It could also be construed as a comment on the apparent lack of military presence in Canada (hence the boredom). The fact that the quote begins with a reference to military conquest is reason enough to consider an argument that centres on refuting the importance of military might. Regardless of the intent, a common element is, as you mentioned, the lack of "excitement".
Anyway, to get back on topic and in an attempt to try and prevent this from going down hill on my part, I think it's worth noting that incompetence and a lack of concern for safety transcends national association. Regardless of where a company is from, odds are that it will at some point partake in questionable practices.