Latvia extension forges near-permanent Canadian Army presence in Europe, leaving limited ability to deploy elsewhere
Canada last had a permanent military presence in Europe during the Cold War.
Are we offering human bait in Ukraine?
Canada would need to acquire modern battlefield necessities before it can send any soldiers into Ukraine.
Look to C.D. Howe for lessons on defence procurement
The Second World War-era cabinet minister created a crown corporation tasked with building everything from ammunition to warships. They got them built. Period.
Canada, Europe, and NATO: a renewed commitment to shared security
Whether it is supporting Ukraine, reinforcing NATO’s northern flank, or building the tools to defend sovereignty in the Arctic, Canada is showing it will lead by example.
Canada’s defence pact with Indonesia a modest but necessary first step in the Indo-Pacific
Canada’s recently-signed memorandum of understanding on defence cooperation with Indonesia should be a first step on a longer journey, and not a box-ticking exercise that fades into irrelevance.
‘Putting people first’: new Veterans Minister McKnight readies for fall as advocates push for change
Veterans advocates and groups are urging for a new approach, and for action on long-standing calls for change to improve the lives of former servicemembers.
The hits keep coming for the CAF
If soldiers do know what the Nazi salute symbolizes and do it anyway, then they have no business wearing a Canadian uniform.
A continuum of responsibility for Canada’s veterans
Supporting veterans and their families in every aspect of their transition to civilian life is both a moral duty and a strategic necessity.
Changes to rules for ‘national security’ contracts bypass competition and raise concerns of potential abuse, say procurement watchers
Loosening rules around the use of the National Security Exception may speed up defence procurement, but it could have trade-offs when it comes to accountability, say experts.
Thousands respond to false message promoting 1,400 jobs with Department of National Defence
The department says it’s investigating the matter, confirming the promotion came from an ‘unknown and unapproved source,’ resulting in more than 3,500 responses from public servants and external applicants.
