Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not rule out sending Canadian troops to Ukraine as part of a possible ceasefire deal, when asked about the prospect during a peace and security summit Monday in Kyiv.
This is actually a bigger deal than you think. This is Canada solidifying its position as a reliable defence partner in the newly-forming European power structure left by America’s exit. We need to do more, and we need to bolster our own forces and start producing our own arms and arms for Europe, but this is a start. Helping Europe secure peace will keep Canada on the table as a serious ally.
For those that think this is leaving us vulnerable to the US: We already are. If the US wanted to invade then they could do it easily even with our full fighting force present. It would be ruinous for the US economy and cause extreme civil unrest (potentially open revolt) so they’re not likely to do it, though. Economic pressure is the name of their game right now.
Exactly, we need to be relevant to Europe and giving a very visible hand to one of their most important priority is an investment in Canada. That doesn’t need to be frontline boots on the ground but it’s time for visible Canadian logistic support inside Ukraine and at home manufacturing modern gear.
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This is actually a bigger deal than you think. This is Canada solidifying its position as a reliable defence partner in the newly-forming European power structure left by America’s exit. We need to do more, and we need to bolster our own forces and start producing our own arms and arms for Europe, but this is a start. Helping Europe secure peace will keep Canada on the table as a serious ally.
For those that think this is leaving us vulnerable to the US: We already are. If the US wanted to invade then they could do it easily even with our full fighting force present. It would be ruinous for the US economy and cause extreme civil unrest (potentially open revolt) so they’re not likely to do it, though. Economic pressure is the name of their game right now.
Exactly, we need to be relevant to Europe and giving a very visible hand to one of their most important priority is an investment in Canada. That doesn’t need to be frontline boots on the ground but it’s time for visible Canadian logistic support inside Ukraine and at home manufacturing modern gear.
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