Is Canada at risk of being complicit in U.S. military crimes?
The recent U.S. navy attacks on shipping off the coast of Venezuela have raised concerns at DND headquarters in Ottawa.
Canada’s submarine purchase has new ‘sense of urgency’ with possible selection by end of year, says German envoy
The clock is ticking to replace the aging Victoria-class submarines before they are taken out of the water in the 2030s, leaving the Canadian Navy without a submarine capability.
Hegseth’s attack on rules of engagement could limit Canadian operations with ‘lawless’ U.S. military, says former House Defence Committee chair McKay
Pete Hegseth described past American rules of engagement as ‘politically correct and overbearing,’ and has indicated that rules of war will be loosened to allow U.S. soldiers to ‘intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill the enemies of our country.’
Canada’s moves on procurement overshadowed as the U.S. prepares for war against its citizens
As important as Canadian defence issues might seem, what happens south of our border will have a far greater impact on our future as a nation.
Canada’s defence depends on its universities
Ottawa’s new defence spending commitments will only succeed if the country invests strategically in its universities.
Innovation as deterrence: how Canada’s new NATO target can thrive in a tech-driven world
A robust innovation economy can be a deterrent against the economic and security threats facing the country.
The Canadian Armed Forces is a shrinking tribe
With only roughly one in 684 Canadians serving in the regular forces, thinking that the country could mount any meaningful deployment to either Ukraine or Gaza on short notice is reckless.
Canadian military colleges report offers honest approach to right the ship
In 1980, Kate Armstrong was one of 32 women who joined Royal Military College of Canada as cadets. ‘Most of us had to navigate the skepticism of superiors and fellow cadets alike. We were harassed, hazed, and tested over and over again.’
A thin façade of combat capability
If your military cupboard is hurting, you can’t throw a coat of fresh paint on a disabled tank and pretend all is good for the reviewing politician.
Latvia extension forges near-permanent Canadian Army presence in Europe, leaving limited ability to deploy elsewhere
Canada last had a permanent military presence in Europe during the Cold War.
