A recent poll by EKOS Research has determined that Canadians oppose the idea of extending Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan by a more than two to …
Peter MacKay
Army shelves Close Combat Vehicle purchase
The Ottawa Citizen reports (David Pugliese, Combat vehicles for army on hold, document shows, Ottawa Citizen, 21 January 2010) that the purchase of a new fleet …
MacKay Denies Knowing of Afghan Torture Reports
Defence Minister Peter MacKay claims that he was never informed that the detainees Canadian forces were handing over to Afghan authorities faced the possibility of …
Defence spending touted as "bringing great benefits" in midst of Recession
Speaking this past month at CANSEC, Canada’s largest annual defence trade show, Minister of Defence Peter MacKay reassured his audience that despite the country’s current economic situation …
Military Spending Unaffected by Recession
Despite the dismal economic climate and an impending $50 billion deficit, the Canadian government is intent on increasing current levels of defence spending. Speaking to …
Afghan mission may extend past 2011, defence minister says
Is the government preparing for a surge of Canadian troops in Afghanistan, and to extend the mission again? This reports suggests that the government is …