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The Eavesdropping Dragon

Ep. 44 - Understanding China's "Stealth War," with Gen. Robert Spalding and Charles Burton

In this latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Senior Fellow Charles Burton was joined by Brig. Gen. (Ret) Dr. Robert Spalding, the...

 

March 8, 2020 at 8:47 pm read more

Canada’s 5G decision is a matter of national security and should be unencumbered: J. Berkshire Miller in the Montreal Gazette

Huawei is a company beholden to higher laws that could — and most likely would — make it a tool for Chinese state-sponsored...

 

February 28, 2020 at 6:27 pm read more

Why Canada can't let Huawei build a 5G network: Charles Burton in The Ottawa Citizen

The debate swings on whether it is possible to use Huawei technology on the periphery of 5G installations while keeping the core networks...

 

February 21, 2020 at 4:59 pm read more

Britain has chosen a 4G solution for a 5G system. That’s not going to work: Margaret McCuaig-Johnston in the Globe and Mail

As 5G rolls out in Britain, it will not be possible to keep Huawei at a safe distance from sensitive data, writes Margaret McCuaig-Johnston....

 

February 4, 2020 at 4:02 pm read more

Why Canada should not let Huawei into our 5G networks: Debunking five myths – Charles Burton for Inside Policy

Huawei is not a normal telecommunications company, nor is 5G a normal communications network, writes Charles Burton. By Charles Burton, December 20, 2019...

 

December 20, 2019 at 8:38 pm read more

Trudeau government at a crossroads in its dealings with China: Charles Burton in the Ottawa Citizen

Canada’s policy towards Beijing was evidently too sensitive to handle during the recent election campaign; the prime minister turned down a foreign policy...

 

November 29, 2019 at 7:18 pm read more

Canada should show steadfast resolve in dealing with China: Duanjie Chen for Inside Policy

Canadians need to ensure that we do not kowtow to China’s coercion and bullying – and this should apply equally at home and...

 

November 5, 2019 at 3:46 pm read more

Why Canada should ban Huawei from 5G

The future lies with 5G but we must thoughtfully manage the associated vulnerabilities. Both Huawei’s behaviour and that of its Chinese Communist Party...

September 5, 2019 at 6:31 pm

Should Canada ban Huawei from its 5G networks? Yes: Brian Lee Crowley in the Toronto Star

The future lies with 5G but we must thoughtfully manage the associated vulnerabilities. Both Huawei’s behaviour and that of its Chinese Communist Party...

 

August 20, 2019 at 12:53 pm read more

Time for a new direction in Canada's China Strategy: New MLI Report

OTTAWA, ON (August 16, 2019): The federal election is a little over two months away, and its outcome remains highly uncertain. Irrespective of whichever...

 

August 16, 2019 at 3:38 pm read more
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  • Connecting After COVID: How Canada and its allies can partner on infrastructure and trade in the Indo-Pacific

    January 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

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  • The yellow badge of Canadian courage: William Watson in the Financial Post

    Columns, Foreign Affairs, In the Media, Latest News, Recent News

    For Canadian politicians no profiles in courage are involved in slamming the departing bully Trump. What’s in play instead are easy political points,...

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  • Canada should retaliate against Biden's wrong-headed decision to cancel Keystone. Here's how: Jack Mintz in the Financial Post

    Columns, Economic policy, Foreign Affairs, In the Media, Jack Mintz, Latest News, Recent News

    We could pursue policies that impact a critical U.S. export to Canada: digital services writes Jack Mintz in the Financial Post. Below is...

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  • Use COVID pause to reconsider drug-price regulation: Nigel Rawson and John Adams in the Financial Post

    Columns, COVID-19, Health, In the Media, Latest News, Recent News

    Canadians need Ottawa to work with the pharmaceutical industry, clinicians and patients to improve access to new medicines and vaccines, write Nigel Rawson...

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  • Assessing the Trump administration's record on Taiwan: New commentary by J. Michael Cole

    Dragon at the Door, Foreign Affairs, In the Media, J. Michael Cole, Latest News, Press Releases, Recent News

      OTTAWA, ON (January 19, 2021): With the US presidency about the change hands, many around the world wonder what changes the incoming...

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  • EP. 57 - The Future of Brexit with Blair Gibbs and Shuvaloy Majumdar

    Foreign Affairs, In the Media, Latest News, Multimedia, Podcasts, Recent News, Shuvaloy Majumdar, United Kingdom

    Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Pod Bless Canada · The Future of Brexit with Blair Gibbs and Shuvaloy Majumdar In the latest episode of Pod Bless...

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EP. 57 - The Future of Brexit with Blair Gibbs and Shuvaloy Majumdar

Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Pod Bless Canada · The Future of Brexit with Blair Gibbs and Shuvaloy Majumdar In the latest episode of Pod Bless...

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