The West Block: March 10, 2024 | Calls to bolster Latvian military operation, boost CAF recruitment [Video]

Canada has committed to upgrading its NATO mission in Latvia, Operation REASSURANCE, to a brigade-level force by 2026.

‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson sits down with Andris Sprūds, Latvia’s defence minister, to discuss Latvia’s preparations for Russian threats, Canada’s defence spending, and the future of the NATO alliance under a possible re-elected Donald Trump.

Plus, Defence Minister Bill Blair gave a blunt assessment of the state of Canada’s military before an international security conference, saying the Canadian Armed Forces is facing a “death spiral” when it comes to recruitment.

Stephenson speaks with retired general Tom Lawson, former chief of defence staff, about Minister Blair’s comments, the barriers to military recruitment, the readiness of the CAF, and more.

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