Recent media stories have focused attention on General Leslie. But not many people know who he is, or how his views will influence Justin Trudeau.
Who is Lt General Andrew Leslie?
Liberal Party
Drones debate is just getting started
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s plan for armed drones is not much more than a faint blip on Ottawa’s radar screen, so the recent increase in media coverage on the subject is good news.
Party platforms on peace issues
With the notable and limited exception of the proposed F-35 purchase, the issues of war and peace have been almost entirely absent from the current …
Liberals release election platform
The Liberal Party released its latest “Red Book”, its election platform document, on April 3rd (Your Family. Your Future. Your Canada, Liberal Party of Canada, …
Canada should stay in Afghanistan: Ignatieff
Canadian military personnel should remain in Afghanistan as military and police trainers following the 2011 end of the Kandahar mission, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff has …
Cons, Libs talking about new Afghanistan role?
The federal Liberals and Conservatives are informally discussing Canada’s role in Afghanistan following the scheduled end of the combat mission in Kandahar, the Canadian Press …