When asked what he thinks is Canada's biggest national security risk, retired general Rick Hillier says it is Canada's 'irrelevance' on the world stage.
Ukraine at its ‘most fragile, most vulnerable period’: Gen. Hillier on 2-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion
His comments come as the prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency casts doubt on the future American role in NATO, with Trump suggesting the U.S. wouldn’t defend partner nations that don’t meet the two per cent of GDP spending target.last week, Defence Minister Bill Blair said he is confident the U.S. will maintain NATO commitments but could not give a date on when Canada will hit the two per cent target.
The retired general currently serves as the chair of the Ukrainian World Congress’ strategic advisory council. “They’re vulnerable. They’re fragile. This could go really badly very quickly. And there’s not much the West can do about it in that short term, except give them munitions and the things that Ukraine needs to fight,” Hillier said.In the longer term, Hillier says the Ukrainian forces need better training on how to operate in larger battlegroups of thousands as opposed to smaller strike teams.An Angus Reid poll from Feb.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rick Tocchet Shines at 2024 NHL All-Star GameRick Tocchet, head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, provided the highlight of the night at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game. The Canucks were knocked out in the first round of the mini-tournament, losing in the shootout. Elias Lindholm, the newest Canuck, had a decent performance but his team fell to Team McDavid.
Read more »
Canada’s Jeffrey Read earns World Cup silver in men’s super-GCanmore, Alta. athlete came in just behind Austria’s Vincent Kriechmayr
Read more »
Canada nixes oral argument at world court over Israel's occupation of West Bank, GazaAn oral submission was unnecessary because the government’s position, while still relevant, has not changed, says Global Affairs Canada
Read more »
Pret A Manger Opens First Stand-Alone Restaurant in CanadaU.K. café chain Pret A Manger has opened its first stand-alone restaurant in Toronto's Financial District, marking a new stage for its Canadian presence.
Read more »
Construction Industry Deaths in Canada: Figures Tell Incomplete StoryCanada’s statistics on construction industry deaths are incomplete as they fail to provide insights into the reasons and trends behind worker fatalities. The industry witnessed 54 deaths in 2022, the highest in 35 years, with construction accounting for 183 fatalities, surpassing other sectors. The figure of 28 trauma deaths is concerning, highlighting the need for more inspections, training, and proper safety equipment, especially for women. Skepticism surrounds the accuracy of the statistics, which are mainly gathered from workers’ compensation boards.
Read more »