Accountability needed after forged documents used to smear journalist and compromise House committee
Now that documents used to allege that David Pugliese is a Russian spy have been debunked as forgeries, the Public Safety and National Security Committee must summon Chris Alexander to ascertain who supplied him with the false information.
Military justice reform bill ‘a major step forward,’ but needs work at committee, say Bloc MPs as Tories favour more debate
Bill C-11, which strips military jurisdiction over the investigation of sexual offences and puts them under civilian authority, is long overdue, say opposition MPs.
Canada has not spoken to South Koreans about building new submarines at home, says embassy
The South Korean bidder says it ‘refrained’ from proposing domestic construction of Canada’s new submarine fleet after feedback from Canadian officials. Meanwhile, its German competitor has signalled ‘mutual interest’ in building future vessels in Canada.
Canada’s underutilized Arctic radar advantage
Canada is entering a period of accelerated defence investment. The new federal government has committed to NATO spending benchmarks, and operational commanders must deliver tangible capabilities quickly. Nowhere is the gap more visible than in the Arctic, where maritime awareness remains fragile despite its centrality to sovereignty, security, and alliance credibility. The threat posed by […]
Turning commitments into capability: the need for industrial strategies
The new Defence Investment Agency should be complemented by a clear defence industrial strategy and true collaboration.
Bill C-8’s moment of truth: draw the line on what’s ‘critical’
Bill C-8 establishes a protection regime for federally regulated sectors, and should be treated as a generational opportunity to replace chalk lines with mathematics.
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.’
Foreign policy is all about self-interest
Canada should focus on its own interest: building credibility in defence investment and alliances, and reaching out to our economic partners.
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.
