SOVEREIGNTY MATTERS

Historical Lessons on Canadian Independence

THE AVRO ARROW (1959)

Did You Know? In 1959, the Avro Arrow (CF-105) was the fastest, most advanced interceptor aircraft on earth—designed and built right here in Canada. The program was abruptly cancelled and the aircraft destroyed, largely due to political pressure to rely on US Bomarc missiles for our defence instead.

The Lesson: When we abandon our own technology to buy “off-the-shelf” American solutions, we don’t just lose jobs—we lose the capacity to defend ourselves.

THE 2010 OLYMPICS

Did You Know? The 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver were secured by a Canadian-led Integrated Security Unit (ISU). Canadian police and private security firms set the gold standard worldwide, proving we can handle global threats on our own soil.

The Lesson: Canada is capable of world-class security leadership. We do not need to be a “Junior Partner” in our own house.

THE “BRANCH PLANT” ECONOMY

Did You Know? A “Branch Plant” economy occurs when a nation’s industry is owned by foreign corporations that keep high-value research at home and use the local country only for cheap labour and resources.

The Lesson: This is happening to the Private Security industry today. If we adopt US standards (like ASIS) without question, we become a “Branch Plant” for American liability models.

The Canadian Security Sovereignty Survey Intro Text: British Columbia led the world in security standards. But today, gaps in training and reliance on foreign models are creating new risks. We are gathering data to understand the reality on the ground. Your identity is anonymous.

    DEMOGRAPHICS

    LEGAL REALITIES & STANDARDS

    In your daily work, have you ever been asked to perform a duty that you felt conflicted with Canadian laws or rights (e.g., searching without consent, removing peaceful protesters)?

    The current BST curriculum covers Charter Sections 7-10 (Arrest/Detention). Do you feel you need more training on Section 2 (Rights to Protest/Assembly) and Section 15 (Equality/Discrimination) to do your job safely?

    Are you aware of the 2025 US National Security Strategy and its potential impact on Canadian border security and privacy?

    SUPERVISION & SAFETY

    "The Monday Promotion": In your experience, is it common for guards to be promoted to Supervisors without receiving specific Leadership or Safety training first?

    If a client demanded you do something unsafe, do you believe your Supervisor/Manager would back you up?

    THE INDUSTRY

    If you are unionized, how much emphasis does your Union place on Training Standards compared to Wages?

    If a "Canadian Sovereign Security" certification existed (focusing specifically on Canadian Law, The Charter, and Indigenous Rights), would you view it as more valuable than a generic US-based certification?