Canadian Affairs met with three Canadians — a tanker, a medic and a drone pilot — who share why they ‘answered the call’ to fight for Ukraine in Russia’s war
Author Archives: Sam Forster
Sam Forster is an Edmonton-based journalist whose writing has appeared in The Spectator, the National Post, UnHerd and other outlets. He is the author of Americosis: A Nation's Dysfunction Observed from Public Transit (Sutherland House, 2024). Sam previously lived in Argentina where he wrote for The Buenos Aires Times. He holds a BA from the University of Alberta and a MA from the University of Toronto.
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Canadian Forces face ‘mission creep’ as domestic deployments surge
Canada’s military has quietly become the country’s emergency response team — at a potential cost to its primary defence mission
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What’s the cost of Ottawa’s protectionism?
Ottawa has staunchly backed supply management in Canada-U.S. trade talks — even while saying it is working to secure the best possible deal for Canadians
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Should prediction markets be legal in Canada?
As online prediction markets like Polymarket take off, Canada’s regulatory landscape looks increasingly out of step
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‘An absolute suicide mission’: Veterans criticize CAF’s physical fitness levels
After a decade of reduced physical fitness standards, veterans say the Canadian Armed Forces’ combat readiness — and identity — is eroding
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A look inside Canada’s Ukrainian war school
As the war in Ukraine rages on, CAF soldiers are teaching battlefield survival skills to Ukrainian recruits — while incorporating updates from the frontlines
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Alberta bets on grassroots diplomacy to reframe Canada-U.S. relations
With Washington’s Wilson Center out of commission, Alberta is backing a Calgary-led initiative aimed at reshaping Canada-U.S. engagement
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The little-known Canadian military operation saving Ukrainian lives
Operation Unifier, now in its tenth year, is playing a key role in Ukraine’s fight for survival
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Carney government’s lack of vision on immigration file worries experts
On immigration policy, the Carney government has so far followed the Trudeau government’s approach. Experts say one of Canada’s most consequential files needs more attention
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Half of Canadians favour joining the EU
In a year of surging patriotism, Canadians show a surprising interest in deepening Canada’s integration with the European Union