Huawei and 5G: Canada must pursue our national interest
Following the arrest in Vancouver of Huawei CFO Meng Wenzhou for alleged violation of US sanctions against Iran, many Canadians are for the...
Russia’s Actions Are a Direct Attack on US and Allied Democracies: New MLI Commentary by Tom Nichols
OTTAWA, ON (December 11, 2018): Russia’s recent activities against the United States and its allies constitute an unprecedented attack on our democratic institutions...
Canada’s performance on defence leaves much room for improvement: New MLI Defence Policy Report Card
OTTAWA, ON (December 6, 2018): In a dangerous and changing world, getting Canada’s defence policy right is as important as ever. From Russia,...
Russia-Ukraine tensions are profoundly dangerous. The West must intervene: Aurel Braun in the Globe and Mail
It is largely up to the West to find the right kind of balance between de-escalation and deterrence as it tries to reassure...
Why You Should Be Concerned About Canada's Fighter Jet Mess: Brian Lee Crowley
On November 20th, Canada’s Auditor General released a scathing report on the government’s failed plans for the Royal Canadian Air Force. In it,...
Canadians should be concerned about fighter jet replacement process: Richard Shimooka in the Hill Times
The Liberal government’s fundamental flaw is that it has sought to oversee a fair fighter jet competition where none is possible, writes Richard...
MLI's Shimooka available to comment on scathing AG report, ailing RCAF
OTTAWA (November 20, 2018) Today, the Office of the Auditor General released a scathing report on Canada’s failed plans for the Royal Canadian...
The consequences of politicized procurement for Canada’s military: Richard Shimooka in iPolitics
Much to all Canadians' detriment, a deep level of politicization has eroded trust and contributed to real consequences for the Canadian military and...
An Enduring Commitment: Trans-Atlantic Security and Canada’s Mission in the Baltics
With 450 troops stationed in Latvia, Canada has a key role in the defence of freedom in the Baltics and Eastern Europe, and...
MLI Baltic Watch: Remarks from Parliamentary Secretary Andrew Leslie
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute has been at the forefront of discussion on NATO's defence of the Baltics, especially in relation to the threat posed...
