Defence Minister Peter MacKay recently travelled to Afghanistan and made a number of statements regarding Canada’s future role in the conflict. MacKay’s comments reflect a …
Military Spending Unaffected by Recession
Despite the dismal economic climate and an impending $50 billion deficit, the Canadian government is intent on increasing current levels of defence spending. Speaking to …
Harper’s Secret War Plans
Dear Ceasefire.ca supporters, Evidence is mounting that the Harper government is quietly preparing for a major escalation of our combat role in Afghanistan, and this …
Afghan Reconciliation to be a Priority?
In a recent article appearing in the Ottawa Citizen, Brian Hutchinson outlines comments made by the Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan, regarding Canada’s role in the …
Controversial CANSEC arms show opens at Lansdowne Park
The controversial international CANSEC arms show hosted by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Studies (CADSI) is being held at Lansdowne Park in the …
$4B more for combat vehicles to fight the Afghan war
The Canadian Army is planning a new fleet of combat vehicles as part of a $4 billion arms purchase. Once again, billions of …