National defence is a key component of the economic strategy

National defence and economic sovereignty are inextricably linked, and we must begin treating them as such.
No amount of defence spending will satisfy Trump

The proper questions are: what are Canada’s national interests, and in what order of priority?
It is up to cabinet to fix military retention

If we want to retain service members, ensuring that they can afford to stay in the military, and that they think their organization puts its people first is a critical step.
Minister McGuinty faces challenge to modernize military under unstable U.S. relationship: defence experts

Canada’s multibillion-dollar defence modernization plans are ‘predicated on the assumption of an increasingly tight, integrated working relationship with the United States,’ says CGAI president David Perry.
How to preserve NORAD? All action, and absolutely no talk

NORAD modernization discussions should prevent the American president from noticing that his country is part of an alliance that offers Canada special treatment.
Carney’s defence industrial agenda: two steps forward, one step back

The most immediate challenge will be to ensure that the defence acquisitions currently in the pipeline aren’t ground to a halt as the government works its way through the thicket of hurdles.
A new Canadian economy must include everyone

Inclusive economic policies must include programs that support employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for women with disabilities.
Time for the Liberals to protect Canadian voices as promised

Parliament must update the Copyright Act so that Canadian creators are compensated when their works are used for education.
Champagne should give a state-of-the-economy update when the House gets back

It’s unlikely that Carney and his new cabinet will have much time for summer holidays if they are to deliver a more resilient and more productive and innovative economy for a better future.
‘When we hear government efficiency from Carney, we’re worried we’ll see DOGE-lite’: public service unions react to new ministers Lightbound and Ali

Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized government efficiency and reining in spending, but the two largest public service unions say they need to be consulted.