Conservatives seize on Liberals’ ‘law-and-order vacuum’ as Trump anxiety wanes, but ‘MAGA North’ comparisons still a concern, say strategists
Pierre Poilievre will remain in a difficult spot since the U.S. is touchy for many Canadians while Trump is backed by some Tory supporters, says Matt Chilliack.
The Canadian Armed Forces is a shrinking tribe
With only roughly one in 684 Canadians serving in the regular forces, thinking that the country could mount any meaningful deployment to either Ukraine or Gaza on short notice is reckless.
Carney went to the UN to advance Canada’s foreign policy, Trump went to abuse, harangue the UN in a tirade of false accusations
Mark Carney’s four days at the UN showed his belief that Donald Trump’s aggressiveness can be fought off by strengthening Canada’s trade, energy, and security through diplomacy. When Carney returned home and went to Question Period, the opposition seemed uninterested in grilling him on what he had accomplished at the UN.
Alarms are blaring: why AI-driven attacks demand a seismic shift toward exposure management
For years, cybersecurity experts warned of a day when digital attacks would move beyond simply stealing data and freezing computer screens to actually disrupting our way of life and upending the foundations of our society. That day has arrived.
Canada taking ‘necessary’ steps to tap into European defence market with new security pacts amid U.S. tensions: observers
The newly signed pacts signal to Europe that Canada is serious in its efforts to shift some of its focus away from the American supply chain, says Christian Leuprecht.
CAF leadership lacks courage
It’s the responsibility of military brass to pound on the desks of their political masters to address shortcomings in the institution. Instead, they sugar coat the situation.
The politics of fear: what ‘tough on crime’ gets wrong about public safety
This approach may generate compelling soundbites, but decades of evidence show it does little to improve public safety while deepening systemic inequities.
Canadian military colleges report offers honest approach to right the ship
In 1980, Kate Armstrong was one of 32 women who joined Royal Military College of Canada as cadets. ‘Most of us had to navigate the skepticism of superiors and fellow cadets alike. We were harassed, hazed, and tested over and over again.’
A bigger defence budget may increase Canada’s hollow force risk
To prevent this from happening, a force capacity review must accompany new defence budgets and funding streams.
Future planning needed amid Canada’s defence budget boost
If we truly wish to provide a deterrent to Russian aggression, we need to learn from the ongoing war in Europe.
