The Military Blows The Whistle On A Sickening Scandal
When I first saw Canadian soldiers arriving at long term care homes in Ontario and Quebec I must admit I was shocked.I didn't think they had the training or the…
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Calling Peter MacKay! Could you remind us what we were fighting for in Afghanistan again?
Peter MacKay, former Harper Government defence minister and one of the dimmer candles to cast his flickering light Canadian affairs, turns out to have been a prophet after all! Who…
Harjit Sajjan and the Con Racism Epidemic
As you know, I think Justin Trudeau's decision to make Harjit Sajjan Canada's defence minister was an inspired choice.Firstly, because it sends out a powerful message of real diversity and…
Will Canadian troops in Ukraine have to train radical Islamist volunteers said to be tied to ISIS?
PHOTOS: Defence Minister Jason Kenney explains who Canadian troops will train in Ukraine last fall. Below: Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Ukraine in 2010. Photos are from the CBC and…
Canadian Forces recruiting centres and demographics #nlpoli
The Canadian Forces is planning to move its three full-time recruiting staff out of the office in Corner and move them elsewhere. From now on, recruiting on the west coast…
Running on Empty – Harper Defence Budget Stretching Military to Breaking Point
It’s the usual story. The federal government talks a good game but it’s just empty talk. A glaring example is Canada’s military. Harper came to power promising to build up…
Stephen Harper and the Black Helicopters
It was a chilling moment in Question Period yesterday, that should raise questions about whether Stephen Harper is still mentally fit to govern, and whether we are already living in…
SHAME: Harper spend $700,000 fighting injured veterans’ justified lawsuit
The Harper government blew $700,000 fighting a Charter-based class-action lawsuit filed by former Canadian Forces members who were injured in Afghanistan. The post SHAME: Harper spend $700,000 fighting injured veterans’…
Is the Militarization of Cops the Last Straw?
The line between law enforcement and the military is, sadly, blurring. Today’s cops are being equipped with combat weapons and gear, even armoured military vehicles. They’re being trained to operate…
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning… #nlpoli
We will remember them. Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent Corporal Nathan Cirillo -srbp-
Ottawa shooting: Soldier shot at War Memorial has died
The Ottawa Police Service confirms that the Canadian Forces member shot earlier today at the National War Memorial has died. The post Ottawa shooting: Soldier shot at War Memorial has…
Parliament Hill Shooting: Statement by Ottawa Police Service
Here’s the Ottawa Police Service’s statement on today’s shootings at the National War Memorial and on Parliament Hill. The post Parliament Hill Shooting: Statement by Ottawa Police Service appeared first…
My Deepest Apology to Stephen Harper, Military Genius
Yes? For years I have been openly mocking our prime minister. He believes he’s the combined reincarnation of General Douglas MacArthur and Winston Churchill, often touting things like the Canadian…
The boss has gone crazy! He’s giving away new uniforms! And at only $4.5 million, they’re practically free!
Canadian soldiers will once again be clad in uniforms like these. If that doesn’t scare the hell out of Vladimir Putin, the guy’s got ice in his veins! Below: A…
How the Conservative Government Dishonours the Military
So Canada is leaving its occupation of Afghanistan. I never liked the mission. I never liked the context. I never liked the propaganda. I never liked the transformation of some…
Cancelled: Alison Redford’s expensive Afghanistan photo-op
TweetAlbertans discovered this week that Premier Alison Redford cancelled a secretly planned trip to war-torn Afghanistan after suicide bomber blew herself up in a Kabul restaurant , killing twenty-one people,…
We Support The Veterans Transition Program
Submitted by Robin and Stewart on Mon, 10/07/2013 – 12:59 1999 saw the rise of the Veteran Transition Network (VTN) through the sponsorship of BC/Yukon Legion Branches and the University…
PTSD Update!
Updates from Kate and Robin and Stewart are below, as they approach the end of their campaigns! Kate’s Long Way Home has passed 1,000 kilometres on her way to Ottawa.…
Robin & Stewart – Our Veterans
Robin & Stewart – Our Veterans Submitted by Robin and Stewart on Mon, 09/23/2013 – 14:40 “Canadian soldiers bravely put themselves in harm’s way, prepared to sacrifice for their country.…