The inability to house our soldiers is a national shame
One would think that every effort would be made to retain experienced members of the CAF at this critical juncture, and that would not include jacking up the rent on their housing.
Off course: the Canadian Armed Forces lack direction
When the much-anticipated defence policy update is finally released, it will undoubtedly fall short of what the CAF needs: a complete makeover.
Navy won’t send ships in annual West Africa deployment amid readiness woes
Since 2017, the Canadian Navy has deployed two Kingston-class vessels to West Africa annually as part of a naval forward presence mission, aside from a COVID-19-affected 2021.
The exploding cost of the war in Ukraine
Since 2014, Canada has donated more than $8.5-billion in military hardware and cash to support Ukraine’s government and build the capacity of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian disinformation claims not a shield for Canada’s military woes
Now that the Canadian military has realized how little impact the Russian disinformation campaign had in Latvia, perhaps they can stop using that red herring to deflect any negative news story here in Canada.
Defence industry asks feds for strategic planning for new Ukrainian aid with dwindling Canadian stockpiles
The call for a ‘wartime footing’ in arms production still hasn’t been matched with a plan, says a defence industry representative.
Want submarines? Canada should join AUKUS
The Canadian Navy has been seeking to acquire nuclear-powered submarines for generations without success, and the answer could be found by joining the pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The military fix not everyone wants to hear
The approach Canadian Armed Forces leaders should consider is downsizing the military to keep pace with the diminished number of recruits.
Time for Canadian soldiers to be untangled from foreign quagmires
Canada should cut its losses and end Operation Impact in Iraq ASAP, along with bringing home military trainers in Niger.
Canada hardly a laggard in defence spending
When one factors in actual capability and commitment, Canada can hardly be referred to as either ‘delinquent’ or a ‘freeloader,’ despite the magic NATO target.
