Murray Brewster
Parliamentary Defence and Foreign Policy Reporter at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Writer, author, CBC journalist, father and traveller; a seeker of knowledge and wisdom with the sense to know the difference between the two.
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1 week ago |
cbc.ca | Murray Brewster
The reception hall at Korean Aerospace Industries Ltd. is, in many respects, every plane and helicopter lover's dream. Filled with model aircraft, there's one in particular that stands out. At first glance, you'd be forgiven for confusing it for the now politically infamous — at least in Canadian terms — F-35 fighter. The KF-21 Boramae (Hawk) has the same angled twin tails and similar sleek lines. When pointed out, a senior KAI manager sheepishly acknowledged the "stealthy design" resemblance.
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1 week ago |
cbc.ca | Murray Brewster
In the face of annexation threats from the Trump administration and a Canadian public increasingly demanding the federal government buy less from the United States, the Liberals have resurrected a previous campaign pitch to create a standalone defence procurement agency. Liberal Leader Mark Carney highlighted the pledge during a campaign stop in the Montreal area on Monday at the headquarters of Quebec-based aircraft-maker Bombardier.
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4 weeks ago |
canadianinquirer.net | Peter Zimonjic |Murray Brewster
Liberal Leader Mark Carney says the leak by top U.S. national security officials of plans for military strikes in Yemen — and the shifting security priorities of the Trump administration — mean we have to look out for ourselves. My responsibility is to plan for the worst, is to think about the most difficult evolution of the new threat environment, what it means for Canada and how do we best protect Canada, Carney said during a campaign stop in Halifax on Tuesday.
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1 month ago |
businessandamerica.com | Murray Brewster
Detailed planning for a potential “coalition of the willing” peacekeeping mission to Ukraine is expected to kick off this week among Western military commanders, says the Canadian general in charge of overseas and domestic operations. The notion of a peacekeeping force is being met internationally with skepticism as Ukraine and Russia meet indirectly to hammer out a limited ceasefire. Lt.-Gen.
ANALYSIS | National defence is often an afterthought in Canadian elections. Not this time | CBC News
1 month ago |
cbc.ca | Murray Brewster
Politics·AnalysisIssues of sovereignty, national security and defence — often footnotes, or even ignored outright in federal election campaigns — are likely to dominate the political landscape over the next five weeks as Canadians march toward the April 28 vote.
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South Korea’s constitutional court upholds impeachment of president who implemented martial law. #democracy #southkorea https://t.co/L5Y9gUhTc7
Tom. You are absolutely one of a kind and such a treat to work with. Good luck with the next chapter, my friend. Your voice will be missed in the national conversation.
Some moments from my final day @CBC. It’s been an overwhelming farewell. From my colleagues & from you. Thank you. 🎙️📻🇨🇦 https://t.co/jcsJ5K7hTq
Canada and Allies studies options on how to Ukraine peacekeeping post-ceasefire #cdnpoli https://t.co/pHljG5Pa24