National Security
- Macdonald-Laurier Institute releases Commentary “Islam vs. Islamism: Confronting the terrorist threat while preserving the free society” June 6, 2013
Macdonald-Laurier Institute releases Commentary “Islam vs. Islamism: Confronting the terrorist threat while preserving the free society” MEDIA RELEASE Ottawa, ON June 6, 2013 – The Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) has released a timely Com...
- MLI in Postmedia: Anti-Islam prejudice is no way to defend freedom May 24, 2013
In Postmedia outlets including the Ottawa Citizen, MLI's Brian Lee Crowley writes that Western nations' greatest protection against terror is to steadfastly punish culprits who cause or call others to cause violence, while simultaneously safeguarding a...
- MLI in Embassy Magazine: Why the military counts in counter terrorism May 21, 2013
In the May 15 edition of Embassy Magazine, MLI's Alex Wilner makes the case that counter terrorism efforts must be an concerted effort including intelligence, police and the military in order to effectively stem terrorist organizations from establishin...
- MLI in the CBC: Gun seizures up but fears of porous border remain May 2, 2013
MLI's Christian Leuprecht is featured in this CBC story warning that Canada's border may be too porous, allowing guns and other illicit trade to flourish. Gun seizures up but fears of porous border remain Experts say budget cuts will make it even...
- ‘Layered approach’ to border security skirts biggest threat: organized crime April 25, 2013
Far from discouraging organized crime groups from crossing the Canada–US border, streamlining processes in Beyond the Border may actually enhance the economic competitiveness of organized crime, caution two security experts at the Royal Military Coll...
- A Cross-Border Accident waiting to Happen March 29, 2013
In an article published today in the Ottawa Citizen, MLI's Brian Lee Crowley highlights the dangers facing Canada from illicit trade in the contraband pipeline along the 401 corridor. A cross-border accident waiting to happen By Brian Lee Crowley...
- Cross-border smuggling epidemic exposes Canada, U.S. to security threats, new MLI study warns March 27, 2013
Perpetuating the status quo is both irresponsible and dangerous; it would effectively surrender control of a wide swath of the Canada-U.S. border to organized crime factions that control the contraband trade in tobacco. MEDIA RELEASE OTTAWA, Mar...
- Should the priority of military spending be to create jobs and skills in Canada? MLI's Brian Lee Crowley weighs in on CBC's Cross Country Checkup February 25, 2013
February 25, 2013 - In case you missed it, MLI's Brian Lee Crowley was on CBC's Cross Country Checkup yesterday to discuss if the Armed Forces should take a Canada-first approach to buying military equipment. The interview follows Crowley's latest colu...
