Discord Over Cuts Leaves Direction Of Canadian Military Up In The Air
The Globe and Mail:
Tension between generals and officials in the Harper government has left the future direction of Canada's military up in the air. Senior officers at National Defence headquarters, according to sources, are opposed to the recommendations of Lieutenant-General Andrew Leslie, chief of transformation, who is calling for savings of $1-billion annually by reorganizing the Canadian Forces and chopping up to 11,000 personnel, mostly at headquarters.
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First Posted: 08/30/11 03:16 PM ET Updated: 10/30/11 06:12 AM ET