Is putting a soldier who has served in combat in charge of national defense a good thing?

COL Ted Mc — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 14:31:08 -0500

I sort of anticipated that this might happen, but you have to remember that this person has never held elective office before.

What changes do you think he might make and do you think that the appointment of someone who actually has operational experience in the department of government is either a "good thing" or likely to happen again soon?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/SOMNIA/article27166824/

New Defence Minister leads Sikhs’ rise to prominence in Parliament

Defence Minister’s profile puts him at forefront of MPs from the community, among which four have been appointed to cabinet

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 8 at 2015 2:56 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 14:56:47 -0500

COL Ted Mc, this Veteran will bring a sense of reality to the post with him and should be good for the Government of Canada. He is a badass and this is something we can learn from and get more Veterans in our own government from the local to the national level.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 9 at 2015 2:22 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 14:22:04 -0500

I can't imagine a Defence Minister with no military experience, but this is Canada.