Canada not getting the bang for its defence procurement buck
There should be an appreciation for just how much money the government is spending in return for almost nothing tangible in terms of increased defence capability.
Halifax primed to lead NATO tech innovation initiative
It can’t be overlooked that the strength of the innovation ecosystem in Halifax is bolstered by the highest concentration of military assets in Canada with an established industrial defence supply chain that invest in research and development.
Winter is coming in Ukraine: are there prospects for peace?
How wars end is important. The First World War ended with the Versailles Treaty that many argue led to unresolved grievances and another war. The Second World War was followed by the more benign Marshall Plan that included reconstruction and long-term support commitments. We need to acknowledge that something other than total victory may be required now for peace.
Change in approach necessary as Canadian Army feels the squeeze
The commander of our Army is rightly concerned that Canada has little more to offer in terms of a sustained commitment to a reinforced NATO brigade in Latvia.
The next Ukrainian offensive
Do not be distracted by the Russian missiles and drones bombarding Ukrainian cities. They are more a temper tantrum than a strategy because the Ukrainian electricity supply system is among the least vulnerable in the world.
Ukraine war reveals Russia’s military as a spent force
Despite the bravado and brave words about mobilizing hundreds of thousands more troops, Putin’s generals know they have lost the war.
Cluster munitions are not the answer in Ukraine
Ukraine should be provided with robust military assistance to defend itself, but the further use of cluster bombs would be a tragic mistake.
Serial murders of Indigenous women should prompt swift reaction to hate and genocide
We must recognize that violence against Indigenous women and girls in Canada is systemic and very often perpetuated by systems intended to serve and protect them.
Call-sign snafu signals CAF has more work to do
The fact that some 30 fellow officers either concurred with this call sign or failed to raise any objections is clear proof of the toxic environment which still prevails.
With the ‘rise of bossware,’ employees’ privacy is vulnerable, and no federal law speaks to the changing dynamic of remote work, says Liberal MP Coteau
Canadians have the right to know what happens to the data that their employers gather in monitoring their employees and whether it’s disposed of responsibly, says Liberal MP Michael Coteau.
