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AFGANISTAN: by LCol (ret) Laurie Hawn
An MP’s Visit to Afghanistan (Word version)
The MP from Edmonton Center visits Canadians committed to the 36-country, United Nations International Security Assistance Force under NATO Command. Also joining General Hillier’s Afghanistan posse, are MPs Jay Hill and John Baird, comedians Rick Mercer and Mary Walsh, broadcaster Max Keeping; singer songwriter Damhnait Doyle; and a band called Jonas. |
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AFGANISTAN: by HCol Rick Mercer
Entertainment at Christmas (Word version)
“That’s Rick Mercer!” exclaimed Diane Grover as she handed over some wild pictures from HMCS Ottawa, “Canadian extraordinaire; Canada’s comedy ambassador; the CDS’ favourite Newf; and a genuinely caring and gracious man!” Delighting even the battle-weary, Rick Mercer brings his zany brand of humour to the hard working men and women of the Canadian Forces. |
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FROM THE FRONT: by Capt Steve G. Brown
A Soldier’s View of Afghanistan (Word version)
"I have been ambushed, attacked, bombed, mortared, mined and RPG’d to the point that I honestly cannot wait to get home. Half of our company has been wounded and the enemy has killed six. The enemy is real – and a brutal enemy he is. Never have I believed more in a cause – and each and every day I believe in it more." |
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IRB DEBATE: by John J.D. Read
Take Your IRBs... to the BANK! (Word version)
By ‘banking’ IRB credits, our government could encourage firms to invest in Canada whenever and wherever long-term business benefits will accrue. Such a policy would indicate that Canada is interested in the long term by proving that investment in Canada makes good business sense. |
IRB DEBATE: by Claude Bachand, Bloc MP
Losing the Leverage (Word version)
Open competition is the only avenue that will satisfy taxpayers and local industry alike. We must not eliminate strong competition, and we must ensure that Canada's aerospace industry benefits from large aerospace contracts.
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IRB DEBATE: by Leah Clark, Industry Canada
Developing the IRB Strategies (Word version)
Whenever the IRB Policy applies, companies are made aware of the IRB requirements from the outset. We encourage partnerships that work – Industry Canada will provide guidance as companies develop an IRB package. |
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IRB DEBATE: by Craig Rowsell, ACOA
Getting a Foot in the Door (Word version)
The IRB Policy is not an impediment, but an opportunity for sustaining a supply chain presence. However, there is often a lack of detailed knowledge of Canadian industry, and its ability to participate in IRB solutions. |
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IRB DEBATE: by Ken Rowe, I.M.P Aerospace
Losing Thousands of Highly Skilled Jobs (Word version)
The In-Service Support of the new airlift fleets has received little public attention; yet the ISS component of these and future acquisitions will shape the long term aerospace industrial capability and determine the sovereign control and domestic responsiveness available to support the Canadian Forces for decades to come. |
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IRB DEBATE: by Timothy I. Page, CADSI
Building Economic and National Security Value (Word version)
Recommendations can be applied to current and future defence procurements by applying the current IRB policy through more business-friendly guidelines. A vibrant indigenous defence and security industrial capacity will stimulate innovation in the Canadian economy; enhance trade opportunities and generate sustainable knowledge-based jobs in Canada. |
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IRB DEBATE: by Peter Boag, AIAC
Strengthening Canada’s Global Aerospace Leadership (Word version)
Introducing change to Canada’s defence procurement system will take time and government/industry cooperation. Recognizing this, AIAC has called on the government to adopt a series of measures aimed at maximizing the CIBs return of these airlift procurements without adding further delays. |
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IRB DEBATE: by Susan Brownrigg-Smith
Global Pressures Challenge IRB Success (Word version)
U.S. contractors find short timeframes for performing offsets to be one of the most adverse provisions. Coordinated and complimentary action, such as addressing program requirements at the Definition Phase, can expand economic development potential. |
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IRB DEBATE: by Alan Williams
Can defence procurement be compartmentalized? (Word version)
The most important criterion for defence procurement is to meet the requirements of the military. Yet taxpayers should rightly expect a return from these expenditures in the form of job creation in Canada.
There are three ways this can occur.
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