December 28, 2006
The Ottawa Citizen published Help Them to Help Themselves By: Senator Colin Kenny.
November 28, 2006
Time to close the gaps in porous airport security measures once and for all How badly does something have to go wrong before airside security is taken seriously?
News Release
November 23, 2006
Senator Kenny attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Navy, Army Cadet & Air Cadet League's new National Office.
Senator Kenny met with his Excellency William Fisher, Australian High Commissioner.
November 1, 2006
The Windsor Star published Vital Dubai work ignored in 'junket' smear By: Senator Colin Kenny.
October 24, 2006
The National Post published Canadian Senators at Work By: Senator Colin Kenny.
October 19, 2006
Senator Kenny issued a press release to set the record straight in the wake of inaccurate reporting on the committee’s recent fact-finding to the UK, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates – including the aborted and long-awaited visit to Canadian troops in Kandahar.
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October 16, 2006
The Montreal Gazette published Missile defence good for us: Canada should sign on to the U.S. BMD - it only makes sense By: Senator Colin Kenny.
October 13, 2006
The Ottawa Citizen published In Defence of BMD: As the arguments against ballistic missile defence fall away, we're left with plain old anti-Americanism. By: Senator Colin Kenny.
October 12, 2006
The National Post published The Goose Bay Boondoggle By: Senator Colin Kenny.
October 5, 2006
Senator Kenny, along with Senator Meighen, and members of the Senate Committee on National Security and Defence, held a press conference at the National Press Gallery in Ottawa to release the Committee’s new report titled,
Managing Turmoil: The Need to Upgrade Canadian Foreign Aid and Military Strength to Deal with Massive Change.
Executive Summary
September 11, 2006 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Senator Kenny and members of the National Security and Defence Committee visited Dubai Port Worlds to look at security, and examine steps put in place to ensure the security net at Canada's Ports works well.
DP World – which is part of the Dubai World holding company – operates Vancouver Port’s Centerm terminal through its subsidiary P&O Ports Canada Inc.
Photo - DP World CEO Mohammed Sharaf with Senator Colin Kenny and members of the Canadian Delegation outside DP World head office in the Jebel Ali Free Zone.
September 5-11, 2006 - UK, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates
Senator Kenny traveled with the National Security and Defence Committee on a fact finding mission to London, England, Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Committee continued their examination into how to best maintain and enhance Canada's overall security.
Press Release
August 29, 2006
Senator Kenny met with Acting High Commissioner Julian Evans from the UK
Senator Kenny met with Ms Saskia de Lang, Chargé d'affaires from the Embassy of the Netherlands.
Senator Kenny met with Ambassador Al-Suwaidi from the United Arab Emirates.
August 24, 2006
The Chronicle-Herald published Time For Answers On Afghanistan By: Senator Colin Kenny.
August 21, 2006
The Hamilton Spectator published Why Are We In Afghanistan? By: Senator Colin Kenny.
August 19, 2006
The Edmonton Journal published Canadians Must Be Told What Our Goals Are In Afghanistan: Prime Minister Hasn't Explained What the Plan Is So How Do We Assess If He Is Properly Pursuing it? By: Senator Colin Kenny.
August 19, 2006
The Toronto Sun published PM Needs to Share his Military Plans. By: Senator Colin Kenny
August 18, 2006
The New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal published What's the Plan in Afghanistan?; PM Needs to come clean on National Objectives. By: Senator Colin Kenny
August 17, 2006 - Arlington, Virginia
Senator Kenny met with The RAND Corporation to
to gain perspective on the future challenges of defence and security planning. In particular, he was interested in learning how future conflict scenarios will effect present-day defence-related procurement as well as gaining an understanding of ongoing and future issues in the area on Homeland security and their implications on Canada’s security environment.
August 17, 2006
The Belleville Intelligencer published Harper Owes Canadians a Clear Vision on Afghanistan. By: Senator Colin Kenny.
August 17, 2006
The Ottawa Sun published Canada Can't Walk Away. By: Senator Colin Kenny.
August 16, 2006
The Record published We Need to Understand Costs of War. By: Senator Kenny.
August 16, 2006
The Calgary Sun published Let's hear the Plan Harper Must Explain War Rationale if he Wants Support of Canadians. By: Senator Kenny
August 16, 2006
The Ottawa Citizen published You get screened, but many don't: Airport security in Canada is like a house where the front door is locked, but the back door is ajar and the windows are wide open. By: Senator Kenny
August 8, 2006
Senator Kenny met with Lieutenant General Walt Natynczyk to discuss defence matters.
