Iran’s nuclear bark bigger than its bite, but West must still act, experts say
Highlights: Despite bombast, regime has been risk averse. Iran acts through proxies such as Hezbollah. Arab Spring setback for Iran. Regime change likely...
Straight Talk on immigration and national security: Beef up surveillance along the Canada-US border, security expert suggests
Automated sensors and a climate for more information sharing could create a basis for intelligence-led enforcement along miles of unpatrolled border MEDIA RELEASE...
Straight Talk on immigration and national security: Streamline ‘robotic’ deportation procedures, security expert suggests
Electronic monitoring devices and biometric 'bad guy' lookout systems at the border appropriate tools in tracking unwanted individuals MEDIA RELEASE OTTAWA, January 22,...
Straight Talk with Scott Newark on immigration and national security: Head off undesirables before they arrive at the border, security expert says
Making immigration and national security compatible is possible but requires courage and commitment MEDIA RELEASE OTTAWA, December 18, 2012 – Canada must improve...
Straight Talk with Jane Londerville: Government bias in favour of CMHC hurting house-buyers
MEDIA RELEASE OTTAWA, June 4, 2012 – Homebuyers who need mortgage insurance are best served when there is competition for their business. To...
Straight Talk with Laura Dawson: Contradictory signals on foreign investment hurting Canada
MLI author shows how to reconcile openness to investment and protecting the national interest MEDIA RELEASE February 13, 2012, Ottawa, ON - Canada's well-educated workforce,...
Straight Talk: End supply management to give better value to consumers, secure new trade deals
MEDIA RELEASE November 22, 2011, Ottawa, ON - Canadian agriculture is among the most protected parts of our economy, in large part because...
Straight Talk - Honouring the promise: A roadmap to improve service, benefits and support for Canada’s veterans
MEDIA RELEASE November 9, 2011, Ottawa ON – Canada can and should be doing a much better job in ensuring that Canada's veterans...
Straight Talk: Reforming Canada’s treatment of DNA collection would help reduce crime
DNA Modernization Missing from Government's Crime Bill October 3, 2011, Ottawa, ON – Bill C-10, the government's crime legislation, overlooks the opportunity to...
Straight Talk: Enhancing Canadians’ safety through corrections and parole reform for repeat offenders
September 13, 2011, Ottawa, ON – A disproportionately large volume of crime in this country is committed by a disproportionately small number of...
