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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thrown under the bus: Former defence chief’s memoir lays bare battles with the Trudeau government. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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'Thrown under the bus': Former defence chief's memoir lays bare his battles with the Trudeau government | CBC News
Former defence chief Wayne Eyre considered quitting "several times" as he battled the Trudeau government over military misconduct, defence spending and support for Ukraine. His candid memoir recounts ...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The War Plan Nobody Thought Canada Would Need - or Want #cdnpoli #USCanada #warplans www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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ANALYSIS | A U.S. invasion of Canada? There's a contingency plan for that | CBC News
An American invasion of Canada? A top U.S. commander calls the idea preposterous. Prime Minister Mark Carney isn’t laughing. Donald Trump’s threats and talk of a 51st state have pushed Ottawa to revis...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Will Trump Stand in Her Way? Carignan’s NATO Bid Tests the Canada-U.S. Rift #cdnpoli #NATO www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Canada's top general is up for a senior NATO post. Will Trump get in her way? | CBC News
Canada's Gen. Jennie Carignan faces Germany's Gen. Carsten Breuer on Saturday in a secret-ballot contest to chair NATO's Military Committee. A victory would make Carignan the first woman to hold the p...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Canada wants into Britain’s military rapid response club. #cdnpoli #CanadaUK #NATO www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Canada wants into Britain's rapid-response defence club | CBC News
Canada has formally applied to join the United Kingdom's Joint Expeditionary Force, reversing a decision made more than a decade ago. Born from the Afghanistan war and reshaped by Russia's invasion of...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Canada and Ukraine: Why Zelenskyy’s Imperfect Comparison Matters.#cdnpoli #RussiaUkrainewar #USCanada #tradewar www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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ANALYSIS | Zelenskyy's comparison of Canada to Ukraine is imperfect — but it matters | CBC News
Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Canada's deteriorating relationship with the United States "dangerous" and pointed to Ukraine as a warning. The comparison is imperfect, but increasingly difficult to dismis...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Two Uniforms. One September Morning. #cdnpoli #WoundedWarriors #9/11Remembered www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Two Uniforms, One September Morning | CBC News
Twenty-five years after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Shawn Matheson recalls viewing them through two different lenses: as a firefighter in Mississauga, Ont., and as a Canadian reservist. The ...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Global Eye Gamble: Ottawa chose surveillance plane without guarantee that it met the military’s needs. #cdnpoli #Arctic #NATO www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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GlobalEye gamble: Ottawa chose surveillance plane without knowing it met military needs | CBC News
Ottawa moved to acquire six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft without assurances they met military requirements — requirements not shared with competing manufacturers. Subsequent assessments identified ...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
What did she see? Intelligence agencies scramble to retrace alleged NATO’s steps. #cdnpoli #NATO #spy www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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ANALYSIS | What did she see? The intelligence scramble to retrace an accused spy's footsteps | CBC News
The arrest of Canadian Biwei Zhang on espionage allegations has set off a transatlantic intelligence scramble. From NATO headquarters to Canadian and European agencies, investigators are retracing a d...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The battle that made Canada bleed: Operation Medusa, 20 years on. #cdnpoli #Afghanwar #history www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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The battle that made Canada bleed: Operation Medusa, 20 years later | CBC News
It has been 20 years since Canadian soldiers walked into a Taliban killing ground west of Kandahar. Operation Medusa became Canada’s largest battle since Korea — a brutal test against a disciplined, e...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Russia is rattling NATO’s nerves. But how far will Moscow go? #cdnpoli #NATO #RussiaUkrainewar www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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ANALYSIS | Russia is rattling NATO’s nerves, but how far will Moscow go? | CBC News
Russia may not be preparing to invade NATO, but something more ambiguous could be coming. Intelligence warnings point to provocations designed to rattle the alliance, sow confusion and test its resolv...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Push for co-operation among European shipyards could have a ripple effect for Canada. #cdnpoli #submarines #Canada #shipbuilding www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Push for co-operation among European shipbuilders could have Canadian ripple effect | CBC News
The German shipbuilder poised to supply Canada’s new submarines says it could also help build smaller warships in Canadian yards. TKMS chief Oliver Burkhard says Europe’s defence industry must embrace...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Snow Dragons in the Arctic: Canada, U.S. Shadow Chinese Research Ships #cdnpoli #Arctic #China #US www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Tracking the Snow Dragons: Canada, U.S. shadow Chinese research ships in the Arctic | CBC News
Canada and the U.S. are shadowing two Chinese icebreakers operating in Arctic waters off Alaska, amid growing concern their scientific missions could also gather strategically valuable undersea data. ...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Rebalancing or retreat? Canada’s peacekeeping legacy fades into history. #cdnpoli #peacekeeping #UN www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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ANALYSIS | Rebalancing or retreat? Canada's peacekeeping legacy fades away | CBC News
After decades of gradual decline, Canada’s peacekeeping tradition is entering its final chapter. The Defence Department is shutting down four overseas missions and shrinking another, arguing troops ar...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Carney says Canada was involved “from the start” in NATO spy investigations #cdnpoli #NATO #spy #China www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Carney says Canada was involved 'from the start' in NATO spy investigation | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canadian officials were involved from the outset in the investigation of a Canadian intern accused of spying at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium. His comments su...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Carney courts Saudi Arabia as US-Iran ceasefire collapses. #cdnpoli #Iranwar www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Carney courts Saudi Arabia as U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapses | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney sought to deepen ties with Saudi Arabia on Thursday as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting overshadowed his visit. Canada condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf shipping, reaffirmed suppo...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Hegseth order review of US troops deployed to NATO in fiery Brussels speech www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Hegseth orders review of U.S. troops deployed to NATO in fiery Brussels speech | CBC News
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth put NATO allies on notice Thursday, announcing a Pentagon review of America's military commitment to Europe and warning some countries will fail the assessment.
