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Consider Made-In-Canada Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft, Report Urges
June 19, 2012
A new report calls on the government to replace the Canadian Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) fleet and proposes that a number of made-in-Canada aircraft be considered to fulfill Canada’s search and rescue requirements, especially on the West Coast.
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Job Posting: Student Summer Job – International and Immigrant Student Outreach Assistant
June 12, 2012
POSITION: International and Immigrant Student Outreach Assistant (Summer Job Posting) Term: June 25 to August 24, 2012 (9 weeks) Wage: $13.50/hour, 35 hours a week Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for outreach to the international and immigrant student community, and the development of working relationships local colleges, universities and embassies. They will […]
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The Shrinking Shipyards: Steven Staples on ship building contracts
June 12, 2012
The Chronicle Herald covered the possible downsizing of the shipbuilding contracts awarded to Halifax’s Irving Shipbuilding yard this past fall. As DND is to cut back its budget by $2 billion, Steven Staples pointed out that there may have been some misunderstandings surrounding the contract. “No contracts have been awarded,” Staples said. “The government just […]
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Canada keeps the peace no more: Steven Staples comments on Canadian contributions to peacekeeping
June 12, 2012
On Friday, June 8, the Globe and Mail published, “Blue helmets cast aside, Canada keeps the peace no more,” and Steven Staples commented: “The need is greater than ever but Canada’s contribution has never been lower, the Harper government doesn’t regard peacekeeping as a route to enhancing Canada’s international stature.” The author, Paul Koring, notes […]
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