I was reminded of my commitment to you, in that controversial fundraising letter, that I would confront Stephen Harper and his pro-war lobbyists “at every turn.” So that’s what I did. I appeared on Sun TV Monday night in a 9-minute defence of myself and our Ceasefire.ca community.
Tag Archives: Conference of Defence Associations
Inside the pro-war lobby’s secret funding deal with Harper
If you would gladly give $7 each month to stop Harper’s stealth fighters, click here.
Spin Watch: Journalists and "war reporting" awards from the defence lobby
As I read Mr. Brewster’s war stories I can’t forget the fact that in 2010 he accepted an award from a military advocacy group funded by the Department of National Defence.
My Letter to CP's Rob Russo and Murray Brewster – Don't take the Ross Munro Media Award
Just a note from me to urge you to reconsider accepting the CDA’s media award. As you know, this is a controversial prize. The award is sponsored by groups with close links to the defence industry and DND.
Eight years in: rethinking Canada's strategy in Afghanistan
On October 6, 2009, TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin had a panel discussion entitled ‘Eight Years in Afghanistan’ with Steve Staples of Ceasefire.ca, retired Cpl. Alain Pellerin of the Conference of Defence Associations, Graeme Smith of the Globe and Mail, Mark Serda of the Centre for International Governance Innovation and Mercedes Stephenson of Mercedes […]
Dinosaur Jack Granatstein gets it wrong again
What does military historian Jack Granatstein add to the public debate in Canada? Does it ever amount to much more than grumpy rants infused with personal attacks and innuendo? Since January 2008, the National Post has carried six op-eds from Mr. Granatstein. Not to be outdone, The Globe and Mail has carried 14 over the […]