Canada's top soldier says 'harmful bureaucracy' is what keeps him up at night as list of threats grows
With absolutely no exceptions, every defence policy presented by the Canadian government over the past five decades has presented a vision of the world beyond our borders going to hell in a handbasket. The wars may be different, the adversaries might change, threats might have evolved — but the language almost always stays the same.
![Canada's top soldier says 'harmful bureaucracy' is what keeps him up at night as list of threats grows](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7133677.1709598502!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/raven-indigenous-youth-initiative-20180821.jpg)
![Ordinary Seaman Page Francis learns navigational skills during the field phase exercise at Rocky Point, part of the basic training program known as the RAVEN Indigenous Youth Initiative on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. The six-week program provides indigenous youth from communities across Canada the experience of of what it takes to be a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. A Canadian soldier in combat gear and camo makeup is shown in profile.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7133677.1709598502!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/raven-indigenous-youth-initiative-20180821.jpg)
With absolutely no exceptions, every defence policy presented by the Canadian government over the past five decades has presented a vision of the world beyond our borders going to hell in a handbasket. The wars may be different, the adversaries might change, threats might have evolved — but the language almost always stays the same.