Andrew Leslie: Military Command

The Canadian Military Dept: OTTAWA -- A behind-the-scenes battle over who will succeed the country's defence chief has spilled out in public and exposed the bitter, often conflicting visions of where the Canadian military is headed following the Afghan war, according to Winnipeg Free Press. The name that cropped up the most was that of former lieutenant-general Andrew Leslie, who headed the Canadian army until 2010 and penned a milestone report that recommended a radical overhaul of the military command structure and former army commander Andrew Leslie recommended a leaner HQ operation. Rumours have been rampant that the Harper government is willing to go outside the ranks of Canadian Forces brass in order to recall a trusted, retired officer to fill the shoes of Gen. Walter Natynczyk, whose departure is expected within weeks. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.