40%Çonned
2011-08-15 21:51:06 UTC
No better way to attract the ethnic groups to our armed forces than this:
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August 15, 2011 - CBC News
Do you like the name changes for Canada's armed forces?
On Tuesday, Ottawa will reportedly announce that Canada's air and naval forces will be
officially renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Royal Canadian Navy.
The land command unit will be known as the Canadian Army. The moves will restore the titles that
Canada's military forces used until 1968.
The names won't be formally unveiled until Tuesday, but reaction is trickling out from military
personnel, politicians and ordinary Canadians both in favour of and against the move.
Some like the change, while others say it's a step in the wrong direction. What do you think? Do
you like the name changes for Canada's army, navy and air force?
Yes, theyre a nice reminder of our military history and connection to the monarchy.
66.89% (606 votes)
No, theyre outdated terms and a step in the wrong direction.
30.91% (280 votes)
I dont know.
2.21% (20 votes)
Total Votes: 906
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"We CAN look after each other better than we do today.
We CAN have a fiscally responsible government.
We CAN have a strong economy; greater equality; a clean environment.
We CAN be a force for peace in the world." - Jack Layton
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August 15, 2011 - CBC News
Do you like the name changes for Canada's armed forces?
On Tuesday, Ottawa will reportedly announce that Canada's air and naval forces will be
officially renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Royal Canadian Navy.
The land command unit will be known as the Canadian Army. The moves will restore the titles that
Canada's military forces used until 1968.
The names won't be formally unveiled until Tuesday, but reaction is trickling out from military
personnel, politicians and ordinary Canadians both in favour of and against the move.
Some like the change, while others say it's a step in the wrong direction. What do you think? Do
you like the name changes for Canada's army, navy and air force?
Yes, theyre a nice reminder of our military history and connection to the monarchy.
66.89% (606 votes)
No, theyre outdated terms and a step in the wrong direction.
30.91% (280 votes)
I dont know.
2.21% (20 votes)
Total Votes: 906
*******************************************************
"We CAN look after each other better than we do today.
We CAN have a fiscally responsible government.
We CAN have a strong economy; greater equality; a clean environment.
We CAN be a force for peace in the world." - Jack Layton