Canada is a butter—not a gun—nation
Instead of being a NATO member, Canada should join the Partnership for Peace program.
DND access-to-info woes persist as compliance with law drops, backlog grows
For the third straight year, the Department of National Defence is going the wrong way when it comes to respecting access-to-information laws and timelines.
The sad saga of Afghan-Canadian military advisers
Veterans’ benefits have improved considerably in recent decades, but not all Canadians sent into war zones are treated equally.
CAF’s fear of publicity shouldn’t trump justice
Kristen Adams’ courage has exposed how the military’s fear of media coverage overrode its sense of responsibility to its employees.
Poor procurement won’t keep our soldiers warm at night
Army personnel are being left out in the cold after new sleeping bags fail to live up to the standards of their 1960s predecessors.
No matter how you slice it, the military’s numbers don’t add up
Without an immediate course change, the Canadian Armed Forces is hurtling towards an existential, tragic end.
Submarine saga could turn into ‘sellers beware’
One would have to caution those potential bidders that in dealing with the Canadian government it will be a case of ‘sellers beware’ rather than ‘buyers beware.’
Unlimited liability: why veteran and family needs transcend elections and politics
Our veterans should never have to wonder whether a change in government will affect their access to critical resources.
The Three Stooges of Canadian defence
The federal government, military brass, and the defence industry are all pointing in different directions when asked for the path forward on our Armed Forces’ readiness.
Canada can’t afford to squander chance for rare Indo-Pacific role with AUKUS, say analysts
Although AUKUS is holding consultations with Canada to find areas to collaborate on advanced technology information sharing, it has yet to signal if it will welcome new members.
