In a previous post I predicted that the Vimy Ridge rededication this week would be used by the Harper government as part of its attempt to shore up flagging support for …
Never mind the air-conditioning – are tanks warranted in Afghanistan?
Finally, someone begins to address the real issue about our tanks in Afghanistan. Check out James Travers in the Toronto Star today. In his column, …
General Johnson and Canadian Pugwash Group on Parliament Hill
This week I had the pleasure of spending the day with someone whose name I know well but had never actually met: Major General Leonard V. …
Oh What a Lovely War!
The Harper government and its amen chorus in the media seems intent on perpetuating the mythology of the Battle of Vimy Ridge (more properly, the battle …
Head-to-head with Lockheed Martin
Last week our good friend Philip Coyle paid a visit to Ottawa to appear as a witness for the Commons Standing Committee on National Defence. …
"Raining on the ABM Parade"
As featured in the previous post, last week Canada was honoured by the visit of Dr. David Wright of the Union of Concerned Scientists, who spoke …