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Manufacturing Sovereignty: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy and the Middle Power Paradox

Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy correctly recognizes that sovereignty must be rebuilt through industrial capacity, but its “Build-Partner-Buy” model risks conflating national economic priorities with military effectiveness. As Canada is a middle power whose security has always depended on alliances, this article argues that strategic autonomy must prioritize diversification in military supply and specialization.

Posted On : Published By : Sophie Gandell
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Resurgent Separatism in Alberta Conservatism: A Threat to The Future of the UCP?

Since the beginning of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s term, conversations about Alberta’s role in confederation have come to the forefront of the political discussion. These conversations have been fueled by separatist activists but also by the provincial government itself, which has recently started championing unpopular sovereigntist policy. It is worth asking why the United Conservative Party is so adamant about increased Alberta sovereignty and how it might affect their base of support into the future.

Posted On : Published By : Willa Merer
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“Living Within a Lie”: Canada’s Reconfiguration of Middle Power Rhetoric

Mark Carney’s 2026 Davos speech unsettled established expectations about Canada’s place in the international system, abandoning the language of rules-based international order and reframing how the country positions itself on a global scale. However, this event brings about a familiar question in Canadian foreign policy: can rhetorical honesty produce genuine change, or will it simply renew the practice of performative sovereignty?

Posted On : Published By : Arianne Fouse
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Everyone Needs Energy

Canada’s natural gas sector has recently been invigorated by the completion of the Trans-Mountain pipeline. This recent development has the potential to project Canada into becoming a crucial player in the global energy market, even as concerns over the long-term efficacy and morality of the fossil fuel industry loom over the minds of Canadians.

Posted On : Published By : Simon Michell
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To Lobby or Not To Lobby 

Lobbying in Ottawa has reached record levels, raising concerns about the potential for corporate interests to disproportionately shape Canadian public policy. While both Liberal government and the Conservative Party face criticism for lobbying, the real importance lies in the balance of influence between private interests and public representation.

Posted On : Published By : Alexandria Alikakos