The Canadian Armed Forces is becoming more diverse among most identity groups, driven in part by explosive growth in the number of permanent residents joining the military
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.
Posted inSecurity
Canadian Forces bleeding applicants in recruitment process: report
Inefficient recruitment and training processes have the Canadian Armed Forces falling short of key organizational goals, a new auditor general’s report says
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Should public officials have to divest while in office?
Experts urge legislative reform to close one of the ‘biggest loopholes’ in Canada’s conflicts-of-interest regime
Posted inEconomy
In conversation: How Canada can reduce its reliance on the U.S.
The energy sector’s future depends less on Washington than on Canada’s own ability to build, diversify and compete, says energy strategist Lance Mortlock
Posted inPolitics & Policy
The NDP digs deep
In the wake of their worst election performance in recent history, the NDP is engaged in not one but two renewal exercises
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Civil war grips B.C. conservatives
Firings, expulsions and a push to “professionalize” are remaking the BC Conservatives — and testing John Rustad’s leadership
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Kenney, Miller call out flaws in Canada’s immigration system
In a recent panel discussion, Jason Kenney and Marc Miller agreed immigration is central to growth — but warned system has drifted from its original purpose
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Why sports gambling ads are overrunning Canadian airwaves
Heavy sports gambling advertising is bad for Canadians — and sport, experts say. Will regulators address a problem of their own making?
Posted inCommunity
Builders at the gate: Inside the civic movement to jolt Canada out of stagnation
Build Canada is betting on civic society’s ability to solve Canada’s growth problem by leveraging private sector insights
Posted inPolitics & Policy
In conversation: Tim Kaine on Palestine, defence and the future of Canada–U.S. relations
In an exclusive interview, the U.S. senator and former vice-presidential candidate weighed in on Carney’s decision to recognize Palestine, defence diversification and anti-Americanism