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Ken Hansen is a former naval commander, former chair of the Maritime Studies Program at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, and an independent defence analyst. He speaks with guest host Alex Guye.

Ken Hansen is a former naval commander, and a former chair of the Maritime Studies Program at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto. He speaks with Mainstreet host Jeff Douglas.

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Adam Chapnick about the lessons from his recent book, coauthored with Asa McKercher, Canada First, Not Canada Alone: A History of Canadian Foreign Policy. You can find his book here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/canada-first-not-canada-alone-9780197653715?cc=ca&lang=en& // CGAI is grateful for all donations from our supporters. Please use this Stripe link to donate: buy.stripe.com/28o29deEmeCH1ck8ww // Participants' bios - Adam Chapnick is Professor of Defence Studies at the Canadian Forces College and the Royal Military College of Canada. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // // Reading Recommendations: - "Canada's Prime Ministers and the Shaping of a National Identity", by Raymond B. Blake: https://www.ubcpress.ca/canadas-prime-ministers-and-the-shaping-of-a-national-identity - "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis", by J.D. Vance: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/hillbilly-elegy-j-d-vance?variant=40999190167586 // Recording Date: December 17, 2024.

Ken Hansen is a former naval commander, a former chair of the Maritime Studies Program at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, and a former adjunct professor of political science at Dal. He speaks with host Jeff Douglas.

It has long been said that the United States has benefited from its geography, when it comes to national security. This is attributed to vast oceans to the east and west, along with friendly neighbors to the north and south. The same can be said for Canada, with Santa being a pretty friendly neighbor to the north, one would assume. Do to this shared advantage, which might be less true today, Canada and the United States have long worked together to secure "Fortress North America". From the defensive structures of NORAD and NATO, to the continued force projection taking on some of the biggest challenges of the day, these two countries have collaborated in a number of military spaces.While it would take too long to dive into all the shared challenges that these countries face on the global stage, we did take a special opportunity to speak with the Canadian Defense Attaché to the United States about several of the biggest issues of the day. Major General  Michel-Henri St-Louis of the Canadian Armed Forces graciously gave his time to talk about NATO, NORAD, Ukraine, and the current state of Canada's military and integration with American forces. With a thirty-plus year military career, the Major General has held many high level commands across multiple theatres, as he has helped to ensure Canada upholds its international security obligations. This episode tackles important questions, from what challenges do the armed forces face in terms of readiness, what support has the Canadian government provided to Ukraine, and how our adversaries actively work to undermine important foreign policy conversations here in the US and Canada. This fascinating and unique conversation provides access to top level military thinking, accessible for all.Major-General Michel-Henri St-Louis is an infantry officer from le Royal 22e Régiment, currently serving as the Defence Attaché to the United States. Born in Managua, Nicaragua, he and his family moved to the south shore of Montreal in 1978 during the time of the Sandinista Revolution. Before assuming his current responsibilities at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC, MGen St-Louis was the Acting Commander of the Canadian Army. This followed his appointment as the Canadian Army's Training Authority. Preceding this, he served as the Commander of Joint Task Force - IMPACT in the Middle East for more than a year (mid 2019 – mid 2020). Other previous commands and appointments include Deputy Commanding General for Operations of America's First Corps (I Corps - US Army) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (2017-2019), command of 5e Groupe-Brigade Mécanisé du Canada (2015-2017), as well as commander of the last Canadian Battle-Group in charge of combat operations in Panjwai, Kandahar (2010-2011).Through his service he and his family have lived in Saint-Jean, Québec City, Oromocto, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Washington, D.C., Washington State and Kingston (Ontario). He has deployed on 6 different missions, to such places as Srebrenica (Bosnia), Rastevic (Croatia), Zgon (Bosnia), Kabul, Kandahar (Afghanistan) and the OP IMPACT Middle East area or operations (Kuwait-Iraq-Jordan-Lebanon).He has attended the US PINNACLE and CAPSTONE Leadership Programs, followed seminars at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NDU) and the US Army War College. He is a graduate of the National War College (Washington, D.C., U.S.A.), the Canadian Forces College, le Collège Militaire Royal de Saint-Jean, the Royal Military College in Kingston, and the Canadian Army Command and Staff College. His three Masters degrees have focused on the study of war, defence and strategy. He served as chief of staff at the operational level in the 1st Canadian Air Division. In addition, he served three times at the strategic level with the Director General of Strategic Planning, within the Canadian Army Staff and with the Strategic Joint Staff.

