I still haven’t heard from Canadian Forces Recruiting Group – I think they’re doing the background checks right now.  I just wish there was a way to speed it up without getting lax on the security controls.

Alberta’s military bases are getting a $40million upgrade which is splendid!  Aside from creating 200 jobs, CFB Edmonton is getting $21million for housing a training site.  CFB Wainwright is getting a water plant upgrade, and CFB Cold Lake is getting  upgrades to its infrastructure.  Harper says there’s going to be $400million of upgrades this year.  That remains to be seen – although I’m skeptical.  Even though Conservatives are traditionally pro-military, Canadian Conservatives are traditionally marginally less anti-military than most Canadians.