Brihard
@brihard.bsky.social
Former CAF, now studying part time at Carleton NPSIA. Interests in law, national security, public safety, and international relations.
“What if we tell them we’re gonna fix the fucked up intersection at the plaza…”
“Ok..?”
“And we take down the big rock and the shrubs and stuff and put up a no left turn sign so they believe it…”
“Right..?”
“But then we BACKHOE THE SHIT out of the fiber cable!”
“…brilliant!”
“Ok..?”
“And we take down the big rock and the shrubs and stuff and put up a no left turn sign so they believe it…”
“Right..?”
“But then we BACKHOE THE SHIT out of the fiber cable!”
“…brilliant!”
November 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM
“What if we tell them we’re gonna fix the fucked up intersection at the plaza…”
“Ok..?”
“And we take down the big rock and the shrubs and stuff and put up a no left turn sign so they believe it…”
“Right..?”
“But then we BACKHOE THE SHIT out of the fiber cable!”
“…brilliant!”
“Ok..?”
“And we take down the big rock and the shrubs and stuff and put up a no left turn sign so they believe it…”
“Right..?”
“But then we BACKHOE THE SHIT out of the fiber cable!”
“…brilliant!”
No, sadly it’s always been here.
August 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
No, sadly it’s always been here.
CAF does have the CFNCIU that will work extremism files, but I imagine they have a lot on their plate. It’s easy when idiots toss a Nazi salute at a party on video, but a lot likely manage to fly under the radar- probably the more potentially dangerous ones.
August 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
CAF does have the CFNCIU that will work extremism files, but I imagine they have a lot on their plate. It’s easy when idiots toss a Nazi salute at a party on video, but a lot likely manage to fly under the radar- probably the more potentially dangerous ones.
This will be one where, I think, the legal authorities and positions of the parties will matter less than their respective political power and resolve. CUPE is more equipped than most to stick to its metaphorical guns here. Nobody’s wallet wins a protracted legal fight (except Westjet and Porter?)
August 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This will be one where, I think, the legal authorities and positions of the parties will matter less than their respective political power and resolve. CUPE is more equipped than most to stick to its metaphorical guns here. Nobody’s wallet wins a protracted legal fight (except Westjet and Porter?)
This morning’s order of the strike as illegal was signed by a vice chair, so they at least appear live to the perceived conflict. From discussions I had with a labour law guy over at The Other Place, sounds like the CIRB approval of 107 is a rubber stamp. But she should stay out of it from here.
August 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
This morning’s order of the strike as illegal was signed by a vice chair, so they at least appear live to the perceived conflict. From discussions I had with a labour law guy over at The Other Place, sounds like the CIRB approval of 107 is a rubber stamp. But she should stay out of it from here.
His legal training and graduate education certainly adds value. Anything in particular from his background that would specifically speak to the NS space such that he would jump out for NSICOP generally or chair specifically?
May 14, 2025 at 3:02 AM
His legal training and graduate education certainly adds value. Anything in particular from his background that would specifically speak to the NS space such that he would jump out for NSICOP generally or chair specifically?
They could model legislation off ours in this case. Our Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act allows domestic prosecution if: Cdn accused OR Cdn victim OR accused later enters Canada. It domestically criminalizes Rome Statute offences and any offences under customary IHL. Actually a robust law.
May 14, 2025 at 2:53 AM
They could model legislation off ours in this case. Our Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act allows domestic prosecution if: Cdn accused OR Cdn victim OR accused later enters Canada. It domestically criminalizes Rome Statute offences and any offences under customary IHL. Actually a robust law.
Dammit, I came here to say this.
May 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Dammit, I came here to say this.
I’m literally supposed to be balancing work and grad school and a kid this year and they go and do this!?
May 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I’m literally supposed to be balancing work and grad school and a kid this year and they go and do this!?
Oh man I forgot this meme. I loved it the first time I saw it.
May 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Oh man I forgot this meme. I loved it the first time I saw it.
I like it. Seems like he’s here to calmly and maturely govern. He has shit to do and doesn’t want to get dragged into nonsense, nor put up with it from others. Boring and competent is good.
