Just in case
After Prime Minister Harper's press conference yesterday, we're supposed to be reassured that Gen. Hillier's tenure as CDS was not even on the table for discussion. If that's true, then case closed.
On the other hand, it never hurts to be prepared. If this was a trial balloon of the political sort, here's one answer for theblowhards politicians to contemplate:
It should also be noted that the three year term referenced in many news stories regarding this situation is nothing more than a loose past practice. The CDS serves at the pleasure of the Prime Minister. Any change in this position rests with the PMO and no one else.
On the other hand, it never hurts to be prepared. If this was a trial balloon of the political sort, here's one answer for the
It should also be noted that the three year term referenced in many news stories regarding this situation is nothing more than a loose past practice. The CDS serves at the pleasure of the Prime Minister. Any change in this position rests with the PMO and no one else.
posted by WE Speak at 5:42 a.m.
4 Comments:
So that trial balloon was made of lead, then...
"PM says he hasn't discussed ousting Hillier as top soldier
Defence minister, too, expresses confidence in army general"
Mark
Ottawa
Jim Travesty of the Star craps on the CDS.
Well, he would wouldn't he?
Mark
Ottawa
Online Globe readers also crap the CDS as of 1645 EDT (do your bit to redress the balance):
Do you think Canada's Chief of Defence Staff, General Rick Hillier, is doing a good job?
Yes
24% 5098 votes
5098 votes
No
76% 16397 votes
16397 votes
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