Military retention bonuses equal common sense
DND needs to stop the exodus from the ranks, and the answer to stopping short-term retirements is retention bonuses.
Time for a foreign legion
With a Canadian Foreign Legion deployed, the regular combat arms units could begin the healing process of bringing themselves back to full operational readiness here at home.
A defence budget that tops the two-per-cent goal? Look north
Whoever is running Canada in the months to come should be able to convince Donald Trump that an investment in Arctic infrastructure counts towards our defence budget.
Soldiers shouldn’t put up with squalid living conditions
Those serving in uniform in a G7 country’s military should expect no less than affordable, clean, livable accommodations.
The River-class frigates cannot be the ‘be-all, end-all’ of Canada’s sea domain
An overrelliance will lead to logistical constraints that will significantly diminish the Navy’s combat power and combat-readiness.
Droning into oblivion
New drone technology is dominating the modern battlefield, but Canada’s procurement team is barely trying to play catch up.
Can Canada actually defend the Arctic?
The Navy’s commander thinks we could stop Russia or China from transiting through the Northwest Passage without official permission
Canada can and must do more in Darfur
Since the conflict in Darfur began, the RWCHR has issued early warning risk assessments, conducted an inquiry into the mass atrocities and engaged in private diplomacy to influence global responses. It is past time for Canada to act.
DND and CAF ‘exempt’ from further spending cuts, says Blair after department was asked to find $900-million a year in savings
Feds looking to find $15.8-billion in savings through ‘Refocus Government Spending’ initiative as pressure mounts for Canada to boost defence spending.
‘Get on with it’: defence industry responds to Blair’s call for stronger ties to speed up procurement
Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Stephen Kelsey told industry leaders: ‘We’re not complete buffoons. We are aware of the complexities of procurement, the frustration for you.’
