National Post

Stephanie Shapiro

Last published Feb. 2026 · On our record since 2025

Where this writer stands

Defence2 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability

“First, recognize personnel and family resilience as core components of operational capability. Family stability is not a peripheral social issue; it is a force multiplier that directly influences retention and readiness.” Read the piece

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Recent work

Stephanie Shapiro: Equipment alone won't defend Canada — it's time to back our military familiesOpinion · National Post · Feb 21, 2026
Stephanie Shapiro: To fix the Armed Forces, military families must be supportedOpinion · National Post · Nov 8, 2025