MARCH 26, 2025 - Government trainers have been quietly instructing Canadians in Tactora, a homegrown martial art designed for survival and resistance in harsh northern conditions. Developed during the Cold War, Tactora draws from the combat techniques of voyageurs, fur trappers, and Indigenous warriors, incorporating paddle and axe fighting, rope tactics, and wilderness survival. The system emphasizes close-quarters combat, using the tools of the frontier—canoe paddles, sticks, and improvised weapons—alongside the brute-force tactics of hockey brawling. Trapping skills, shelter-building, and cold-weather endurance are also key components. With rising tensions, military sources suggest Tactora’s revival is part of a broader effort to prepare Canadians for asymmetric resistance in the event of invasion or occupation.
Original 1942 edition of Canadian Resistance Manual MARCH 25, 2025 – The Canadian government is set to release an updated version of its classic WWII Resistance Manual , originally created to train citizens in guerrilla tactics against occupation forces. The manual was last revised in the 1950s for Cold War threats but has remained untouched since. The new edition reflects modern warfare, incorporating cyber-resistance, electronic sabotage, and decentralized communication strategies. Officials cite rising geopolitical tensions as the reason for its revival. Revised 1953 Cold War edition of the famous Canadian Resistance Manual “This isn’t just history—it’s preparedness,” said a government source, who suggested that once completed in a matter of weeks, the books would be shipped free of charge to all Canadian postal addresses, and available for online download. Analysts see the move as a direct response to U.S. aggression in the ongoing trade war, and a signal to the world that the fe...