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Military recruitment and retention crisis requires addressing low morale, housing availability, say Tory, NDP critics

Facing a shortfall of approximately 10,000 unfilled positions, the Canadian Armed Forces needs expedited training for personnel and more affordable housing access, say opposition MPs.

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT
November 23, 2022

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Ontario national councillor Mitas expected to challenge Barber for Conservative Party presidency

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Ontario national councillor Mitas expected to challenge Barber for Conservative Party presidency

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Opinion

Carney did in Davos what other world leaders should be doing: rebuking the U.S. bully

OpinionBY MICHAEL HARRIS

U.S. President Donald Trump didn’t like what Mark Carney said in his speech in Davos. You can be sure that payback is coming. The key for Canadians is to be as brave as their prime minister, no matter how Trump tries to punish this country for taking the higher road.

Carney did in Davos what other world leaders should be doing: rebuking the U.S. bully

OpinionBY MICHAEL HARRIS

U.S. President Donald Trump didn’t like what Mark Carney said in his speech in Davos. You can be sure that payback is coming. The key for Canadians is to be as brave as their prime minister, no matter how Trump tries to punish this country for taking the higher road.

Military recruitment and retention crisis requires addressing low morale, housing availability, say Tory, NDP critics

Facing a shortfall of approximately 10,000 unfilled positions, the Canadian Armed Forces needs expedited training for personnel and more affordable housing access, say opposition MPs.

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