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 …
Defence policy
Barbara Yaffe, Council on Hemispheric Affairs: F-35 is the wrong plane
Citing a newly published paper by the Council on Hemispheric Affairs, Vancouver Sun columnist Barbara Yaffe is calling on the Canadian public to “familiarize itself …
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 …
"Crown jewel" of Canadian peacekeeping closing NS offices
The Pearson Peacekeeping Centre (PPC) has announced that it is shutting down its operations in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia (David Pugliese, “Cash-strapped peacekeeping centre closing Nova …
Green Party's Elizabeth May only dissenter to Libya extension
Elizabeth May stood alone in Parliament last week in opposing extension of the military mission in Libya, resulting in a vote of 294 in favour …
Ceasefire.ca Members' survey results on Libya mission
“I support Canada’s military mission in Libya and think it should be extended.” 1806 responses – two-thirds are are strongly opposed.