August 3, 2006 - Halifax, NS
Senator Kenny attended a Change of Command Ceremony in Which Rear-Admiral D.G. McNeil, CMM, CD passed Command to Rear-Admiral P.D. McFadden, CD.
Senator Kenny presented Rear-Admiral McNeil with a plaque from the National Security and Defence Committee in honour of his distinguished career.
July 25, 2006
Senator Kenny attended an Editorial Board meeting at the Ottawa Citizen.
July 20, 2006
Senator Kenny attended an Editorial Board meeting at the Montreal Gazette with Brian Kappler the Editorial Page Editor.
July 13, 2006 - Calgary, AB
Senator Kenny met with Nigel Hannaford a reporter with the Calgary Herald.
Senator Kenny attended an Editorial Board meeting at the Calgary Sun with Licia Corbella the Editor.
Senator Kenny took part in a discussion group organized by Dr. David Bercuson at the University of Calgary.
July 11, 2006
The Charlottetown Guardian published Military Needs Repairs, Not Redecorating. By: Senator Kenny.
July 11, 2006 - Vancouver, BC
Senator Kenny met with Barbara Yaffe a columnist at the Vancouver Sun.
Senator Kenny attended an Editorial Board meeting at the Vancouver Province with Jon Ferry the Editorial Page Editor.
July 10, 2006
The Halifax Daily News published Forces Upgrade Just a First Step of Many. By: Senator Kenny.
July 10, 2006 - Victoria, BC
Senator Kenny took part in a discussion group organized by Ken Summers.
Senator Kenny attended an Editorial Board meeting at the Victoria Times Colonist with Dave Obee the Editorial Page Editor.
Senator Kenny met with Rear Admiral Roger Girouard, Commander, Maritime Forces Pacific.
July 7, 2006
The Kingston Whig Standard published Fix the Foundation of Our Military House. By: Senator Kenny.
July 6, 2006
The Montreal Gazette published New Military Money Only a Start. By: Senator Kenny.
July 5, 2006
The Toronto Sun published Military Neglected For Far Too Long. By: Senator Kenny.
The Ottawa Sun published Military Still Needs More. By: Senator Colin Kenny
The Calgary Herald published Military Purchases Just The Start. By: Senator Kenny.
June 24-26, 2006 - Washington, D.C.
Senator Kenny travelled to Washington with the Speaker of the Senate Noël Kinsella.
Senator Kenny met with Senator Ted Stevens from Alaska, Senator Stevens serves as President Pro Tempore for the Senate. They discussed bilateral issues including borders, drilling in Anwar and gas pipeline routes
Senator Kenny met with Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., he is a Republican Member of Congress representing the Fifth Congressional District of Wisconsin. Congressman Sensenbrenner is Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary. They discussed border issues and the Detroit Windsor crossing.
Senator Kenny met with The Honourable Michael Wilson Canadian Ambassador to the United States of America.
June 22, 2006
Senator Kenny, along with Senator Meighen, and members of the Senate Committee on National Security and Defence, held a press conference at the National Press Gallery in Ottawa to release the Committee’s new report titled, The Government’s No. 1 Job, Securing the Military.
Options It Needs to Protect Canadians.
Executive Summary
June 15, 2006
Senator Kenny attended the CDAI luncheon, held at the Barney Danson Theatre of the Canadian War Museum. The luncheon featured a presentation by the Secretary General of NATO, His Excellency Jaap de Hoop Scheffer. His address was entitled “NATO in a Changing World.”
June 15, 2006
The National Post published We Were Lucky. This Time. By Senator Colin Kenny.
June 14, 2006
Senator Kenny attended a Funeral Mass for The Honourable Michael Forrestall at St. Peter's Church in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
June 13, 2006
Senator Kenny visits CFB Petawawa to familiarize himself with Afghanistan pre-deployment training, operational equipment status and family support issues in advance of the deployment of the next rotation of CF personnel heading to Kandahar in the coming months.
Media Advisory
June 6, 2006
Senator Kenny met with the Honourable Gordon O'Connor, Minister of National Defence.
June 3, 2006
Senator Kenny attended The Commander-in-Chief's Ball, hosted by The Governor General of Canada to celebrate deserving service people and heros in the Canadian Forces.
May 26, 2006
Senator Kenny attended the RCMP Officers' Mess Dinner. An annual tradition, this event is an opportunity for serving and retired RCMP officers, as well as special guests, to exchange thoughts and ideas, and to discuss the challenges facing the RCMP.
