NATO allies should take Canada’s lead and spend less on defence
When defence spending is expressed as a percentage of GDP, Canada appears to be a laggard. But if measured per capita, Canada ranks high. Still, NATO should consider Canada’s other contributions to peace and security, not just its military spending.
Trudeau is right to resist defence lobby’s call for more military spending
NATO doesn’t do holistic peace. Always demanding more money for arms, it intimidates its own members.
Chinese-Canadian activists raise concerns over feds’ rushed foreign registry consultations
With many members of the community only receiving an invite four days in advance and a lack of transparency on who would be in attendance, activists are concerned consultations on the proposed foreign agent registry could be skewed.
Conservatives, NDP call for feds to fulfill UN quick reaction force pledge
There is growing skepticism that the Liberal government’s promise to supply UN peace operations with a 200-member quick reaction force will ever materialize.
Investment in green technologies must include aerospace
Targeted federal investment is urgently needed to ensure that Canada’s aerospace sector can lead the way toward a sustainable aviation system and remain globally competitive.
Government inaction leaves air passengers and workers stranded
So far, government and industry have done the bare minimum to look like they are trying to solve the problem while taking very little action.
A glance at the aviation sector, from funding to labour shortages
The Canadian government can help the sector with more money for airport infrastructure and more incentives for people to enter careers as pilots.
Can Canadian airports keep pace with the surge in air travel demand?
Fair access and affordable air travel are essential to ensuring that Canadians can fully embrace the return of air travel in the post-pandemic world.
A call to the Canadian government: support pilot recruitment rather than pilot replacement
The feds can play their part by creating a national aviation plan that includes subsidizing or otherwise financially supporting a pipeline of pilots.
Transforming aerospace will require a clear strategy and collective effort
All of Canada’s competitor countries have industrial strategies in place that provide clear guidelines to direct and develop their respective aerospace industries.
