Defence procurement and the transformation of the Canadian economy
If the Carney government is going to truly transform the Canadian economy, defence production provides a strong foundation for innovation and growth.
AI can’t just be ‘slapped on the current system’ as feds seek to modernize procurement process, says AI research chair
A July 8 report from the Office of Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic stated that procurement at the federal level is in need of “fundamental change.”
Buying time for Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump has promised more weapons for Ukraine, but is slow to penalize countries that still support Moscow’s war economy by buying cut-rate Russian oil.
Trade tribunal calls for freeze on multimillion-dollar defence contract after complaints it favours U.S. supplier
Highly restrictive bid criteria made competition ‘impossible’ for Canadian and European companies to secure the contract for military night-vision goggles, says a filing from Canadian defence company Cadex.
Raising hackles: why can’t the CAF help stepping on their own dicks?
Protecting the military’s reputation should never take priority over actually handling an issue, like that of the service members involved in a Facebook group sharing antisemitic, homophobic, and misogynistic material.
BC Ferries story reveals Canada’s confused policy on China
What basic message are we sending as we condemn the purchase of Chinese-made ferries while profiting from our sale of goods and services to China?
First woman named to lead the RCAF
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Time for feds to clarify plan for military wage boost, say observers
Defence Minister David McGuinty initially signalled an ‘immediate’ 20-per-cent pay raise, but Chief of the Defence Staff Jennie Carignan has indicated a longer timeline.
Carney’s record on foreign interference is uninspiring, so far
The new government must demonstrate a genuine commitment to rebuilding confidence in our democratic system by appointing a commissioner for the Foreign Influence Transparency Registry.
Is the CAF past the point of no return?
Perhaps the Liberals need to do more than make promises of massive budget increases if there are too few personnel left in uniform to manage that influx of money.
