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Retired General's Memoir Details Disputes Over Defence Spending and Leadership

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 28
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Retired general Wayne Eyre published a memoir, Into the Breach: A Soldier's Journey, which details his tenure as chief of the defence staff. Eyre recounts considering resignation several times due to conflicts with the Trudeau government over the sexual misconduct scandal and a perceived lack of commitment to defence spending. The book also discusses the internal debates surrounding the convoy occupation of downtown Ottawa in early 2022.

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The memoir highlights internal military struggles and public criticism of the government's handling of defence issues. Eyre specifically wrote about feeling 'thrown under the bus' by former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland during the scandal.

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Who's involved

  • Justin TrudeauThe government administration criticized in the memoir for leadership failures and defence spending.
  • Chrystia FreelandFormer deputy prime minister mentioned in the memoir regarding internal military conflicts.
  • Mark CarneyNot involved in the events described in the memoir.

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