Change in approach necessary as Canadian Army feels the squeeze

The commander of our Army is rightly concerned that Canada has little more to offer in terms of a sustained commitment to a reinforced NATO brigade in Latvia.

Canadian Armed Forces members participate in an exercise at Camp Ādaži, Latvia, in October 2019. Last June, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signed an agreement to grow the allied force in Latvia to a full brigade, but that increase in personnel should come from the other nine European NATO allies currently contributing soldiers, writes Scott Taylor. DND photograph by Corporal Djalma Vuong-De Ramos

Opinion

BY SCOTT TAYLOR

January 3, 2023

OTTAWA—In a year-end interview with the Canadian Press, Canadian Army Commander Lt.-Gen. Joe Paul admitted that his soldiers are feeling squeezed. This is due to a current shortage of personnel coupled with increased demands both abroad and here in Canada.

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