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.
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.
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.
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.
Demystifying the detection of fraud and coerced victims

The public needs to know about incidents involving the fraudulent use of social benefits, and about how fraudsters forcefully exploit and draw others into their operations.
F-35 fighter purchase takes flak

The Air Force brass can’t control public perception and the longer this Gripen versus F-35 debate continues, the more people become aware of the pros and cons of both aircraft types.