David Johnston surprised almost everyone with his ‘public hearings, not public inquiry’ recommendation. Find out why we agree with him in our latest blog post.
David Johnston finds a middle ground in his interim report on foreign interference
Tag Archives: National security
Lessons from Ukraine and an important China update
We examine some key lessons from the Ukraine conflict and ask whether leaders are heeding them. And we look at the need to balance national security concerns with academic freedom and vital scientific collaboration.
American democratic backsliding, Huawei ban reaction, Ukraine group think and NATO old think
We examine a new National Security Report that warns of the danger to Canada posed by America’s democratic unravelling, and consider Huawei, Ukraine and NATO group think.
UPDATED: Canada, Huawei and the role of intelligence agencies in a modern democracy
Australia is a cautionary tale, not a country to be emulated, when it comes to balancing national security and human rights. Canada must play for time so as to chart its own course on Huawei and our broader relations with China going forward.
Canadian civil society gears up for crucial Senate hearings
Civil society prepares for Senate hearings to improve draft legislation on Canada’s accession to the Arms Trade Treaty, domestic gun control, and national security oversight.
Pulling together for Sustainable Common Security
The concept of sustainable common security offers the prospect of a comprehensive approach to addressing our most pressing global challenges.