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    The privatization of the Canadian military: Afghanistan and beyond

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    The privatization of the Canadian military: Afghanistan and beyond Author(s): David Perry Source: International Journal. 64.3 (Summer 2009): p687. COPYRIGHT 2009 Canadian International Council http://www.internationaljournal.ca/Home/Home.html   Full Text: Since the end… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Liberals change law to let private security guards work with OPP at Pan Am Games

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    Liberals change law to let private security guards work with OPP at Pan Am Games The Liberal government has quietly amended legislation allowing private security guards to work alongside the OPP… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    L-3 Selected to Provide In-Service Support for Canada’s CC-150 Polaris Fleet

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    L-3 Selected to Provide In-Service Support for Canada’s CC-150 Polaris Fleet Published: August 15, 2013 NEW YORK — L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its MAS division has been awarded… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    As policing costs rise, can private security firms be the answer?

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    As policing costs rise, can private security firms be the answer? By Douglas Quan, Postmedia News May 7, 2013 A proposal to use security guards to perform less important police duties… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Defense ministry is vulnerable to leaks: Canadian minister Reuters, OTTAWA Canadian Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay admitted on Tuesday his department has failed for years to combat the risk of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The privatization of the Canadian military: Afghanistan and beyond

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    The privatization of the Canadian military: Afghanistan and beyond Author(s): David Perry Source: International Journal. 64.3 (Summer 2009): p687. Full Text: Since the end of the Cold War, nonstate actors have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    They’ll want their questions answered’: Ontario-based bodyguard in Saadi Gaddafi smuggling plot deported

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    They’ll want their questions answered’: Ontario-based bodyguard in Saadi Gaddafi smuggling plot deported Stewart Bell | 13/03/21 8:43 PM ET   Darren Calabrese/National PostGary Peters, former bodyguard of Saadi Gaddafi, speaks to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Canada foots $10M security bill;

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    The Toronto Star March 13, 2013 Wednesday Canada foots $10M security bill; CIDA keeps details secret of payments to private firm tied to corruption that guarded Afghan dam project Pg. A1… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Surge in private security raises concerns over rights

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    Surge in private security raises concerns over rights CBC News Posted: Jan 16, 2013 5:02 AM ET Last Updated: Jan 15, 2013 10:36 PM ET There are now more than 140,000… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Conservatives have ‘no clue’ how privatization plan for bases will affect military, critics say

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    Conservatives have ‘no clue’ how privatization plan for bases will affect military, critics say By DAVID PUGLIESE, Ottawa Citizen January 29, 2013 Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay responds to a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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