Canada’s defense is in a shambles, preparing poorly for the last war. This is evident if we examine military spending in terms of risk management. Key words: Military strategy; defense spending; weapon systems; risk management

Canada’s defense is in a shambles, preparing poorly for the last war. This is evident if we examine military spending in terms of risk management. Key words: Military strategy; defense spending; weapon systems; risk management

Canada’s defense is in a shambles, preparing poorly for the last war. This is evident if we examine military spending in terms of risk management. Key words: Military strategy; defense spending; weapon systems; risk management

The Last War

Canada Re-Imagined After Trump examines the challenges and opportunities for Canada with a fifty-year outlook.<ul><li>Introduction : Patrick Esmonde-White introduces himself and sets the context for the new series, highlighting the political and environmental challenges facing Canada in the age of Trump.&nbsp;</li><li>Political Landscape: Canada Re-Imagined critiques the major political parties in Canada, pointing out their weaknesses and the need for bold ideas.&nbsp;</li><li>Constitutional Renovation: The argument is made that renovation of Canada's Constitution is needed to address issues such as climate change,&nbsp; inequality, health care, and political inefficiency.&nbsp;</li><li>Defense Strategy: The United States is the greatest threat to Canada. An alternative defense strategy should focus on international aid, cyber-security, perimeter defense, a total overhaul of the armed forces, and a Climate Corps.&nbsp;</li><li>Economic Wealth: Green mining can be the cornerstone for Canada's future&nbsp; wealth. This will require technology such as micro nuclear reactors and hydrogen airships, and collaboration with Indigenous communities.&nbsp;</li><li>Indigenous Relations: The time is right for a Grand Bargain with Indigenous peoples: the creation of a new First Nation province offering self-government, fair revenue sharing and ecosystem preservation.&nbsp;</li><li>Rewilding Canada: A sustainable planet requires rewilding and ecological restoration of Canada's forests, farms, and fisheries. This can combat climate change and create sustainable economic opportunities.&nbsp;</li><li>Québec Independence: It is time for Canada to explore the advantage of Québec becoming an independent nation within a cooperative framework, allowing both Canada and Québec to thrive.&nbsp;</li><li>New Commonwealth: Canada needs allies, and can find them by helping build a New Commonwealth of Democracies to lead global efforts in trade, security, and climate action, and to move beyond the limitations of current international organizations.</li></ul>

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Canada Re-Imagined After Trump examines the challenges and opportunities for Canada with a fifty-year outlook.Introduction : Patrick Esmonde-White introduces himself and sets the context for the new series, highlighting the political and environmental challenges facing Canada in the age of Trump. Political Landscape: Canada Re-Imagined critiques the major political parties in Canada, pointing out their weaknesses and the need for bold ideas. Constitutional Renovation: The argument is made that renovation of Canada's Constitution is needed to address issues such as climate change,  inequality, health care, and political inefficiency. Defense Strategy: The United States is the greatest threat to Canada. An alternative defense strategy should focus on international aid, cyber-security, perimeter defense, a total overhaul of the armed forces, and a Climate Corps. Economic Wealth: Green mining can be the cornerstone for Canada's future  wealth. This will require technology such as micro nuclear reactors and hydrogen airships, and collaboration with Indigenous communities. Indigenous Relations: The time is right for a Grand Bargain with Indigenous peoples: the creation of a new First Nation province offering self-government, fair revenue sharing and ecosystem preservation. Rewilding Canada: A sustainable planet requires rewilding and ecological restoration of Canada's forests, farms, and fisheries. This can combat climate change and create sustainable economic opportunities. Québec Independence: It is time for Canada to explore the advantage of Québec becoming an independent nation within a cooperative framework, allowing both Canada and Québec to thrive. New Commonwealth: Canada needs allies, and can find them by helping build a New Commonwealth of Democracies to lead global efforts in trade, security, and climate action, and to move beyond the limitations of current international organizations.

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