National Post
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May 20, 2026
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Fraser Tolmie: Snowbirds’ ‘pause’ a devastating blow to recruitment
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0.301 · RIGHT
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Article Excerpt
The Snowbirds fly over Parliament Hill during Canada Day festivities on July 1, 2025. The popular Canadian Armed Forces' aerobatic team has been grounded until the 2030s, the federal government announced on Tuesday. PHOTO BY JEAN LEVAC / POSTMEDIA NEWS Article content The Liberal government is cancelling the Snowbirds without a replacement jet in sight, after more than 50 years of service. The 431 Air Demonstration Squadron has served as a highly effective recruitment tool for the Canadian Armed Forces and a showcase of Canadian military excellence since 1971. Article content Prime Minister Ma…
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