The CAF buying tear gas doesn't necessarily mean anything. The Army uses tear gas pretty extensively in training - both for gas mask training and just to fuck the troops around in the field. Like I wouldn't even be able to count how many tear gas grenades I've had thrown at me in Petawawa and Meaford, or how many I've thrown at people.

For this to mean anything, you'd have to figure out if the amount they're purchasing is exceptional, rather than just routine stock replenishment.

The CAF buying tear gas doesn't necessarily mean anything. The Army uses tear gas pretty extensively in training - both for gas mask training and just to fuck soldiers around in the field. Like I wouldn't even be able to count how many tear gas grenades I've had thrown at me in Petawawa and Meaford, or how many I've thrown at people.

For this to mean anything, you'd have to figure out if the amount they're purchasing is exceptional, rather than just routine stock replenishment.