Alexander Sawicki attended last week’s Mackenzie Institute Conference on 2016’s Defence Policy Review, and provides a brief overview of the wide range of topics discussed. See inside for more.
Tag: Canada
NATO Association of Canada interviews H.E. Anne Kari Hansen Ovind, Norway’s Ambassador to Canada
Michele Di Leo interviews H.E. Anne Kari Hansen Ovind, Norway’s Ambassador to Canada.
Part II: America’s War on (Imported Prescription) Drugs
$6,214 for one cancer treatment prescription? In Part II of this two-part series, Marietta Armanyous compares Canadian and American prescription drug prices, exploring why U.S. pharmaceuticals are so much more expensive than those of any other developed nation.
Part I: America’s War on (Imported Prescription) Drugs
America is cracking down on drug deals… even the good kind! In Part I of this two-part series, Marietta Armanyous looks at why the U.S. Senate voted against Bernie Sanders’ Drug Pricing Amendment, which would have allowed less expensive pharmaceuticals to be imported from Canada.
How Should Canada Address Child Soldiers During Peacekeeping Missions?
Mark Jarratt discusses the importance for Canada to address child soldiers when entering a war zone on a peacekeeping mission.
The Canada/EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) for Beginners
Facts you should know about CETA.
The Global Arms Trade: Where do we stand?
In an age of uncertain conflict, Jacqueline Hicks looks at the potential moral and security concerns involved in the global arms trade.
The Second Coming of Détente? Experts Say, “Don’t Count on it.”
In an interview with Dr. Robert Teigrob from Ryerson University, Alexander Sawicki explores why the United States and Russia will not be friends for the foreseeable future – even with Trump in office.
The Dragon has Arrived: Security Implications of Canada’s Renewed Relationship with China.
The reversal occurred following the recent meetings and fundraisers with Chinese officials raises questions concerning Canada’s national security.
The True North Strong and Tax-Free
Recent investigations have shown that Canada is being used as a tax haven for foreign businesses and individuals. Yet despite its positive international reputation, Canada’s relationship with tax evasion is nothing new.