What is the Canada First Defence Strategy? How will it affect CF activities at home and abroad?
A1. The Canada First Defence Strategy provides a detailed roadmap for the modernization of the CF, building on the government’s investments. This strategy sets long-term objectives, provides a context for future operations as well as consistent, committed long-term funding. The Canada First Defence strategy will help rebuild the Canadian Forces into a first class, modern military, ensuring that Canada has the military it needs to protect its sovereignty and security into the future. The CFDS calls for the CF to deliver excellence at home, be a strong and reliable partner in the defence of North America, and project leadership abroad by making a meaningful contribution to international security. The implementation of the Canada First Defence Strategy will bring significant benefits here at home. In addition to enhanced security for Canadians, increased defence investments will bring economic benefits to Canadians and Canadian industry. A comprehensive and long-term funding framework, co
