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Question 5: Security

How does the military best serve Canada’s foreign policy objectives: though national and continental defence; combat missions in support of international coalitions; peacekeeping; all of the above?

 

 
 
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Contributor:1881
Date: 2003-05-01 12:10:22
Answer:
The peacekeeping role is the only effective role for the Canadian military.

National defence and 'support' for international coalitions is only ever a symbolic gesture on our part. Do not take this as a criticism, I feel that we should not strive to have a large force with a focus on combat.

I think it is appropriate for us to rely on world bodies, such as the United Nations, for our defence. Especially if we have contributed in a peacekeeping role.
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