40 years ago today, the first Flag sporting the Red and White bands with a simple Maple Leaf in the middle flew on a flag pole in front of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa. A couple months later, the flag was raised on the Peace Tower and it has been the preeminent symbol of Canada …
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eDiscussion on Canadian Security
Briefly… I again ask that if you are Canadian, and have an interest in Canadian International Policy, please go to the Canadian Foreign Affairs department website and join their “eDiscussions”. The current discussion, until February 25 is on these questions: “What do you think are the most important security issues facing the world today? What are …
Canadas’ Military ready for Shakeup
Encouraging news today out of the Toronto Star. The new Chief of the Defense Staff, General Rick Hillier has some major plans to reorganize the Canadian Forces, streamline their administration/command structure and boost their troop count and ability to respond. All good things. And what’s even better, is it sounds like like the Minister of …