May 23, 2006
Senator Kenny meet with Colonel Bruce Bolton and LGen (Ret'd) Duncan McAlpine from The Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment (RHR) of Canada.
May 17, 2006
Senator Kenny met with Jim Judd, Director Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS)
May 12, 2006
The Ottawa Citizen published It's Time to Show us the Plan for Success in Afghanistan. By: Senator Colin Kenny
May 12, 2006 - Seoul, Korea
Senator Kenny met with Colonel Jules Wermenlinger Canadian Defence Attache to the Republic of Korea and Canadian Liaison Officer to the Commander United Nations Command.
May 10-12, 2006 - Vladivostok, Russia
Senator Kenny Attended a conference in Vladivostok, Russia as part of a series of events known as the 'NATO Rally', which is meant to promote the work of the NATO-Russia Council. The main theme in Vladivostok was Maritime Security. Senator Kenny also met with Canada's Ambassador to Russia, Christopher Westdal.
May 7, 2006
Senator Kenny attended the National "Battle of the Atlantic" Commemoration Ceremony at the National War Memorial.
May 5, 2006
Senator Kenny met with members of a Czech Delegation responsible for Oversight of Military intelligence.
May 4, 2006
Senator Kenny took part in the Conference of Defence Associations roundtable where Mr. Ken Ready, Chief Defence Institutional Alignment, gave a presentation on defence institutional alignment. The discussion was chaired by the President of the CDAI, General (Ret'd) Paul Manson
April 25, 2006
Senator Kenny was re-elected Chair of the National Security and Defence Committee News Release
April 19, 2006
Senator Kenny met with Colonel Pat Stogran, Commanding Officer 3 PPCLI, Kandahar, Afghanistan from January-July 2002. Colonel Stogran presented the Senator a photo of the Battalion with the inscription " To Senator Kenny, In appreciation for your enormous and unwavering support to our military!"
April 19, 2006
Senator Kenny took part in the Conference of Defence Associations roundtable on the Bi-National Planning Group's recommendations for enhancing Canada-US relations. The discussion was chaired by the President of the CDAI, General (Ret'd) Paul Manson.
April 11, 2006 - Doha, Qatar
Senator Kenny Met with H. H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of The State of Qatar, they discussed bilateral and regional issues.
April 8-13, 2006 - Doha, Qatar
Senator Kenny attended the 6th Doha Forum on Democracy, Development and Free Trade in Doha, Qatar.
April 6, 2006
The Navy League of Canada presented Senator Kenny with the Hendy Award.
Press Release, Presentation Photo.
April 5, 2006
Senator Kenny went to RCMP Headquarters to meet with Commissioner Zaccardelli to discuss the National Security Defence Committee's recommendations with regard to the RCMP.
March 30, 2006
Senator Kenny met with the Honourable Gordon O'Connor, Minister of National Defence.
March 22, 2006
Senator Kenny met with the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety
March 9, 2006 - Washington, D.C.
Senator Kenny met with Congressman Peter T. King, Chair of the House Select Committee on Homeland Security, to discuss security issues.
Senator Kenny met with Christopher Sands, Senior Associate, Canada Project - Center for Strategic & International Studies.
March 6, 2006
The Windsor Star published It Will Take Billions to Fix a Broken DND. By: Senator Colin Kenny.
March 1, 2006
The Globe and Mail published Our Troops Deserve Political Leadership. By: Senator Colin Kenny
February 23, 2006
The Ottawa Citizen published How to Clean up our Military. By: Senator Colin Kenny.
February 22, 2006
The Windsor Star published Terrorists are Aware of Canada's Security Gaps. By: Senator Colin Kenny
February 19, 2006
The Montreal Gazette published Saddle up!: The ranks of the RCMP should be increased by at least a third so Canada can better fight organized crime and terrorism. By: Senator Colin Kenny
February 14, 2006
The Ottawa Citizen published Send in the Mounties: The State of Security in Canada is Pathetic. By: Senator Colin Kenny
February 9, 2006
Senator Kenny took part in the Conference of Defence Associations round table discussion with Major General Andrew Leslie.
January 31, 2006
Senator Kenny attended the Canadian Forces Transformation Ceremony. The ceremony outlined the new operational commands of the Canadian Forces.
January 17, 2006
Senator Kenny was a guest at the Change of Command, Commander Maritime Command Ceremony. Vice-Admiral Bruce MacLean, CMM, CD was relieved by Vice-Admiral Drew Robertson, OMM, MSM, CD.