OttawaWe’ve given up on Canada’s military, so let’s abandon it altogetherWe could save billions we’d otherwise spend on duct tape for our fleets and squadrons. We could keep some soldiers for disaster response—but they don’t need guns
OttawaWith CF-18 deal, Ottawa augments Canada’s old jets with Australia’s old jetsUnveiling military procurements is a proud Ottawa tradition, even if executing on them is another matter
PodcastMaclean’s on the Hill: On drugs, deficits and doctor-assisted deathOur Ottawa bureau breaks down the hottest political issues of the last seven days
OttawaHow far can Canada stretch those aging CF-18s?Back in 2014, it was clear that Canada’s fleet of fighter jets needed replacements soon—lest expensive maintenance become prohibitively costly
OttawaThe F-35 questions that need to be askedPhilippe Lagassé offers some free advice to the opposition. The Public Accounts Committee convenes this morning to hear from the...
OttawaWhat the House of Commons demandedWhen the Harper government was found in contempt of Parliament a year ago, its breach had much to do with an order to produce...
CanadaLessons learned from the F-35 acquisition debacleDefense expert Philippe Lagassé explains what the AG report means for the government, DND and public works
UncategorizedAwaiting the auditor general’s wordAhead of this morning’s release of the auditor general’s report, sources tell the Post , CBC and Globe that the Harper government...
Ottawa’Obviously we have not signed a contract’Stephen Harper, November 3, 2010 . We are going to need to replace the aircraft at the end of this decade, and the party opposite...
OttawaHow bout them jets? (II)In an interview with the Times & Transcript, Michael Ignatieff lays out his thoughts on the F-35 purchase.