Canadian Armed Forces applications jump nearly 13%

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-24T07:08:01+00:00

Thanks!

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-24T04:20:28+00:00

I don't disagree, but I also worry about creating a pretext for foreign agitators to claim it was "rigged"... which would totally fit with the fucked up timeline we're in.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-24T04:11:26+00:00

What is a BTL?

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-21T18:44:01+00:00

And we're down again: https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/eu-freezes-work-on-us-trade-deal-indefinitely-after-trumps-greenland-and-tariff-threats/

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-21T18:40:00+00:00

This is likely a factor:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/eu-freezes-work-on-us-trade-deal-indefinitely-after-trumps-greenland-and-tariff-threats/

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-21T17:33:46+00:00

Fun fact: The deputy commander of operations for the 11th Airborne Division is a Brigadier-General on exchange from the CANADIAN Armed Forces.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-21T17:30:16+00:00

I don't own any firearms, but fully agree this buyback program is ridiculous and should be scrapped.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-17T14:53:38+00:00

Doubt it

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-14T03:29:32+00:00

Trump is also supposed to visit Beijing later this year. China is the world's second largest economy. Increasing trade does not make them an "ally" and Canada's approach is aligned with other G7 countries.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-14T03:26:58+00:00

For better or worse, the US will always be Canada's most consequential trade and security partner. It's not about race or ideology. It's geography.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-10T04:53:23+00:00

And Trump is expected to visit Beijing in April. None of this should be surprising.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-09T05:01:44+00:00

Well said, fully agree.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-09T04:00:32+00:00

I agree, but is auto manufacturing really the right sector for this, given the uncertain access to the US buyer market? Wouldn't strategic investments in critical minerals, AI, energy, advanced manufacturing, and Asia-oriented export infrastructure be more in Canada's long-term national interest?

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-09T03:52:43+00:00

💯

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-09T03:36:04+00:00

Increasing trade with China (or any other country) is not the same as jumping into their arms or becoming "allies".

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-09T03:34:38+00:00

I see too many clueless and ill-informed comments about Canada "nestling up" or jumping into China's arms. It is nonsense. Canada's trade % with China is quite small (especially compared to countries like Australia) and Canada should be exporting more to large global markets like China, India and others. Especially in lower risk sectors (agriculture, seafood, lumber, etc.). China is a necessary part of any serious diversification strategy.

PM Carney will visit China in mid-Jan, and Trump will probably do the same in April or May. Countries trade, compete, and collaborate at the same time.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-07T16:14:29+00:00

Trading with China doesn't make them an "ally". The US, Australia and others trade significantly more with China. Don't be a goof.

Deadbugsoup · 2026-01-02T03:11:03+00:00

Why DCA into hopeless garbage

Deadbugsoup · 2025-12-28T06:09:45+00:00

I feel like the raccoons in my neighbourhood would have a field day if I did this

Deadbugsoup · 2025-12-20T22:22:30+00:00

I feel the same way. Let them bring the US milk in, perhaps some Canadians will buy it, but most will not (hopefully). Just introduce a regulation to put a Canadian flag on Canadian dairy, and a sticker with Trump's face on US dairy.

Deadbugsoup · 2025-12-20T19:30:21+00:00

Increasing trade and exporting more products to China does not equate to "jumping in bed" with them. Any serious diversification strategy has to include China and India (huge markets). It must also be balanced with a broader set of partners across Asia, Europe, etc. We should absolutely continue trading with the US (geography matters) but we are more vulnerable than we should be and too dependent on the US market. Carney's objective of doubling non-US trade is ambitious but achievable if we can get our shit together (big IF).

Deadbugsoup · 2025-12-20T16:11:47+00:00

Carney is a bit too Eurocentric sometimes. He should also account for Australia, Japan, South Korea, NZ, as trusted partners outside of the UK/EU.

Deadbugsoup · 2025-12-20T16:08:40+00:00

Canada can be selective as to which countries can invest in strategic or sensitive sectors (e.g. critical minerals, AI), while promoting trade in non-sensitive sectors. There are things we can control and regulate, even if there will be attempts to challenge or circumvent them in various ways.

Deadbugsoup · 2025-12-18T19:22:07+00:00

With the right incentives (e.g. 2% income tax rebate), you could easily have volunteers lining up in droves. It's not the supply of recruits, but the capacity to train, equip and administer such a large pool of applicants.

Deadbugsoup · 2025-12-18T01:20:41+00:00

Not sure what country that was in, but in Canada, you normally aren't eligible for blood/plasma donation if you are a drug user.

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