centre for defence and security studies News Archive

Faculty of Arts
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

Accepting refugees is not a risk-free activity, expert argues
January 25, 2016 —
'Canada has welcomed 10,000 Syrian refugees, and I would hesitate to say with 100 per cent confidence there is no risk to Canadian security associated with this.'