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Civil-military tensions still shape Canada’s armed forces

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Innovation sovereignty needs ecosystems, not isolation

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Canada’s digital sovereignty debate overlooks software risks

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Canada must act to protect hospitals in war zones

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Canada’s “comfort trap” is stalling long-term economic growth

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