Now comes the heavy lifting for Canada’s chief of defence staff
The outgoing CDS leaves behind some significant challenges that his successor is going to have to deal with and show demonstrable progress.
Why two per cent makes perfect sense
Doing our share to contribute to collective security and global stability benefits Canada and Canadians.
Defending Canada in a rapidly evolving world
Our defence policy update makes investments that are specifically tailored to meet new and emerging challenges.
Canada’s focus on protecting sovereignty in the North and in the Arctic is critical
Due to global warming, the fastest route by sea between Europe and East Asia could be right through Canada’s North by 2050.
Let’s mobilize our veterans
Let the CAF focus on rebuilding its ranks, and expand on the existing veteran-led humanitarian organization Team Rubicon Canada.
Stopping the CAF ‘death spiral’
The Liberal government should put out the call for former service members to return to duty on an emergency call-up basis to enrol and train the new admissions.
Military revisiting beartrap necessity as feds explore Arctic ship chopper capabilities
The initial decision to not include the securing device on the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships limits the ability for big helicopters to be operational at sea.
The Canadian Armed Forces’ bloated head
As the bottom falls out of the CAF at the rank-and-file level, the top offices remain filled to the brim.
The Canadian Armed Forces’ disappearing act
Ongoing operational readiness issues are keeping Canada’s soldiers from participating in key training and promotional activities.
Does Canada really need the CF-35 Joint Strike Fighter?
With Trudeau’s Liberals dropping in the polls, maybe it is not too late to bring out their old campaign promise to axe the F-35 contract if elected again?
