The Canadian military Chief of Staff was crticized by the government for his flying habits. Soon after, some one leaks a story about the flying habits of the minister of defence.

What a coincidence!

Just a little earlier, the top brass refused to carry out a government order to  reallocate staff. Now, In a democracy, we run the country - and the government we elect gives orders to the top brass of the military. It looks to me as though we're seeing a power struggle and a defiance which is a very unhealthy sign in a democracy.

I didn't know that this was even being contemplated and thought it might be of interest...  I wonder if private vehicles might be next?  Excerpts from a Gowling letter follow: