7,000 Recruits? The Truth Behind Carney’s Military Spin
Mark Carney and Defence Minister David McGuinty are touting a “30-year high” in Canadian military recruitment, but what does that actually mean?In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down the real numbers behind Canada’s Armed Forces recruitment surge, including the claim of 7,000 new recruits and 44,000 applications.Is this a true military comeback… or just a recovery from a recruitment “death spiral” under the previous government?We dig into:The difference between applications and actual enlistmentWhy 7,000 recruits may not be as impressive as it soundsHow government policy changes are…
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