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.
National Defence is in a deep hole, and we need to stop digging—fast
It seems that things have actually gotten worse in defence procurement with the tightening of rules, additional heavy oversight, and lack of trust with industry partners.
Canada’s defence spending: the free ride is over
Building defence industrial capacity at home, and supporting Canadian firms to export that expertise to the world must become a strategic priority rather than an afterthought.
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.
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.
Issues facing veterans: moving forward means progress, not perfection
Mental health is not a one-size-fits-all problem, and veterans need to be able to make their own choices when it comes to their experiences.
Veterans, mental health, and the service dog connection
Operation Service Dog has provided over $2-million to help train and pair over 61 veterans with service dogs, with 27 more on the way.
