In defence of Canada
It’s truly insane that the Canadian military is having to war game such a heretofore unfathomable scenario of a looming U.S. invasion.
MPs from all parties must work together to deal with external and internal challenges facing Canada
The responsibility to deal with these challenges does not rest only with Prime Minister Mark Carney. All party leaders and MPs, regardless of their political affiliation, should set aside their differences and work together to get the country through and out of these turbulent times.
New helicopters on the horizon
The good news for aviation buffs is the plan envisions a mixed fleet of distinctly different types of helicopters to support the Army.
All eyes on the Arctic
Canada may now have to play catch-up on procuring vessels to protect the North after years of passing up projects.
Where is the real threat to Canadian security coming from?
We have good reason to be concerned by the poison of misinformation and hate that willfully seeks to undermine our democratic norms and institutions.
In Canada’s defence: re-establishing a true militia
Instead of disarming law-abiding gun owners across Canada, why not offer them the opportunity to enlist in a supplementary reserve by taking an oath of allegiance and registering with a militia regiment at the local armoury?
Ukraine-Russia: next steps
Russia’s economic trajectory is uncertain. Some analysts expect deterioration in 2026; others foresee relative stability. If Russia faces a downturn, a ‘hurting stalemate’ may emerge, creating incentives for compromise. But at present, no such ripe moment exists. The key question is whether Ukraine and the EU can wait long enough—and whether economic pressure on Russia can be paired with incentives that limit negative outcomes for both sides.
Is an 88-jet fleet already out of date?
In 2017, 88 jets were seen as ‘just enough’ for Canada to fulfill its obligations. Now, penny pinching has been replaced by a concern about how to spend at speed.
The rush to re-arm the Army
As military defence procurements go, the plan to purchase new rifles for the CAF is something of a no-brainer.
There’s no security without Indigenous sovereignty
The boost in defence spending won’t amount to much without first ensuring Inuit prosperity, which is key to Canadian authority in the Arctic.
