...firstly, I didn't scream anything, so I am glad we got past the histrionics

I also broadly agree with making more adaptable, modern, flexible, domestic defense and climate developments

Also, its cute that you mention Canadians being good at guerilla warfare. I mean, ok. BUT THAT IS A TERRIBLE POSSIBILITY

WW3 has likely begun (which will only be evident in retrospect, and the timing varied across participants) - we need visible, traditional deterrence ASAFP, and we also need to not piss off the insanity developing in the US too much, or Carney could be Maduro'd and you could get to test your theory about how good we are in guerilla warfare.

While "traditional" defense spending unfolds, my sense (hope?) is that this government will also be making the sensible investments and modernization efforts you are alluding to.

We are now in a world where "safety" and "security" for Canadians is no longer assured by pax americana, and we are likely going to witness the implosion of american democracy in real time