Defence Chief Says Force Becoming First Choice in Disasters, Not ‘Last Resort

Canadian Armed Forces members from St John's survey the devastation left by post-tropical storm Fiona in Burnt Island, N.L., on Sept. 28, 2022. The Canadian Press/Frank Gunn

Canada’s top military commander says the Armed Forces is too often the first choice when it comes to responding to natural disasters such as hurricanes.

Chief of the defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre says the military is supposed to be the last resort when it comes to such disasters.