It’s like ‘the Monroe Doctrine on steroids’: Canadian politicos react to Trump’s new ‘very chilling’ national security strategy
The Canadian government has been relatively silent about the strategy, with ministers only weighing in when asked by reporters.
Buckle up Canada, we’re in for an even rougher ride with Trump
As Peter MacKay said, Canada needs to send its own ‘clear-eyed vision of national defence’ and should release its own national security strategy. And, as Lloyd Axworthy said, this country should also be cautious about any major collaborations with the Trump administration. Canada should focus on ensuring our own strong presence in the Arctic, and should work much more closely with other NATO allies. Our Parliament should be working together for the sake of Canada. This is serious.
There’s no security without Indigenous sovereignty
The boost in defence spending won’t amount to much without first ensuring Inuit prosperity, which is key to Canadian authority in the Arctic.
Minister called to de-haze budget math on cuts to veterans’ medical cannabis reimbursement
The proposed $2.50-per-gram reduction in reimbursements could ‘fundamentally change’ veterans’ access to high-quality and affordable products, says Dr. Nick Withers.
Venezuela strikes are nothing but performative murder
We are all back in the 19th century when the Western Hemisphere was the exclusive domain of the U.S.
Between a rock and a hard place
Canada’s latest contribution to a Ukraine aid package will once again reward U.S. firms while the Trump administration is trying to force Ukraine to accept Russia’s demands for a ceasefire agreement.
Building up Canada’s defence sector will depend on long-term homegrown support
The promised defence industrial strategy offers a significant opportunity to advance Canada’s innovation performance and the high-value jobs that should go with it. The biggest question is how we build the leadership and management skills that are essential for success.
I’m still trying to figure out who Carney really is
Underneath the welter of new alliances Mark Carney is forming to save Canada economically and recover some of our strength internationally, I sense that he’s holding back from boldly advancing UN principles and international law.
Securing Canada’s digital future with the feds’ new roadmap
The June 2025 release of the Roadmap for the Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography by Canada’s Cyber Centre marks a watershed moment for the Government of Canada’s cyber agenda. For departmental leaders and IT executives, it crystallizes both a mandate and a deadline: by April 2026, each department must submit an initial Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) migration […]
Hundreds of application packages from prospective nomination candidates, actual candidates, and MPs said to be compromised in recent cyber hack, say Conservative sources
The Conservative Party must release the findings of its internal investigation, including how the data breach occurred, who was responsible, and what accountability measures have been taken, say some victims of last month’s cyber security incident.
