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Flying High: A Plan to Rebuild Canada’s Space Capabilities

June 4, 2008

Flying High: A Plan to Rebuild Canada’s Space Capabilities By: David Macdonald Date: 4 June 2008 Key Findings: There is an urgent need for Canada to take the following actions if we are to create a strong and sustainable space industry in this country: Fund the RADARSAT Constellation Mission: Following the recent success of RADARSAT-2, […]

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More Than the Cold War: Canada’s military spending 2007-08

October 18, 2007

The report examines how Canadian military spending has increased in the years since 2001; reaching military expenditure levels in 2007-2008, greater then military expenditure levels during the peak of the Cold War.

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No Bang for the Buck: Military contracting and public accountability

June 18, 2007

Steven Staples examines Canadian defence procurement practices and argues that rules and regulations be established to monitor procurement practices.

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Fortress North America: The Drive towards Military and Security Integration and Its Impact on Canadian Democratic Sovereignty

April 30, 2007

The report examines Canada’s deepening military and security integration with the U.S. Staples argues this is driven by a corporate agenda and threatens Canadian democratic sovereignty.

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