To entice Canadian soldiers, give them the tools they need to do the job

The best way to address both the recruiting and retention dilemma for the Armed Forces would be to ensure our troops are equipped with modern weaponry.

National Defence Minister Anita Anand told the Ottawa Conference on Defence and Security attendees on March 9 that the government will be fast-tracking three key military procurement projects. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SCOTT TAYLOR

March 13, 2023

OTTAWA—Last week at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute’s annual conference, senior military leaders painted a grim picture of the current state of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). In a bold attempt to put a positive spin on the situation, Minister of Nation...

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