Did Defence Minister Peter MacKay tell the truth about the costs of the Libya mission? Or was it just the “political truth”?
MacKay, Libya, and "political truth"
Cluster bombs: an expensive mess
Canada still possesses hundreds of cluster bombs it purchased during the Cold War. DND recently began the expensive and dangerous process of dismantling the munitions.
Military procurement reform coming?
The Harper government is considering major reforms in military procurement in the wake of recent, high-profile procurement blunders.
Veterans' benefits still withheld
Despite Defence Minister Peter MacKay’s pledge to uphold a court ruling reinstating disabled veterans’ access to clawed-back long-term disability benefits, many of the most severely injured former Canadian Forces soldiers have yet to see their payments resumed.
Veterans’ benefits still withheld
Despite Defence Minister Peter MacKay’s pledge to uphold a court ruling reinstating disabled veterans’ access to clawed-back long-term disability benefits, many of the most severely injured former Canadian Forces soldiers have yet to see their payments resumed.
Keep on truckin'?
No new trucks for the military.