Archive - Debating Canadian Defence

Canada’s Summer Defence Outlook

Military expenditures are a hot but hazy topic

Jun 24 •

Philippe Lagassé

The Carney government's defence aspirations

What does Prime Minister Carney's 2% announcement tell us about his goals for defence?

Jun 10 •

Philippe Lagassé

March 2025

Kicking Canada out of Five Eyes and NORAD?

The credibility of Trump’s threats toward Canada took a hit last week, but intelligence and defence could be different.

Mar 9 •

Philippe Lagassé

January 2025

Canadian defence without an American alliance?

The costs and cultural shifts involved with losing our American ally would be massive.

Jan 25 •

Philippe Lagassé

Canada's 2025 defence outlook

How the recent American election, and the looming Canadian one, may shape defence policy this year

Jan 5 •

Philippe Lagassé

September 2024

Submarines and Smarter Procurement

Buying an ‘off the shelf’ submarine makes sense. Let’s hope Ottawa has the discipline to do it fast.

Sep 27, 2024 •

Philippe Lagassé

July 2024

Poilievre’s caution on defence spending

The Conservative leader made his financial priorities clear, but his defence policy will be driven by events beyond his control

Jul 13, 2024 •

Philippe Lagassé

Trudeau the Frustrated

The Prime Minister doesn’t think he gets enough credit on defence.

Jul 12, 2024 •

Philippe Lagassé

May 2024

Canada’s defence minister has been pretty blunt about the military and his Cabinet colleagues.

May 18, 2024 •

Philippe Lagassé

April 2024

Was Canada’s F-35 procurement rigged?

For staunch critics, the only fair outcome would have been the F-35 losing.

Apr 27, 2024 •

Philippe Lagassé

Canada’s Latest Arctic Pivot

Canada’s allies want us to handle the Arctic. Will we actually prioritize it this time?

Apr 19, 2024 •

Philippe Lagassé

March 2024

Toward AUKUS-CJ?

Canada may join the pact by the end of the year. Are we investing enough in advanced technologies to meaningfully contribute?

Mar 24, 2024 •

Philippe Lagassé

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