Marco Mendicino has authored an op-ed titled “How Canada’s New Defence Agency Will Build National Strength,” published by CTV News. Writes Marco:
“When Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered his landmark address on defence and foreign policy at the University of Toronto’s Munk School last June, he set the tone with a clear charge: “Canadian leadership will be defined not just by the strength of our values, but also the value of our strength.”
It was a call to seriousness. In a world marked by rupture, there springs opportunity. However, sovereignty is safeguarded not by words, but by decisive actions and deliberate choices to protect our nation.
Strengthening Canada’s security requires more than a declaration of our intent. It demands ensuring the Canadian Armed Forces are ready, resilient, and fully equipped. That is precisely the mission of the federal government’s newly launched Defence Investment Agency (DIA).”