centre for defence and security studies News Archive
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UM joins First World War commemoration
October 30, 2018 —
The World Remembers commemorates the millions of people who lost their lives in the First World War from Canada and fifteen participating nations
The Conversation: Canada’s growing challenges with economic sanctions
September 17, 2018 —
Canada is an enthusiastic supporter of economic sanctions.
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Winnipeg to host NORAD 60th Anniversary in Canada
May 23, 2018 —
Winnipeg is hosting the Canadian NORAD 60 anniversary celebrations on May 24, 2018
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NORAD’s struggle for relevance on its 60th birthday
May 9, 2018 —
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will celebrate its 60th anniversary this week.
National Post: How prepared is Canada for a nuclear attack? ‘We get on our knees and pray’
October 12, 2017 —
James Fergusson, director of the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Defence and Security Studies, testified in front of the Standing Committee
Hill Times: Defence minister’s ex-parliamentary secretary says Canada should join ballistic missile defence
August 30, 2017 —
Andrea Charron said the Defence Committee should hear from “people to explain to them how exactly how difficult it is, how unproven it is, how expensive it can be” to pursue ballistic missile defence.
CTV: Winnipeg weapons expert studying ISIS arms factories in Iraq
April 4, 2017 —
Prof James Fergusson provides context
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33rd annual student-led conference a great success
January 28, 2017 —
The 33rd annual J.W. Dafoe Political Studies Students' Conference wrapped up this Friday, was extremely successful.
Canada in the World, at 150
January 24, 2017 —
The 33rd annual J. W. Dafoe Political Studies Students’ Conference will be held in the Great Hall of University College on the Fort Garry Campus from Jan. 25-27, 2017
Globe and Mail: Ottawa rewrites mandate for screening arms exports
August 2, 2016 —
Andrea Charron, a member of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba, said export controls have arguably always been about balancing businesses interests and Canada’s national interests