CANADALAND Ukraine, Taiwan, Canada
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Sep 8, 2025 
Lloyd Axworthy, former Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs and a prominent figure in international relations, shares his insights on Canada’s peacekeeping future. He reflects on Canada's historical contributions and discusses the feasibility of reestablishing a robust peacekeeping presence. Axworthy advocates for a shift from militarization to collaborative governance, emphasizing climate change and Indigenous involvement. He also highlights the urgent need for improved civic education to empower citizens and tackle pressing global issues.
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Canada Considering Troops In Ukraine
- Mark Carney suggested Canada might provide "security guarantees" including troops to Ukraine as part of a coalition of the willing.
- Jesse Brown frames this as a potential move that risks making Canada a legitimate target for Russia.
Risk Of Becoming A Sitting Duck
- Jesse Brown warns that joining a Western "coalition" risks placing Canada on a "sitting duck" list alongside Ukraine and Taiwan.
- He urges blunt national honesty about Canada's limited capacity and the real dangers involved.
From Nobel Peacekeeping To Decline
- Lloyd Axworthy recounts Canada's proud peacekeeping history from 1956 and Lester B. Pearson's Nobel-era legacy.
- He contrasts that past role with Canada's current diminished peacekeeping presence.