Conservative MP James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, MB) introduced a motion to stop the Department of National Defence (DND) from raising rents in its facilities by $450 per month. “At a time when the military is struggling to recruit and retain personnel, the committee report to the House, the government immediately cancel all plans to increase rent on all military accommodations used by the Department of National Defence this April,” said Bezan in a Tuesday speech at the House of Commons Defence Committee..While Bezan brought forward this motion, NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe, ON) asked DND Ombudsperson Gregory Lick if it was a viable solution. “Just what do you think about that?” said Mathyssen. “I’m interested to hear.” With this motion, Lick admitted it was a viable solution. “Anything that can help members and families in being able to afford housing is a great solution,” said Lick. DND confirmed on January 30 rents for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel would be going up in April. Soldiers questioned why rents were going up for them when the CAF was struggling to keep people in its ranks. However, it said the rents being charged were low.Data published on Tuesday confirmed the CAF was losing 19% more recruits than it gains. READ MORE: Canadian military attrition soars to 19%The CAF was hemorrhaging thousands of soldiers in attrition, as those who have quit outnumber those signing up for service. It has expanded intake eligibility to include new immigrants or permanent residents in exchange for an expedited citizenship process, but 77 foreigners have enrolled as of December. Cabinet said in an inquiry of ministry tabled in the House of Commons that between 2015 to 2024, 47,728 people joined the CAF and 51,667 were released..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Conservative MP James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, MB) introduced a motion to stop the Department of National Defence (DND) from raising rents in its facilities by $450 per month. “At a time when the military is struggling to recruit and retain personnel, the committee report to the House, the government immediately cancel all plans to increase rent on all military accommodations used by the Department of National Defence this April,” said Bezan in a Tuesday speech at the House of Commons Defence Committee..While Bezan brought forward this motion, NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe, ON) asked DND Ombudsperson Gregory Lick if it was a viable solution. “Just what do you think about that?” said Mathyssen. “I’m interested to hear.” With this motion, Lick admitted it was a viable solution. “Anything that can help members and families in being able to afford housing is a great solution,” said Lick. DND confirmed on January 30 rents for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel would be going up in April. Soldiers questioned why rents were going up for them when the CAF was struggling to keep people in its ranks. However, it said the rents being charged were low.Data published on Tuesday confirmed the CAF was losing 19% more recruits than it gains. READ MORE: Canadian military attrition soars to 19%The CAF was hemorrhaging thousands of soldiers in attrition, as those who have quit outnumber those signing up for service. It has expanded intake eligibility to include new immigrants or permanent residents in exchange for an expedited citizenship process, but 77 foreigners have enrolled as of December. Cabinet said in an inquiry of ministry tabled in the House of Commons that between 2015 to 2024, 47,728 people joined the CAF and 51,667 were released..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
