Canada Mobilizes a People's Army
2 days ago
- #National Defense
- #Civilian Army
- #Canada
- The Canadian government plans to establish a 300,000-person citizens' army, one of the largest civilian reserve mobilizations in recent history.
- The citizens' army will assist in emergencies like forest fires but also serves as a message to deter threats, particularly from Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.
- The army will be volunteer-based, trained in weapons and drone use, reflecting lessons from the war in Ukraine.
- The government is increasing military readiness with 185,000 soldiers and 100,000 reservists, alongside the civilian defense force.
- Proposals for the citizens' army include a patriotic name (e.g., Maple Leaf Battalion), decentralized local networks, proper equipment, and leveraging community expertise.
- Training priorities include first aid, communications, logistics, and drone skills, with potential involvement from Ukrainian trainers.
- The initiative has received widespread positive responses, with many older citizens expressing readiness to contribute.
- The plan emphasizes nonviolent resistance and national unity, preparing for potential threats to sovereignty.