Category Archives: Canada

Security firm backtracks on Canadian-citizens-only jobs

Posted on February 22, 2014 by

Security firm backtracks on Canadian-citizens-only jobs Garda World changing its job ads after telling applicant he had to be Canadian citizen to apply By Gosia Sawicka, CBC News Posted: Feb 06, 2014… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Canada spent 50 million USD on Dahla Dam, but it’s not working

Posted on February 18, 2014 by

Ottawa Citizen, February 17, 2014 Canada spent 50 million USD on Dahla Dam, but it’s not working Others say much of the Canadian funding was wasted since it went to pay… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Billions were spent, but who’s counting?

Posted on February 18, 2014 by

Billions were spent, but who’s counting?  By David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen February 18, 2014 5:11 PM Transport aircraft bought for the Afghan military have been abandoned at Kabul Airport because of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Military flight delayed at BIA as Customs seeks documentation for contractors’ kevlar vests, gas masks, helmets

Posted on February 6, 2014 by

Military flight delayed at BIA as Customs seeks documentation for contractors’ kevlar vests, gas masks, helmets By Nok-Noi Ricker, BDN Staff Posted Feb. 03, 2014, at 3:51 p.m. Last modified Feb.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Hired Guns: Views on Armed Contractors Operating in Afghanistan and Iraq

Posted on January 28, 2014 by

Hired Guns: Views on Armed Contractors Operating in Afghanistan and Iraq Jan 28, 2014 by Trevor Schenk | Trevor Schenk In the era of the Global War on terror there has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Canadian Forces Use of Armed Contractors

Posted on January 4, 2014 by

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WikiLeaks e-mails reveal contracts between federal departments and U.S. intelligence firm

Posted on December 19, 2013 by

WikiLeaks e-mails reveal contracts between federal departments and U.S. intelligence firm Ben Makuch OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Press Published Sunday, Dec. 15 2013, 12:25 PM EST Last updated Sunday, Dec. 15 2013,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The privatization of the Canadian military: Afghanistan and beyond

Posted on November 12, 2013 by

The privatization of the Canadian military: Afghanistan and beyond Author(s): David Perry Source: International Journal. 64.3 (Summer 2009): p687. COPYRIGHT 2009 Canadian International Council http://www.internationaljournal.ca/Home/Home.html   Full Text: Since the end… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Liberals change law to let private security guards work with OPP at Pan Am Games

Posted on October 11, 2013 by

Liberals change law to let private security guards work with OPP at Pan Am Games The Liberal government has quietly amended legislation allowing private security guards to work alongside the OPP… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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L-3 Selected to Provide In-Service Support for Canada’s CC-150 Polaris Fleet

Posted on August 16, 2013 by

L-3 Selected to Provide In-Service Support for Canada’s CC-150 Polaris Fleet Published: August 15, 2013 NEW YORK — L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its MAS division has been awarded… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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