Canadians are receiving mixed messages from the government on the F-35s and the media’s misleading reporting is not helping to clear things up.
The Canadian Press and the Stealth Lobbyist
Media coverage
Staples on Snowbirds spending
The government has decided that spending three quarters of a billion dollars to give the aerobatics team new jets is important because of the “recruiting value”‘ that the team provides.
Steven Staples on Canada's Afghan aid
Canada commits an additional $227 million for development in Afghanistan — but will it do any good?
Steven Staples on Canada’s Afghan aid
Canada commits an additional $227 million for development in Afghanistan — but will it do any good?
Blue helmets cast aside, Canada keeps the peace no more
“The need is greater than ever but Canada’s contribution has never been lower,” said Steven Staples, president of the Rideau Institute, an Ottawa research and advocacy group. “The Harper government doesn’t regard peacekeeping as a route to enhancing Canada’s international stature.”
MacKay: It's the media's fault!
Peter MacKay is taking well-deserved flak as he continues his attempt to dodge responsibility for misleading Canadians about the cost of the Libya intervention.