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Parliamentary Oversight of Defense: Democratic Accountability in National Security

In democratic societies, military forces serve under civilian control, with legislatures providing oversight that ensures armed forces remain instruments of democratically determined policy rather than autonomous actors. In Canada, Parliament exercises this oversight function through various mechanisms including committee review, budget approval, and question period scrutiny. The effectiveness of this oversight affects both military accountability and democratic legitimacy.