With no end in sight to Putin’s aggression, NATO allies are stepping up. Canada is the latest country to announce tanks for Ukraine following Poland, the United States, Germany and others. But as Canada’s international commitments ramp up, a dire lack of personnel and equipment are prompting concern over whether Canada’s defense has the resources to uphold NATO commitments. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson sat down with Gen. Wayne Eyre, chief of the defence staff, to discuss the state of the Canadian military.
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