The Canadian Armed Forces are carrying out the most extensive reorganization in over 30 years to prepare for future “potential conflicts.”
“Elchi” reports that this was stated by “The Globe and Mail” newspaper.
According to the publication, for many years, the Canadian Army consisted of four divisions organized by geographic criteria. The restructuring, which began on September 10, involves the reform of three divisions focused on military operations abroad, national defense, and infrastructure support.
Canadian Major-General Stéphane Masson stated that the reorganization is a response to a full spectrum of threats. These include “great power competition, climate change, new technological advancements, and the combat experience of allies.” “Considering all these factors, it is clear that we are at a critical juncture for Canada and its defense,” he told the publication.
The newspaper notes that pressure on the military has increased over the last year and a half against the backdrop of the trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump and his rhetoric regarding the unification of Canada. Ottawa is seeking to reduce its dependence on Washington in trade and defense, and is increasing military spending on personnel and equipment to meet agreed-upon NATO defense targets by 2025. For the first time since the Cold War, the army is being organized to conduct large-scale military operations within a divisional structure.
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