changes.
CANADIANS WILL NEVER BEND THE KNEE TO TRUMP, ELON OR THE MAGA KLAN. TRUE, NORTH, STRONG AND TRUMP FREE!!!!! Canada is not for Sale!!!!!!
LIke duh? Why does this need to be said? Our our leaders really this incompetent???
Canada has nuclear energy and all the other things required to make a nuclear bomb
That would be a great way to upgrade our military
We need politicians with balls that will admit we need to get a nuclear deterrent. You want 5%? Here's our nuclear program. The Brits and French can get us up to speed, and we have the tallent and materials. F Trump.
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If Canadians want to take their sovereignty seriously, they are gonna have to get real on taxes and accept higher taxes to hit the new 5% for NATO.
2030's is waaaay too long and unacceptable.
Heck, even the World Economic Forum comprehended this. Many Nations in the EU have accepted this new geopolitical reality. Hence, why conscription has come back.
Perhaps we do need conscription to hit 5% and ensure we can defend our northern and southern borders and all three coasts.
Now here’s someone able to soften Trump. Again, and again..Gorgeous
woke infected military
yes we as canadians need to spend 25 percent of our gdp for the next 30 years
DEI
So hum… hum yeah hum… hum so, hum hum… yeah … so hum…
– General Carignan ( top canadian soldier )
She doesn’t give a lot of confidence
How many real Men would join the canadian armed force, if we dint have an old lady as the top general? 🤚🇨🇦