• kent_eh@lemmy.ca
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    1 day ago

    It was also achieved through a substantial pay raise for members of the military and by pouring money into base infrastructure and overhaul."

    None of those are bad things (many are long overdue), and they are also largely spending within the Canadian economy, so that is a benefit as well.

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      2 hours ago

      I agree with your statement, but at the same time it also doesn’t increase our military capabilities.