Canada's new security strategy

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Canada has unveiled its first national security strategy in more than 20 years, with a renewed focus on defending Canadian sovereignty, strengthening the military and reducing reliance on other countries. Retired General Rick Hillier, former Chief of the Defence Staff, joins The Evan Bray Show to discuss whether the plan goes far enough, the threats Canada faces and what it will take to turn these promises into action.
3 Nov 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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