Faced with rising threats from competing states and climate change, the top military minds in the Canadian Armed Forces are drafting a plan to bolster the nation’s defences by creating a civil force made up of 300,000 volunteers.

I will be signing up if they offer that. New skills are always good. Best case we never have to use them but worst case we are a bit more prepared.

“Those who join the civil defence corps would face less restrictive age limits and meet lower physical and fitness requirements. Their training would be limited to five days per year to ensure accessibility.

In that short period, volunteers would learn skills such as shooting, moving, communicating, driving a truck and flying a drone, according to the mobilization plan. Canada’s civilian force would get medical coverage during training, but not pensionable benefits.”

  • pedz@lemmy.ca
    810·
    2 days ago

    And no. I’m not leaving. I’m too poor and stuck here. You sound exactly like an American. So patriotic! So much to defend! Love it or leave it!

    It’s exactly what they both wanted. An increase in military spending, and paranoia.

    • cv_octavio@piefed.caEnglish
      65·
      2 days ago

      I can see why people are reacting to you the way they are. You’ve truly made your point; I don’t think any of us who would volunteer for something like this would want you standing beside us either.

      Hope stuff works out for you! Usually, after I reflect on my negative bullshittery, I’m able to figure out my issues and do better for myself. Good luck sorting out yours!