Harjit Sajjan announces a new defence policy: Full speechThe defence minister pledges to better support troops and veterans, re-equip the military, and play a leadership role in NATO
Washington hands Ottawa a gift on NAFTA: Ottawa Power RankingsWho’s up? A federal minister with a chequebook. Who’s down? A federal minister who’s spending too much.
Trudeau gets to take a hardline: Ottawa Power RankingsWho’s up? A federal minister with new NAFTA ammo. Who’s down? A premier trying to talk about the constitution.
It’s time for a hard look at Operation MedusaI was there in the lead up to Medusa, and witnessed the fallout. It was a flawed operation and Harjit Sajjan’s role was a problem.
What happened to Justin Trudeau’s all-star Cabinet?Trudeau’s team, once touted as star-studded, is badly underperforming—and the pressure’s now on to deliver
Tories are out on top: Ottawa Power RankingsWho’s up? Maxime Bernier, again. Who’s down? Harjit Sajjan and company.
Why military funding in Canada is in such a lousy stateSuccessive governments haven’t followed through on spending promises. Is there any reason this government should expect to behave differently?
What happens when politicians have to grapple with ’survivability’As Harjit Sajjan faces demands for his resignation, a former Harper PMO insider offers a look inside a political defence
The anatomy of Harjit Sajjan’s Afghanistan operation apologyThe Minister of National Defence expressed ’regret’ for his claim to be the ’architect’ of a key mission—but not before he missed an earlier opportunity to clarify
Ottawa Power Rankings: Pot activists’ win is also their lossWho’s up? Scott Brison and his progressive hiring policy. Who’s down? Navdeep Bains and Canadian innovation.