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The military fix not everyone wants to hear

The approach Canadian Armed Forces leaders should consider is downsizing the military to keep pace with the diminished number of recruits.

Opinion
BY SCOTT TAYLOR
January 15, 2024

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | January 15, 2024

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