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Depoliticizing Defence and Rebuilding the CAF
In today's Expert Series episode, we speak with Peter MacKay, former Minister of National Defence, to discuss the defence and security challenges Canada faces today. From Normandy to Afghanistan, the Armed Forces have long been a source of pride for Canadians. While recent challenges in domestic procurement and recruitment have limited the CAF, it’s still possible to get back to the impactful force we once had.
The recent tone from the United States has put pressure on our bilateral relationship, but none of it has been irreparable, says Mr. MacKay. From NORAD to intelligence sharing, the…
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