Sandra Song interviews Canadian war artist, Gertrude Kearns, and discusses her featured exhibition, The Art of Command, at the Fort York Visitor Centre.
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.
Canadian Forces Seeks New Recruits: Are you Ready, and Are They?
Kelsey Berg looks at the Canadian Forces’ most recent “Ready When You Are” national marketing campaign, and how successful it has been to increase recruitment.
Unfriendly Skies in the Arctic
Both NORAD and NATO have launched large-scale air force drills in the Arctic. Paul Pryce sheds some light on these exercises – and the Russian response.
“Three Leafs” for the Woman In Blue: Lieutenant-General Christine Whitecross
Lieutenant-General Christine Whitecross becomes the first “three leaf” general in the Canadian Armed Forces. This appointment comes alongside the uncovered reports of sexual misconduct in the CF.
Canada’s Next Submarine Hunters?
Paul Pryce examines the potential role drones can play in securing Canada’s waters against the incursion of submarines and other vessels.
Ukraine’s Military: A Work in Progress
Hasan Siddiqui provides an overview of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ current situation and gives insight into its future endeavours.
Frozen Plans for the Arctic
The Canadian Forces has many stalled Arctic projects, but how much better are other countries in the region performing? Paul Pryce discusses.
Confusion and Perplexity: the Complicated Relationship Between Peacekeeping and Peacemaking
Sandra Song explores the difficult relationship between UN peacekeeping and peacemaking, and how it affects the contributions made by the Canadian Armed Forces.
Defence Spending and the Quest for Balanced Budgets
Stefan Konrad analyzes the defence spending plans outlined in the 2015 Federal Budget.
The Canadian Forces on the Frontlines of Mental Health
The Canadian Forces is adopting an increasingly holistic approach to mental health, called the Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR). Paul Pryce discusses the impact.