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
South Korea’s Hanwha showcases submarine as Ottawa mulls multi-billion dollar contract award. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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South Korea's Hanwha showcases submarine as Ottawa mulls multibillion-dollar contract | CBC News
The South Korean submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho arrived off the B.C. coast on Saturday in a flashy showcase of Hanwha Ocean’s bid to secure Canada’s multibillion-dollar submarine contract.
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Snowbirds to be grounded after 2026 season until new planes arrive. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Snowbirds to be grounded until early 2030s until new aircraft arrive | CBC News
Canada’s iconic Snowbirds demonstration squadron will be grounded following the 2026 flying season until new aircraft arrive, the Department of National Defence said Tuesday.
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Ground Zero: NATO’s drone war comes down to earth in Latvia. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Ground zero: NATO’s drone war comes down to earth in Latvia | CBC News
Latvian and Canadian troops are testing battlefield ground drones on a major NATO exercise, drawing directly on Ukrainian combat lessons as autonomous warfare rapidly evolves. The war games are unfold...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Coast guard to test surveillance drone in the Arctic this summer as RCAF continues to wait for its fleet www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Canadian Coast Guard tests Arctic surveillance drone as air force delivery stalls | CBC News
The Canadian Coast Guard will deploy its new Hermes 900 Starliner drone for Arctic test flights this summer after a federal restructuring shifted surveillance assets to Department of National Defence....
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Saab dangles sovereign data centre in bid to lure Canada to buy the Gripen. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
A peek behind the curtain at the challenges of defending the Arctic. youtu.be/x9-4sPU4MHs?...
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NATO scrambles to ready its Arctic defences
YouTube video by CBC News: The National
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Have a look inside NATO’s new Cold Front and the race to defend the Far North. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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ANALYSIS | Cold front: Inside NATO's race to secure the Arctic | CBC News
Neglected for years, the Arctic is now NATO’s critical front, driven by urgent threats from Russian militarization and shifting geopolitics. While launching "Arctic Sentry" to bridge surveillance gaps...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Canada fast-tracks Army rifle purchase with $307M initial order. #cdnpoli #Army #defence #rearmament. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Canada fast-tracks army rifle upgrade with $307M initial order | CBC News
Canada is fast-tracking the purchase of more than 65,000 new assault rifles, starting with a $307 million order for 30,000 weapons. Built by Colt Canada, the rifles will replace aging C7 and C8 models...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Carney, Norway’s PM push message of oil market stability as Middle East war rattles global markets. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Carney, Norway PM push message of oil-market stability as war in Middle East rattles global supply | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Norway’s Jonas Gahr Støre stressed energy stability during talks in Oslo as the Middle East war rattles global oil markets. Canada will release 23.6 million barrels foll...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
As Trump pauses Russian shadow tanker fleet ban, Canada and other allies stand firm. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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As Trump pauses Russian shadow fleet sanctions, Carney says Canada holding firm | CBC News
Three world leaders — two of them members of the G7 — stood united in opposition Friday to the Trump administration's decision to ease sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers.
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Blood Pearls: A Canadian family’s involvement and a production sharing deal with Myanmar’s murderous regime. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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This Canadian family fuelled Myanmar’s civil war with ‘blood pearls’ | CBC News
A company with Canadian directors funnelled valuable pearls to Myanmar’s brutal military regime long after the 2021 military coup that sparked a bloody civil war – despite sanctions imposed by Canada ...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
US could hold ‘red card’ over Canada’s Gripen fighter jet option. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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ANALYSIS | U.S. could hold a 'red card' over Canada's Gripen fighter jet option | CBC News
As Ottawa reviews its F-35 purchase, there's concern Washington holds a powerful lever — control of the secure Link 16 network used for NATO and NORAD operations. Swedish Gripens and Danish F-35s oper...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Deadline Day: $20B Submarine Showdown Puts Korea and Germany bids in the spotlight. #cdnpoli #submarines #Navy #Germany #SouthKorea www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Deadline day: $20B submarine showdown puts Korean and German bids in spotlight | CBC News
Canada's high-speed push to replace its aging Victoria-class submarines reaches a pivotal moment on Monday as South Korea's Hanwha Ocean and Germany's TKMS submit formal bids in a program worth more t...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Carney pledged an additional $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine as the war with Russia enters its fifth year. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Carney pledges $2B for Ukraine, sanctions for Russian 'shadow fleet' on 4th anniversary of war | CBC News
Canada is donating an additional $2 billion of military equipment, including more than 400 armoured vehicles, to Ukraine as the embattled Eastern European country's war with Russia rolls into its fift...
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Warning shot: How Canada fits into Washington’s rebuke of EU’s ‘buy Europe’ defence drive. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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ANALYSIS | U.S. warning to Europe raises questions for Canada's new defence industrial strategy | CBC News
Just days before Canada unveiled its defence industrial strategy prioritizing domestic production, Washington quietly warned the European Union against favouring its own arms makers as it rebuilds.
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murraybrewster.bsky.social @murraybrewster.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Hey Bluesky. For a long while friends have suggested I hang out here - rather than over there. I’m looking forward to the new adventure.
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