A legion of our own
Creating a Canadian foreign legion might be considered extreme, but it would solve a personnel shortage within our military that has reached a critical tipping point.
Martial law by mercenary is nothing new
Historically, the employment of mercenaries has rarely—if ever—resulted in a positive long-lasting result.
Chinook helicopter tragedy evokes past military comms confusion
The communication gaffes in this incident were eerily reminiscent of DND’s handling of the April 29, 2020, CH-148 Cyclone helicopter crash which claimed the lives of six service members.
Navigating the narratives of the Russian invasion
If victory is indeed now assured for Ukraine, perhaps it is time that we begin a debate on what a ‘just’ and ‘humane’ outcome would look like.
Changing climate, wildfire risk a chance for Canada to refit military
A huge investment in Canadian aerospace to build an iconic Canadian-designed water bomber should be a popular one.
‘Flurry of activities’ won’t ensure military culture change, say analysts
‘We could well end up with a situation where all the Arbour recommendations have been implemented, but we still don’t have meaningful culture change,’ says professor Maya Eichler.
It may be time to eschew tradition to beef up Canada’s military
Given the developments on the battlefield in the ongoing war in Ukraine, maybe it’s time the CAF rethinks the structure of our military entirely.
The tide has changed for the Russian war machine
It would seem that after 15 months of fighting, the tables have been turned and it is the Russian military that has become the snowball in this equation.
Securing our North is a top priority for Trudeau government: Liberal MP Bryan May
The world looks to Canada as more than just a like-minded democracy or a dependable friend; the world looks to us as a leader in Arctic security. And we, in Canada, will continue to meet this moment by making generational investments in Arctic defence to keep Canadians safe now and into the future.
Defence threats call for unorthodox ideas from younger Canadians, argues international politics prof
Major threats to Canada’s security include melting ice in the Arctic, aggression from Russia and China, and a personnel shortage in the Canadian Armed Forces, according to experts.
