OTTAWA (CP) - Canada couldn't afford to defend its airspace without its 46-year-old NORAD partnership with the United States, says the chief of defence staff.
So regardless of Ottawa's decision on the Americans' new continental ballistic missile defence plan, Ottawa has no choice but to remain in the North American Aerospace Defence Command, says Gen. Ray Henault.
Henault strongly rejected critics' claims that NORAD will wither and die if Canada does not participate in missile defence. [. . . . ]
Perfect for watchdog role -- "Today Marin knows the ropes but apparently has had a bellyful of the DND machinations that defy correction, as long as politics determine who gets senior promotions in the military."
[. . . . ] Marin, never one to shy from publicity if it advances whatever the cause he espouses, is expected to activate what seemed a rather moribund [Ontario] ombudsman's office.
More significant is who will succeed Marin in the military ombudsman role, which he worked at diligently and raised its profile.
Throughout, his term he had to fend off resentment from the military police and the judge advocate general's office, which often seemed to stifle or undercut his work.
In his annual report he noted "within the chain of command a renewed defensiveness and an unwillingness to evaluate our criticisms with objectivity and introspection."
Worthington suggests a replacement, "experienced, so incorruptible and knowledgeable". Do read the rest of the details. This is a 'must read' article.
