Military service rests on a bedrock of trust
When VAC provides decision letters that deny a benefit without acknowledging the veteran’s arguments, evidence, or specific circumstances, the department risks destroying the sacred trust that has been afforded them by Canada’s veterans.
The rush to re-arm the Army
As military defence procurements go, the plan to purchase new rifles for the CAF is something of a no-brainer.
The Elsie effect: women are essential to security
Diverse perspectives make teams sharper, more adaptive, more responsive, and more effective.
A self-sustaining path to recovery for Ukraine
Now more than ever, Canada should encourage private sector investment for Ukraine’s recovery.
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.
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.
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.
