Moving past the convoy occupation requires transformational human rights change
Have lessons been learned? That is far from evident. There has been little effort by any order of government to even reach out and hear community-member views firsthand.
Canadian government appears to be yielding to pressure on Aurora CP-140s, writes Chartrand
The process of replacing Aurora CP-140s is hardly on the average person’s radar, but an interesting process is unfolding, one that warrants the public’s attention, and stands to impact one of Canada’s undervalued industries, the aerospace sub-sector. The Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project is seen as an opportunity to think outside the box in terms […]
‘Structural failures’ and lingering trauma top of mind as convoy anniversary nears, say MPs, advocates
The Ottawa Police Service says it’s putting the kibosh on any vehicle-based protests in the city ahead of the Jan. 28 one-year anniversary of the day the so-called ‘Freedom Convoy’ rolled into town, as multiple inquiry bodies ready their reports on the event ended by the Emergencies Act.
Time to push the eject button on Operation Impact
Faced with a personnel shortage, the Canadian Armed Forces should reduce Vice-Admiral Bob Auchterlonie’s task load and put an immediate end to Operation Impact.
Artificial intelligence says it could manipulate humans into giving it weapons
When I asked ChatGPT if war could ever happen, it replied ‘AI is designed to be a tool that can be used to assist humans, and as such, it is unlikely that it would be used to harm them. However, it is important for humans to continue to develop AI in an ethical manner, to ensure that it remains a beneficial tool for humanity.’ This isn’t good.
‘Made-in-Canada’ strategy needed for defence procurements following $406-million U.S. purchase for Ukraine: NDP critic
‘Until the government gets put on a war footing, the defence industry isn’t going to be on a war footing,’ says former defence minister David Pratt, a current defence lobbyist.
Canadian soldiers left waiting as arming Ukraine takes precedence
The fact that a $400-million purchase could be made so quickly and expeditiously by the Canadian government to outfit a foreign military, while Canada’s military still does without this same capability, must be a blow to our Army’s morale.
Feds’ purchase of F-35s indicates Canada has given up on peace-building as best route to global security
It’s now clear for all to see that militarism has taken over Canada’s foreign policy.
Canada needs more ‘economic patriotism,’ like the United States
The United States is dressing up its massive programs to boost the U.S. economy, including its increasingly protectionist mentality, as ‘economic patriotism.’ If this is the game the U.S. is playing, maybe Canada needs more ‘economic patriotism’ too.
Fighter jet deal a federal cost pit Poilievre should capitalize on
The $19-billion fleet of F-35s is a prime opportunity for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to take the federal government to task and show true leadership on this file. Instead, he is facing a two-strike count.
