Canadian Armed Forces

On the ground, in the air and on the water, the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces stand watch over the country and defend its interests at home and abroad. The Canadian Armed Forces Program aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the issues facing Canadian soldiers across all branches of the military in order to give Canadians varying perspectives on the men and women who defend their country.
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Could a Canadian Armed Forces Base in Eastern Europe be in Canada’s Future?

Ian discusses the possibility of utilizing NATO’s Readiness Action Plan to establish a Canadian Armed Forces base in Eastern Europe
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DND Decides that Silence is the Best Policy

Kelsey Berg examines the government’s recent policy to halt public briefings from the Department of National Defence.

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Canada’s Supply Ship Slipup: ‘Ready, Aye, Ready’?

The early retirement of the Protecteur-class supply ships leaves the Royal Canadian Navy in a challenging position. Paul Pryce discusses the attempted solutions and their potential impact on Canada’s military readiness.
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Canada and Trident Juncture

NATO is preparing to launch an historic training exercise, Trident Juncture 2015. Paul Pryce discusses Canada’s role and debunks some of the myths surrounding this training opportunity.
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The Canadian Navy’s New Boarding Parties

They are not quite the Marines promised nearly a decade ago, but the Maritime Tactical Operations Group will professionalize the Royal Canadian Navy’s boarding actions. Paul Pryce discusses.