It is lengthy, but the above link is an excellent narrative of the incident in The Medak Pocket
Friday, May 23, 2008
U.S. soldier who fled to Canada ordered deported
U.S. soldier who fled to Canada ordered deported
I have no problem with deserters, if you disagree with something that's fine, just stay in your own country and face the consequences. Don't run from the penalty, because then you are a cowered. You signed the line, that made it a crime now do the time, its that simple.
globeandmail.com: City wants Canadian Forces to intervene if native dispute explodes
globeandmail.com: City wants Canadian Forces to intervene if native dispute explodes
If this happened, it would really suck !!!!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
CANADA'S VICTORIA CROSS
GOVERNOR GENERAL AND PRIME MINISTER UNVEIL CANADA'S VICTORIA CROSS
PM HAILS NATION'S HIGHEST MILITARY DECORATION AS NOW 'TRULY CANADIAN'
May 16, 2008Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Governor General Michaëlle Jean today unveiled Canada's newly minted Victoria Cross medal at a formal ceremony at Rideau Hall.
Until now the Victoria Cross, Canada's highest military decoration, was minted in Britain. All future medals awarded to Canadians will be minted in Canada. Though the design is faithful to the original design commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1856, Canada's Victoria Cross includes a number of small but significant Canadian design and content features. "Today the Victoria Cross becomes fully, truly Canadian," Prime Minister Harper said.
The original inscription, "For Valour," has been changed to the Latin "Pro Valore," on Canada's Victoria Cross. "We are using the ancient language employed by our English and French ancestors to express the universal ideal that they shared," said the Prime Minister. Other uniquely Canadian elements include metal from the 1867 Confederation medal, as well as metals from each of Canada's regions.
Ninety-four Canadians have won the Victoria Cross for displaying extraordinary courage, endurance and sacrifice in battle. The last living recipient, Second World War veteran Smoky Smith, died just over a year ago.
Every day, in military missions at home and abroad, Canadian soldiers, sailors and airmen are putting their lives on the line for us", said Prime Minister Harper. "Someday, somewhere, one of those men or women will do something so brave, so gallant, so exceptional, that he or she will join the legendary cadre of the Canadian Forces who wear the pride of a nation on their chests".
Canada's Victoria Cross was produced through a collaboration of the Departments of National Defence, Veterans Affairs, and Natural Resources, the Royal Canadian Mint and Rideau Hall.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
News Release
PRIME MINISTER HARPER UNVEILS CANADA FIRST DEFENCE STRATEGY
May 12, 2008
Halifax
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of National Defence and Minister of Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Peter MacKay today unveiled the Canada First Defence Strategy, the government's comprehensive plan to ensure the Canadian Forces (CF) have the people, equipment, and support they need to meet the nation's long-term domestic and international security challenges.
"If you want to be taken seriously in the world, you need the capacity to act - it's that simple," said Prime Minister Harper. "The Canada First Defence Strategy will strengthen our sovereignty and security at home and bolster our ability to defend our values and interests abroad."
The Prime Minister noted that defending the country and protecting Canadians at home are the main priorities of the Canada First Defence Strategy. The other major priorities are meeting Canada's responsibilities for continental defence and being a robust and reliable contributor to international security and humanitarian missions.
Minister MacKay provided details as to how the Canadian Forces will grow and evolve under the Canada First Defence Strategy. They include:
"Beyond strengthening our security at home and abroad, the Canada First Defence Strategy will deliver significant economic benefits for tens of thousands of Canadians," said Prime Minister Harper. "Moreover, by investing in new military equipment and technologies, the Strategy will benefit Canada's knowledge and technology industries, which will produce lucrative civilian commercial spin-offs," said Prime Minister Harper.
Today's announcement complements the significant steps the government has already taken to strengthen the CF, including the procurement of new and upgraded equipment such as new strategic and tactical lift aircraft, joint support ships, armoured vehicles, helicopters, and Arctic/Offshore patrol ships.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Statement from the Prime Minister
STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA
May 6, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:
"I would like to offer my most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Michael Starker, who died today in Afghanistan. Our thoughts also go out to his comrade who was injured in the same incident. Our prayers are with them during this difficult time.
Our Canadian Forces are making immense sacrifices. They are working to bring security and democracy to the people of Afghanistan, while also protecting and promoting Canadian values. Corporal Starker made the ultimate sacrifice and his efforts will remain a source of pride for all Canadians.
We take comfort in the fact that, along with our allies, we are making a difference in the daily lives of the Afghan people. We stand proudly with our Canadian Forces members and offer them our full support as they ensure the necessary security conditions for the people of Afghanistan to rebuild their country."
Corporal Starker was a member of the 15 Field Ambulance, based out of Edmonton.
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