Expect to hear a lot of discussion about Canada’s war in Afghanistan during this election? Don’t hold your breath. The truth is that for the …
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When is it OK for journalists to take money from lobby groups?
In the coming days, the Conference of Defence Associations will announce the recipient of its Ross Munro Media Award for this year, including its $2,500 cash prize. Should …
Conference of Defence Associations counterspins its DND funding formula
Obviously alarmed by my letter in the National Post today in response to Dinosaur Jack’s insulting attack against Canadians who don’t agree with his hawkish views, …
U.S.-India nuclear deal a nuclear non-proliferation disaster
I wanted to share with you this op-ed by Rideau Institute Program Director Anthony Salloum, which appears in today’s Toronto Star. U.S.-India nuclear deal a …
Asia's new 'great game' is all about pipelines
I wanted to share with you this op-ed by former PetroCanada lead economist John Foster, published in today’s Toronto Star. I was very pleased to …
Conference of Defence Associations president's remarks an "ignorant and vitriolic attack," says David Akin
David Akin, Canwest/Global’s National Affairs Correspondent, responded on Friday to the Conference of Defence Association’s attacks against the media for not sufficiently explaining (i.e. selling) the Afghan …