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Finland has ‘a huge interest’ in working with Canada on defence procurement projects: defence secretary
BY Irem Koca - Jul 3rd, 2026, 18:07
Canadian and Finnish companies are already 'finding each other' to team up, with Finland’s current defence spending focus on modernizing the country’s land forces, says Janne Kuusela. Read full story
Finland has ‘a huge interest’ in working with Canada on defence procurement projects: defence secretary
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Germany not ruling out joining Carney’s defence bank, says German official
BY Riddhi Kachhela - Jul 2nd, 2026, 14:34
Berlin turned down the concept of a new financing instrument for the defence industry last year, but German parliamentarian Stefan Rouenhoff says its experts are holding discussions with Canadians, and a decision has not yet been made. Read full story
Germany not ruling out joining Carney’s defence bank, says German official
Opinion
After Montreal shooting, Bill C-9 needs more than symbolism
BY Liz Moore-Frederiksen - Jul 1st, 2026, 09:00
The law may have changed, but targeted communities will not be safer unless police, prosecutors, and public institutions learn how to translate legal reform into protection and prevention. Read full story
After Montreal shooting, Bill C-9 needs more than symbolism
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Feds losing leverage by ‘bypassing’ key step to expedite submarine purchase, say former senior public servants
BY Irem Koca - Jun 30th, 2026, 18:01
Not using the request for proposal process creates the 'risk it will be almost like a sole source situation,' says Clem Srour. But the Defence Investment Agency says the alternate proposal preparation instructions 'function similarly.' Read full story
Feds losing leverage by ‘bypassing’ key step to expedite submarine purchase, say former senior public servants
Opinion
Fuelling the rumour mill
BY Scott Taylor - Jun 29th, 2026, 18:10
The brief removal and reinstatement of a pair of commanding officers is the latest in a long line of evidence that checks and balances are working. Read full story
Fuelling the rumour mill
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German, South Korean firms compete for submarine contract with domestic partnership pitches as feds near final decision
BY Irem Koca - Jun 26th, 2026, 19:30
A former senior government official says many of the MOUs signed by the German and South Korean submarine suppliers with Canadian firms are part of a 'PR battle' and may 'fall by the wayside.' Read full story
German, South Korean firms compete for submarine contract with domestic partnership pitches as feds near final decision
Opinion
How Canada can build the marine industry its future depends on
BY Megan Murphy - Jun 24th, 2026, 01:00
Every procurement decision should ask one question: does this build Canadian capability, or does it bypass it? Read full story
How Canada can build the marine industry its future depends on
Opinion
Korea comes calling
BY Perrin Beatty - Jun 24th, 2026, 01:00
As we focus on building new relationships with other industrialized democracies, Korea offers a very promising place to start. Read full story
Korea comes calling
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Critics say Liberals ‘slow walking’ foreign influence registry leaves Canada vulnerable ahead of referendum
BY Stuart Benson - Jun 23rd, 2026, 01:00
As Public Safety promises the registry is 'very close to the finish line,' Conservative critic Michael Cooper says repeated delays demonstrate ‘this is not a priority.’ Read full story
Critics say Liberals ‘slow walking’ foreign influence registry leaves Canada vulnerable ahead of referendum
Opinion
The politics of procurement
BY Scott Taylor - Jun 22nd, 2026, 17:30
We should take the 16 F-35s already contracted and scrap the deal for the remainder, and build the 66 Gripen fighters on offer in Canada. Read full story
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