The Rideau Institute has released a new report that tabulates, for the first time, the number of additional dollars spent on national security since the …
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Hundreds leave tributes to Jack Layton on Ceasefire.ca
I’m certain he will be remembered as second only to Tommy Douglas himself, one of Canada’s greatest Canadians.
Afghan interpreters allowed into Canada "disappointed"
The government has proclaimed its intent to help Afghan interpreters who worked with the Canadian Forces to come to Canada, but many of those who …
Pat Stogran calls $2 billion promised to veterans "smoke and mirrors"
Last September, amidst outrage by soldiers and reports in the media critical of the government’s treatment of veterans, the Harper government promised $2 billion in increased …
Wounded Soldier, ex-Ombudsman challenging CF 'Universality of Service' policy
Cpl. Ryan Elrick, a Canadian soldier who lost his legs in Afghanistan, is taking the federal government to court, saying the policy known as Universality of …
Layton, Harris criticize timing of document dump
Opposition leader Jack Layton has accused the Harper government of taking a “very cynical” approach in its release of documents on the Afghan detainee file. …