Lack of foreign interference registry ‘mystifying’ as Canada attempts diplomatic reset with primary culprits, says NDP MP Jenny Kwan
The delay in naming a commissioner to lead the foreign interference registry is ‘clearly linked’ to the foreign minister’s recent travel to India and China, suggests national security expert Dan Stanton.
‘Significant gaps’ in government’s monitoring and response to cyberattacks, AG finds
While solid cyber security systems were developed to protect government networks and systems, Auditor General Karen Hogan found not all departments, agencies, and Crown corporations use the security systems available to them.
Is Canada at risk of being complicit in U.S. military crimes?
The recent U.S. navy attacks on shipping off the coast of Venezuela have raised concerns at DND headquarters in Ottawa.
Feds’ new industrial strategy falls short on ambition, needs clearer objectives for defence procurement, say experts
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly unveiled a new three-pillar industrial strategy on Oct. 9 aimed at protecting Canadian industries, creating jobs, and attracting global investment. ‘I don’t think there’s anything new here,’ says former DND ADM Alan Williams.
Indulging in absurd anti-U.S. rhetoric? You’re doing a solid for Moscow and Beijing
The U.S. is not the partner that it once was, but in a world at risk of major war, it is doing exactly what we all need it to do.
New border bill cuts controversial measures, keeps powers to tighten immigration
The Liberals have split C-2 in two with the introduction of C-12, which grants the government significant new powers to crack down on asylum seekers and block or cancel applications for visas.
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 […]
