Is Canada Defended? Let's See the Reality.

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Regular Force Infantry:

The Canadian Army’s Regular Force includes several key infantry regiments: The Royal Canadian Regiment, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, and the Royal 22e Régiment (The Canadian Encyclopedia). Each of these typically fields multiple battalions, and a single battalion usually has about 600–800 soldiers. So, from these three regiments alone, there are roughly 2,000–2,500 infantry soldiers in the Regular Force.

Reserve (Primary Reserve) Infantry:

The Army Reserve also has infantry units nationwide. In fact, there are 51 infantry battalions within the 10 Canadian Brigade Groups (The Canadian Encyclopedia). Together, estimates often say the Reserves add another 4,000–6,000 infantry soldiers.

Total Infantry Estimate:

So, when combining Regular Force and Reserve, the total number of infantry soldiers is generally in the 7,000–9,000 range—on paper. But as we know, paper strength and readiness are two different things.

🚨 But Are They Ready? The Fitness Problem

Recent reports show a troubling trend in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). A 2019 CAF Health Survey said that:

43.6% of Regular Force members were overweight,
28.3% were obese (Statistics Canada).

That adds up to 72% overweight or obese, meaning less than 30% of CAF soldiers are at a healthy weight. Now, there are newer reports from 2024 (Ground News) suggesting the numbers are the same: 72% total—44% overweight, 28% obese.

So, we have to ask: With these numbers, how many are actually ready to fight? We estimate maybe 2,000–2,500 at best are combat-ready from the combined infantry force, considering fitness issues, schedules, and experience.

🧨 No Ammo, No Plan – National Security Neglect

And what about supplies? You can’t fight a war without ammo. But Defense Minister Bill Blair has shown no interest in investing in Canadian ammunition factories. The focus has been on artillery shells for Ukraine, but what about Canada? (CTV News).

Canadians have been asking for years to build some domestic ammo production facilities, but it’s ignored. Why? Ammunition factories are not expensive — somewhere between $25 million and $100 million, depending on capacity. And they create jobs!

Finally, in January 2025, Bill Blair announced a $50 million investment for the procurement of various calibers of ammunition from Canadian industry. However, this investment was part of a $440 million military assistance package designated for Ukraine, not for Canada’s domestic stockpiles. (canada.ca)

💥 Guns Aren’t the Problem – Lack of Ammo Is

There are over 2.35 million licensed firearm owners (PAL holders) in Canada (NRA-ILA), including around 600,000 RPAL holders for restricted firearms. These responsible owners are a national security asset — but instead of working with them, the Liberal Party has spent the last 5 years targeting them with bans and buybacks, completely missing the real national security issue: NO AMMO.

💰 National Security Is Profitable — Not a Cost

And here’s the part they don’t get:

Storing $500 million in ammo today could be sold in 30 years for $4 billion, because ammo prices always increase —check any military budget report.
Building an ammo factory for $50 million brings in tax revenue, jobs, and long-term profit.

Even foreign defense contractors in Canada bring profit. When a factory is built here, 50% of revenue stays in Canada through taxes, jobs, and local supply chains. It’s always a win — except when you refuse to play.

🚨 Liberal Policy: De-Growth in Everything (Including Defense)

The Liberal Party says they care about defense, but actions speak louder than words:

In 2023, 66,000 people applied to join the CAF — but they only accepted 4,000 (CBC).
So, they are actively limiting military growth.

Meanwhile, since 1969 under Pierre Trudeau, the focus has been on attacking responsible gun owners, instead of focusing on building a real defense capacity.

⚠️ The Result: National In-Security

The Liberal Party fights for “de-growth” — de-growth of the economy, industry, and military. And now we’re weaker than ever.

But if they say tomorrow, “We believe in a strong military,” remember:

They suppressed recruitment.
They targeted responsible firearm owners.
They ignored the need for ammo.
They starved the military of supplies.

‘National Security is Not a Slogan. It’s Action. And Canada deserves better.’

Sources for Verification:

Infantry Regiments: The Canadian Encyclopedia
Reserve Structure: The Canadian Encyclopedia
Overweight & Obesity Stats: Statistics Canada
Licensed Firearm Owners: NRA-ILA
CAF Recruitment Crisis: CBC
Liberal Government Defense Spending Reports:

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SGT believes RPAL holders involved and registered in IPSC or Dynamic Action Shooting/Shotgun/3-Gun or hunting (WATC), PRS etc.. should have the opportunity to purchase and own semi-automatic firearms, while bolt-action remains a solid choice for entry level general population PAL holders.

A two-tier and three-tier approach, with the citizens which have worked hardest to go up the commitment hierarchy

Level 1/ PAL level

Level 2/ RPAL level

Level 3/ registration and activity in certain discipline or practice, sport, employment or specialty

This could be an excellent compromise with the anti-gun lobbyists — enhancing public safety while allowing high-caliber shooters to practice competitive shooting, hunting, and prepare for a future that demands responsibility and strength in Canada.

So people with lifelong capabilities in shooting, the super trusted citizens who are responsible firearm owners, can naturally and easily transition to security roles in society.

This strategy might pave the way for specialized roles within our security institutions one day.

Soldiers, police, coast guard, parks officers, hunters, border guards, are going to get less pre-employment training in life, if we don’t have a level in society that enables people to train with semi-firearms in their daily sports or discipline/employment routine.

Make no mistake, this plan is likely not supported by the firearm community. Because they are always sacrificing for no logical scientific reason.

But if there is no other choice that can be done to keep the firearms, this is a fall back plan.

It’s hyper secure in terms of public safety given the data we now on PAL/RPAL/IPSC/PRS/ACTION SHOOTING SPORTS/HUNTING not being associated with crimes.

Is Canada Defended? Let’s See the Reality.