After supporting UN calls for Gaza ceasefire, Canada must now stop military exports to Israel
A recent Project Ploughshares report raises questions about the risks posed by Canada’s major military exports to Israel, and underscores the need for Canada to comply fully with domestic and international arms control obligations.
Canada’s military closing out the year on a low note
Unfortunately, without a major uptake in recruiting and training to bring the Canadian Armed Forces back to full strength, the coming year will be a steep challenge, writes Scott Taylor.
Let’s use technology and lessons from the online gaming sector to tackle money laundering
Using technology to get better-quality data from all industries will help us to identify bad actors, block suspicious activity, and lay charges more efficiently.
Navy tries to plot course for stormy seas ahead
In a recent video, the Navy’s commander acknowledged that the failure of recruiting to keep pace with attrition over the past 10 years has left the organization in a ‘critical state.’
Public Safety hears support for foreign influence registry as government looks to allies for inspiration
A second round of consultations has been launched into Canada’s response to foreign interference, and cited recent changes to laws in Britain and Australia.
Keep the pressure on to ensure CAF misconduct isn’t swept under the rug
It may not be as prevalent in the 24-hour news cycle now that the stream of top officials being accused of misconduct has slowed, but the sexual misconduct crisis in the Canadian Armed Forces is still far from resolved. This was affirmed by the Dec. 5 release of Statistics Canada data stemming from the 2022 […]
Arctic security depends on follow-through on NORAD modernization promises, say defence experts
A recent Senate committee report notes the Arctic has reached an ‘inflection point,’ with the region assuming an essential strategic importance, and more must be done to enhance its security and defence—despite looming federal budget cuts.
Gun control is a women’s issue
As C-21 progresses in the Senate, it’s important to emphasize that gun recreation must never trump protecting Canadians from the devastating impacts of gun violence.
A lost opportunity for ‘pragmatic diplomacy’
Canada has flunked an early test by failing to attend as an observer a major meeting of states party to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons last week.
A ‘no-Nazi’ policy for our military partners should be a low bar to clear
Canada is supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine under the banner of ‘shared values;’ insisting they vet out Azov extremists is not interfering in Ukraine’s sovereignty.
