Armed Forces
- Canada last had a permanent military presence in Europe during the Cold War.
- Canada last had a permanent military presence in Europe during the Cold War.
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- Supporting veterans and their families in every aspect of their transition to civilian life is both a moral duty and a strategic necessity.
- Supporting veterans and their families in every aspect of their transition to civilian life is both a moral duty and a strategic necessity.
- Supporting veterans and their families in every aspect of their transition to civilian life is both a moral duty and a strategic necessity.
- If one-year military engagements were part of a mandatory youth national service program, there would be a steady flow of new recruits for the
- If one-year military engagements were part of a mandatory youth national service program, there would be a steady flow of new recruits for the
- If one-year military engagements were part of a mandatory youth national service program, there would be a steady flow of new recruits for the
- Prime Minister Mark Carney detailed $2-billion in spending for the Canadian Armed Forces, a part of the $9-billion announced in June for defence and
- Prime Minister Mark Carney detailed $2-billion in spending for the Canadian Armed Forces, a part of the $9-billion announced in June for defence and
- Prime Minister Mark Carney detailed $2-billion in spending for the Canadian Armed Forces, a part of the $9-billion announced in June for defence and
- Two senior officers have already been sanctioned in the early days of the Blue Hackle Mafia affair, which contrasts oddly with previous military scandals.
- Two senior officers have already been sanctioned in the early days of the Blue Hackle Mafia affair, which contrasts oddly with previous military scandals.
- Two senior officers have already been sanctioned in the early days of the Blue Hackle Mafia affair, which contrasts oddly with previous military scandals.
- This is exactly what the hard-pressed CAF did not need at this juncture—another bad news story to throw on the pile.
- This is exactly what the hard-pressed CAF did not need at this juncture—another bad news story to throw on the pile.
- This is exactly what the hard-pressed CAF did not need at this juncture—another bad news story to throw on the pile.
- It’s a true litmus test of how far morale in the CAF has plummeted when the senior individual representing the concerns of the non-commissioned ranks
- It’s a true litmus test of how far morale in the CAF has plummeted when the senior individual representing the concerns of the non-commissioned ranks
- It’s a true litmus test of how far morale in the CAF has plummeted when the senior individual representing the concerns of the non-commissioned ranks
- Canada’s defence needs will not be solved by aiming for an arbitrary target, even if it would lift the ignominy of being a laggard.

- Canada’s defence needs will not be solved by aiming for an arbitrary target, even if it would lift the ignominy of being a laggard.
- Canada’s defence needs will not be solved by aiming for an arbitrary target, even if it would lift the ignominy of being a laggard.

- Multi-partisan consensus on matters of national security would ensure continuity, predictable funding, and an altogether more functional approach to how it engages in the
- Multi-partisan consensus on matters of national security would ensure continuity, predictable funding, and an altogether more functional approach to how it engages in the
- Multi-partisan consensus on matters of national security would ensure continuity, predictable funding, and an altogether more functional approach to how it engages in the
- Imagine a sector of the Canadian economy that is not that large in the grand scheme of things, but that is very strong in
- Imagine a sector of the Canadian economy that is not that large in the grand scheme of things, but that is very strong in
- Imagine a sector of the Canadian economy that is not that large in the grand scheme of things, but that is very strong in
- The outgoing CDS leaves behind some significant challenges that his successor is going to have to deal with and show demonstrable progress.
- The outgoing CDS leaves behind some significant challenges that his successor is going to have to deal with and show demonstrable progress.
- The outgoing CDS leaves behind some significant challenges that his successor is going to have to deal with and show demonstrable progress.
- Doing our share to contribute to collective security and global stability benefits Canada and Canadians.
- Doing our share to contribute to collective security and global stability benefits Canada and Canadians.
- Doing our share to contribute to collective security and global stability benefits Canada and Canadians.
- Our defence policy update makes investments that are specifically tailored to meet new and emerging challenges.
- Our defence policy update makes investments that are specifically tailored to meet new and emerging challenges.
- Our defence policy update makes investments that are specifically tailored to meet new and emerging challenges.
- Due to global warming, the fastest route by sea between Europe and East Asia could be right through Canada’s North by 2050.
- Due to global warming, the fastest route by sea between Europe and East Asia could be right through Canada’s North by 2050.
- Due to global warming, the fastest route by sea between Europe and East Asia could be right through Canada’s North by 2050.
- We need strong dialogue coupled with concrete action and close co-operation with Arctic nations and our NORAD/NATO allies for practical solutions to common regional
- We need strong dialogue coupled with concrete action and close co-operation with Arctic nations and our NORAD/NATO allies for practical solutions to common regional
- We need strong dialogue coupled with concrete action and close co-operation with Arctic nations and our NORAD/NATO allies for practical solutions to common regional
- Recruits are hesitant to enlist, and this will continue while the government prioritizes words over actions.
- Recruits are hesitant to enlist, and this will continue while the government prioritizes words over actions.
- Recruits are hesitant to enlist, and this will continue while the government prioritizes words over actions.
- At the end of the exercise, Canada will remain the only NATO country not only failing to reach two per cent, but also lacking

- At the end of the exercise, Canada will remain the only NATO country not only failing to reach two per cent, but also lacking
- At the end of the exercise, Canada will remain the only NATO country not only failing to reach two per cent, but also lacking

- Let the CAF focus on rebuilding its ranks, and expand on the existing veteran-led humanitarian organization Team Rubicon Canada.
- Let the CAF focus on rebuilding its ranks, and expand on the existing veteran-led humanitarian organization Team Rubicon Canada.
- Let the CAF focus on rebuilding its ranks, and expand on the existing veteran-led humanitarian organization Team Rubicon Canada.