Minister called to de-haze budget math on cuts to veterans’ medical cannabis reimbursement
The proposed $2.50-per-gram reduction in reimbursements could ‘fundamentally change’ veterans’ access to high-quality and affordable products, says Dr. Nick Withers.
Venezuela strikes are nothing but performative murder
We are all back in the 19th century when the Western Hemisphere was the exclusive domain of the U.S.
Between a rock and a hard place
Canada’s latest contribution to a Ukraine aid package will once again reward U.S. firms while the Trump administration is trying to force Ukraine to accept Russia’s demands for a ceasefire agreement.
I’m still trying to figure out who Carney really is
Underneath the welter of new alliances Mark Carney is forming to save Canada economically and recover some of our strength internationally, I sense that he’s holding back from boldly advancing UN principles and international law.
Building up Canada’s defence sector will depend on long-term homegrown support
The promised defence industrial strategy offers a significant opportunity to advance Canada’s innovation performance and the high-value jobs that should go with it. The biggest question is how we build the leadership and management skills that are essential for success.
Securing Canada’s digital future with the feds’ new roadmap
The June 2025 release of the Roadmap for the Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography by Canada’s Cyber Centre marks a watershed moment for the Government of Canada’s cyber agenda. For departmental leaders and IT executives, it crystallizes both a mandate and a deadline: by April 2026, each department must submit an initial Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) migration […]
Hundreds of application packages from prospective nomination candidates, actual candidates, and MPs said to be compromised in recent cyber hack, say Conservative sources
The Conservative Party must release the findings of its internal investigation, including how the data breach occurred, who was responsible, and what accountability measures have been taken, say some victims of last month’s cyber security incident.
When Canadians and Americans build together, we build stronger
For a century, our partnership has kept North America safe. It has built the world’s most capable defence industrial base, and ensured our Forces can move, fight, and win together.
Liberal border bill returns to the House after Conservative, Bloc enhancements at committee
NDP MP Jenny Kwan says it was ‘astounding and horrific’ to see the Liberals work with the Conservatives to lead Canada toward a more ‘draconian’ immigration system through Bill C-12.
MPs order release of records from new Defence Investment Agency after it leaves the PBO waiting
The House Government Operations and Estimates Committee took the step to compel the release of information after hearing from the parliamentary budget officer that multiple government departments have yet to comply with his post-budget requests to analyze financial plans.
