New DND plan gives extra seven years to meet army and navy readiness targets, lowers air force aims
Canada is injecting billions of dollars into its military establishment, but questions remain over whether the added funds will see it meet more ‘realistic’ readiness targets in 2032.
Turning goals into results
In a country of many competing interests and multiple governments, getting them all to co-ordinate their activities to achieve the ambitious goals outlined at the beginning of this piece will be complicated and difficult.
Q&A | New five-per-cent NATO target ‘achievable’ if Canada is ‘smart about it,’ says David Perry
Canada has pledged to meet the new NATO target of spending five per cent of GDP on defence.
Investing in critical minerals would be a win-win for Canada
An investment in tungsten production could benefit all of our NATO allies, allowing them to source Canadian rather than Chinese tungsten.
The real Mark Carney is about to emerge
The new prime minister needs to come clean with the Canadian public. It is the existential threat of climate change, nuclear weapons, pandemics and forced migrations of peoples that also challenge Canada’s security. Mark Carney must think beyond NATO to be a credible leader.
Canada’s next top doctor must be a ‘focal point’ for public health amid changes in the U.S., concerns about next pandemic
Dr. Theresa Tam has left the job of chief public health officer after eight years. Her successor will have to contend with a change in the U.S.’ public health approach, vaccine hesitancy among Canadians and the need to always be ready for the next global outbreak.
Iran’s uranium enrichment: myths, realities, and what Canada should understand
Canadians deserve an informed debate about the potential proliferation dangers of these new reactor designs, especially as the intention is to export them around the world.
NATO summit ‘not a disaster’ on the Trump front, but a ‘piece of theatre’ otherwise
All members of the military alliance but Spain agreed to a new five-per-cent of GDP spending target at the June 25 and 26 summit at The Hague.
Flawed in principle and practice: why Canada must say no to Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’
At a time of rising costs of living, climate stress, and overstretched public services, diverting tens of billions to a flawed and provocative weapons system would be irresponsible. Canada’s defence investments must be effective, accountable, and aligned with our national interest.
Saskatchewan Senator pushes for a national emergency response agency to fight wildfires
Under Canada’s current system, provincial and territorial governments have jurisdiction over emergency responses, but as out-of-control wildfires continue to burn, some are pushing again for a national FEMA-like agency to lead the response.
