Defence spending as a political pivot for the Trudeau government
One area where the Liberal government has seriously under-performed is in foreign affairs and defence.
Canada needs to be part of the arsenal of democracy
The international security environment has changed with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Canada can ill afford to ignore the treatment of military families: our national security depends on it
Government leaders must work together to ensure that Canadian Armed Forces members and their families do not suffer.
There’s a recruitment and retention crisis decades in the making
While their mandate has expanded, Canadian Forces cannot maintain personnel levels, as many are leaving their postings and they cannot bring new hires on in the required numbers.
Government’s defence policy review an opportunity to leverage Canada’s industrial strengths
We cannot afford to overlook the broad array of challenges facing our defence and security. However, the review also presents a major opportunity to proactively strengthen our defence capabilities.
The role of cybersecurity in modern warfare
Canada must continue to strengthen its legal system to confront new cyber threats.
Continental defence modernization: a pressing need
The programs included for continental defence modernization are the right ones. However, in light of recent developments in the threat landscape, these programs should be prioritized and accelerated.
A dramatic change in the threat situation would leave Canada no time to react
If geopolitical conditions change, such as they did in the last fifteen months, Canada’s preparedness is nowhere near where it should be.
The time to act is now for a better, greener future
Canada has an opportunity to meaningfully reduce emissions and show real climate leadership by banning thermal coal exports.
The future is closer than you think
Climate change is not a distant future threat. It is now, and so are the technologies to fight it.
