Carney, News Media Prepare for War ft. Ian Barclay (The North State Podcast)
Carney left the door open for troops in Ukraine, news media helped
This week on The North State, Ian Barclay, editor-in-chief of Avant-Garde Press, returns to talk with me about Carney's latest military announcements and how news media's framing supports militarism and warmongering. RSS Feed here. Apple Podcasts link here.
Description
Carney's latest trip to Europe highlighted Canada's commitment to militarism, including leaving the door open to Canadian boots on the ground in Ukraine. Billions of dollars for the military, extended missions in Latvia, commitments to buying arms for Ukraine, how is this all covered? Ian Barclay, editor-in-chief of Avant-Garde Press, journalist and Canadian Armed Forces veteran joins Scott to discuss rising militarism, news media's role in it and a more realistic picture of NATO and the Ukraine-Russia war that coverage doesn't include.
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Sources and Further Reading
Canada to quadruple Canada's defence spending by 2030: Carney - Global News
Canada promises to spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2035 in pact with NATO leaders - CBC News
5 Canadian soldiers suspended after Nazi salute video emerges - CBC News
Canada’s Military Trained Ukrainian Fascists. Now It’s Claiming “Russian Disinformation.” - Jacobin
Far-right extremists in Ukraine brag they have received training from the Canadian Forces: report - Ottawa Citizen
Carney extends Canadian military mission in Latvia to 2029 - The Canadian Press (via CBC News)
Canada scrambles to fill equipment gaps as it extends Latvia mission - CBC News
Canada is strengthening defence ties with Finland and Sweden. What can they teach us? - CBC News
Scott Taylor: Time to make national service mandatory in Canada - The Chronicle Herald
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