Might these “industry groups” be the reason?
“The Liberals have been under pressure for months to release their Indo-Pacific strategy, which industry groups hope will outline the countries Ottawa plans to grow closer to and those the government sees as risky.”
“The Forces recently updated its dress code to remove “gendered language” and restrictions on hair length and hair colouring, and allow personnel to wear articles of clothing traditionally reserved for the opposite sex. It has also placed an emphasis on attracting women, First Nations and other minorities…”