After a decade of reduced physical fitness standards, veterans say the Canadian Armed Forces’ combat readiness — and identity — is eroding
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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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
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IRCC’s ‘half human’ approach to immigration claims not working: lawyers
The Federal Court is buckling under the weight of growing immigration cases. Lawyers say the problem starts upstream, with the immigration ministry itself
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Carney seeks to reshape Canada’s role in NATO
Canada is among the NATO countries saying it will meet a new 5% NATO defence spending target — a commitment that would cost Canada about $150 billion a year
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An interview with Alberta separatist leader Cameron Davies
The Republican Party of Alberta’s president spoke with Canadian Affairs about his by-election run and why he’s pushing for Alberta’s independence from Canada
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Did the G7 help restore Canada’s global standing?
In contrast to his predecessor and his own feisty campaign rhetoric, the prime minister struck a deferential tone with the U.S. president