At a time when U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is refocusing the armed forces on warfighting instead of wokeness, the top general in Canada is weeping about so-called “systemic racism” in her country’s military.
In a Thursday speech that provides a striking contrast between the two countries when it comes to defense priorities, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Gen. Jennie Carignan delivered a tear-sodden apology for alleged discrimination in the ranks.
“For way too long, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Black, Asian and other racialized members of the CAF faced systemic barriers that limited their ability to serve, contribute and thrive as equal members and too often mistreated and even abused at the hands of their fellow members,” Carignan said, turning on the waterworks.
NEW: Canada’s top general, Jennie Carignan, starts crying as she apologizes for “systemic racism.”
At one point during her speech, it sounded like someone was weeping in the background as well.
“I acknowledge we failed you… We didn’t create an environment where you could serve… pic.twitter.com/cQIx6g9jQn
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 31, 2025
“I acknowledge we failed you… We didn’t create an environment where you could serve your country to the highest level with pride and determination and I’m sorry for the silence, indifference and that this went on for years,” she added as the sound of at least one other person sobbing in the background was heard.
Carignan pledged that the CAF is committed to the elimination of “systemic barriers” as the result of “a difficult journey of reflection, self-awareness, of understanding and allyship.”
“Racism has no place in the CAF. It cannot be tolerated and it has no place in our future,” she declared.
“On behalf of the CAF we offer our deepest and most sincere apologies. We apologize to every CAF member and veteran who experienced racism, discrimination, and harassment, and we acknowledge: We failed you.” – CDS, Gen Jennie Carignan and CAF CWO Bob McCann 1/2 pic.twitter.com/cQjmKUGLs7
— Canadian Armed Forces (@CanadianForces) October 30, 2025
Also speaking in Ottawa was Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann.
“You gave your best to this institution. You gave your best to this country. You gave your best to your teams,” he said. “You deserved far better than what you have received.”
The waterlogged apology for non-existent wrongs was rightly slammed by X users.
Once again Canada you have embarrassed me. As a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces I truly wish that the senior leadership would advocate for warriors instead beta’s who can’t cut it. Canadian soldiers need a war fighting ethos not this womanized virtue signaling…
— Dave Hansen (@Rusty_lock) October 31, 2025
Playing dressup and blubbering about feelings doesn’t win battles . Warrior mindset , training and ability do .
— Mick ♦️♦️♦️ (@MickFossil) October 31, 2025
Well I will give Canada one thing… at least your female officers are… female. pic.twitter.com/807iXTKUmQ
— Brad – Duke of Uncommon Sense (@bradthompsontx) October 31, 2025
I’m serious when I say this could only have been worse if you started it out with a meaningless land acknowledgement. What a joke military leadership has become. Quit offering up vapid apologies and get back to the basics of war fighting. No wonder your recruitment numbers and…
— BTN1973 (@btn_1973) October 31, 2025
Maybe CAF should focus on being combat ready, rather than issuing vapid apologies that mean nothing.
— JChimpo (@chimpo_j) October 31, 2025
I think more tampons in the men’s bathroom would fix this issue
— TruthSeeker01011 (@TruthSeek01011) October 31, 2025
This is the most pathetic thing I’ve seen today.
— Senator Babet (@senatorbabet) November 1, 2025
She is unfit to lead and should resign.
— Douglas Drew (@Douglas_A_Drew) October 31, 2025
Just call it Canada cry.
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