In a dramatically shifting landscape, it’s time to highlight Canada’s strengths in security and defence
We have smart business leaders, valuable resources, advanced technological and security capacity, and experience in the fields of defence and security.
Trump 2.0 means Canada needs to get serious about spending two per cent of GDP on defence
Our NATO statistics have been tracking in the wrong direction since Donald Trump left the White House in 2021.
Trump, China, Russia and national security threats to Canada
The election of Donald Trump as America’s next president may finally shake Canadians out of their complacency.
NATO spending targets, and the government’s credibility gap
After successive unrealistic Liberal promises, there is no indication that the government will suddenly become interested in our Armed Forces.
Telling the whole story about boosting Canada’s defence spending
Current polling should be viewed with a level of skepticism when questions relating to defence spending are not constructed with tradeoffs in mind.
Trump adds pressure to increase defence spending, but MPs and others consider U.S. NATO withdrawal unlikely
‘There’s no question’ Trump’s return as U.S. president puts more focus on Canada to reach a NATO defence spending target, says Liberal MP John McKay.
Canada’s must-do list, not a wish-list for veterans
Canadians cannot renege on the contract was understood when we joined the armed forces, that the government would care for and compensate us for our losses in a manner that allows us to live in dignity, fairness, and prosperity.
Broken promises: veterans left waiting for adequate lifelong pensions
Veterans Affairs must adopt a ‘one veteran-one standard’ approach to improve legislation to address the financial and wellness requirements of the veterans’ community, particularly concerning pensions for life.
Veterans’ transition to civilian life hampered by access to supports, say advocacy groups
The majority of people who leave military service transition to civilian life relatively well but around 1,600 veterans annually struggle, according to the Veterans Transition Network’s CEO.
It’s time for our veterans’ programs and services to reflect a new generation of vets
Today’s veterans differ from previous generations, and to honour their service by providing the right supports to meet their needs as they age.
