The polling firm Ipsos Reid recently asked Canadians about their spending priorities for the upcoming federal budget — and found some interesting results.
Pay pensions or fund fighters?
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NDP tied with Tories for top spot
According to a survey conducted by the polling firm Environics, the New Democratic Party is tied with the Conservatives for first place in voter support.
F-35: And the hits keep coming!
A U.S. Government Accountability Office report, media investigations of DND disingenuousness, and a forthcoming Auditor-General’s report keep the F-35 hilarity coming.
Search and Rescue needs rescue
Canada needs new fixed-wing search-and-rescue (FWSAR) aircraft. But the Department of National Defence keeps on bungling the procurement process.
ICC celebrates first verdict
The International Criminal Court issued its first verdict in its 10 years of existence on March 14th when it found Congolese militia leader Thomas Lubanga guilty of conscripting child soldiers for his private army.
No stealth fighters! Responses from MPs
Ceasefire.ca supporters have sent more than 3500 letters opposing the government’s plan to buy the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Some Members of Parliament have responded.