May 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I like it. Seems like he’s here to calmly and maturely govern. He has shit to do and doesn’t want to get dragged into nonsense, nor put up with it from others. Boring and competent is good.
And you just know that an intended next step is revocation of and retroactive disqualification for birthright citizenship to any minors, born in the U.S. to non-citizens, who have been removed with their parents.
April 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
And you just know that an intended next step is revocation of and retroactive disqualification for birthright citizenship to any minors, born in the U.S. to non-citizens, who have been removed with their parents.
I feel like it’s only a matter of time before they start demanding we de-list Proud Boys and the Threepers…
April 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I feel like it’s only a matter of time before they start demanding we de-list Proud Boys and the Threepers…
At this point it would just be GoT’s The Red Wedding dubbed over with new audio.
April 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM
At this point it would just be GoT’s The Red Wedding dubbed over with new audio.
Rookie numbers. You gotta *work* to earn those sanctions.
April 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Rookie numbers. You gotta *work* to earn those sanctions.
I am shocked and in denial.
April 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I am shocked and in denial.
There’s a name I haven’t seen in a while! And yeah- instructing should be career advancing. “She/he is worthy of teaching the next generation.” Not “Who can we dump on the school.” Trick would be doing this without it just becoming a box tick for regimental favourites.
April 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
There’s a name I haven’t seen in a while! And yeah- instructing should be career advancing. “She/he is worthy of teaching the next generation.” Not “Who can we dump on the school.” Trick would be doing this without it just becoming a box tick for regimental favourites.
Ok- so if that is in fact a new problem and it fundamentally changes the math on PRs, fair enough. Scrap the initiative. I think I started out (maybe a different reply) saying it’s numerically insignificant anyway.
How does the U.S. do it for green card holders?
How does the U.S. do it for green card holders?
April 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Ok- so if that is in fact a new problem and it fundamentally changes the math on PRs, fair enough. Scrap the initiative. I think I started out (maybe a different reply) saying it’s numerically insignificant anyway.
How does the U.S. do it for green card holders?
How does the U.S. do it for green card holders?
Addendum: or that those units will never actually hold or use kit with that degree of control?
April 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Addendum: or that those units will never actually hold or use kit with that degree of control?
Right. But in the context of PRes combat arms in the domestic context, and what they actually hold and use, is this actually a problem with current or incoming systems? Is this an obstacle to recruiting PRs as, say, PRes Inf, knowing most will never actually need a Secret clearance anyway?
April 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Right. But in the context of PRes combat arms in the domestic context, and what they actually hold and use, is this actually a problem with current or incoming systems? Is this an obstacle to recruiting PRs as, say, PRes Inf, knowing most will never actually need a Secret clearance anyway?
With equal respect, for a decade and a half I used, and at a very basic level taught other reservists to use, the 521 and 522 radios. I only had ERS for the first three years, and that’s all most of my troops ever had. Most reservists don’t get Lvl II clearances but are able to use basic comms kit.
April 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
With equal respect, for a decade and a half I used, and at a very basic level taught other reservists to use, the 521 and 522 radios. I only had ERS for the first three years, and that’s all most of my troops ever had. Most reservists don’t get Lvl II clearances but are able to use basic comms kit.
Yes, at enhanced reliability level absolutely. Simply possessing and using the regular tactical radios isn’t a barrier. The maintenance and crypto stuff that enters into the classified realm is a bit farther along. I was only ever a PRes dude who ate crayons; no clearance (Secret) til I deployed.
April 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Yes, at enhanced reliability level absolutely. Simply possessing and using the regular tactical radios isn’t a barrier. The maintenance and crypto stuff that enters into the classified realm is a bit farther along. I was only ever a PRes dude who ate crayons; no clearance (Secret) til I deployed.
No but fighter jets and artillery and subs, or videos of troops jumping out of a chinook, a RHIB full of boarding party, or SARTECHs jumping out of a Herc is a tangible “ooh let’s buy more of that!” The public can sorta wrap their heads around it a bit more.
April 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
No but fighter jets and artillery and subs, or videos of troops jumping out of a chinook, a RHIB full of boarding party, or SARTECHs jumping out of a Herc is a tangible “ooh let’s buy more of that!” The public can sorta wrap their heads around it a bit more.