Canadians have long thought of themselves as peacekeepers. But can we still make that claim today? Amid all of the the outrage towards our government over its relationship with Israel, are any protesters calling on Trudeau to send peacekeeping troops over there to intervene? When the guns finally fall silent there will likely be a call for some sort of peacekeeping force. But will Canada still be ready, or even willing, to resume our traditional role?There's really just one statistic worth sharing here to illustrate that Canadians have lost nearly all capacity for peacekeeping. In the mid 1990s, there were over 3000 Canadian troops deployed as UN peacekeepers around the world. Today there are 60. That means we're now at 2% of our former capability. What the hell happened? We go looking for an answer for you today from Walter Dorn, professor of defense studies at the Royal Military College of Canada and the Canadian Forces College. Professor Dorn is an expert in arms control, international criminal law, just war theory, peace operations and the United Nations.To learn more:Professional website — Walter DornHost: Jesse Brown Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), André Proulx (Production Coordinator), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Additional music by Audio NetworkSponsors: Squarespace, AG1, Oxio, Better HelpIf you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Rose Patten, one of Canada's pre-eminent business and strategic thinkers. We talk about her life, stellar career, role as Chancellor of the University of Toronto, and her book, Intentional Leadership, filled with insights on strategy and leadership that you need to hear again, or for the first time, in my interview from spring 2023.In this episode, Meet Rose Patten, O.C., one of Canada's pre-eminent business and strategic thinkers, special advisor to the CEO at BMO, inductee to the Hall of Fame of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women, honorary colonel of the Canadian Forces College, and 34th Chancellor of the University of Toronto.  Rose is the author of Intentional Leadership: The Big 8 Capabilities Setting Leaders Apart. We chatted in person at her UofT offices to explore the principles and concepts of leadership well articulated in her popular new book.About RoseRose Patten is Special Advisor to the CEO and Senior Executives at BMO Financial Group. In this role she partners with and advises Group Heads on select strategies with a particular emphasis on strategy execution, leadership development and succession for top leaders.Rose's career has spanned the four financial sectors - banking, trust, insurance and investment banking - with responsibilities for Canada, U.S. Europe and Asia. Previous key roles at BMO include Head of Strategy (Senior Executive President), Global Head of Human Resources (Senior Executive President), Senior Vice President of Corporate Services and the first woman member and long-time Member of the Bank's Executive Committee. Earlier roles include Executive Vice President of BMO Nesbitt Burns, Senior Vice President of Manulife and General Manager of Lloyds Bank Canada.Rose Patten was named the Chancellor of the University of Toronto in May of 2018. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Rotman School of Management, teaching Senior Leadership, Talent and Succession, and Governance. She is member of Massey College, Honorary Patron of Kings College Circle Heritage Society and a member of the Boundless Campaign Cabinet. She was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree for Corporate Leadership and a University Program has been named in her honour - The Rose Patten Leadership Program.Directorships:Chair of the Board of Directors of Hospital for Sick Children (2014-2017)Chair of Governance and H.R. Committee, BMO ChinaCo (Asia) (2009-2017)Chair of Governing Council, University of Toronto (2004-2007)Chair of Task Force on Governance (2007-2010)Director of Board and H.R. Committee of MetrolinxDirector of Videotron, National Ballet of Canada, and Heart and Stoke FoundationAppointed Officer of the Order of Canada (2017)Honorary Doctor of Laws for Corporate Leadership - University of Toronto (2009)Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal (2012)Woman of Distinction - YWCA for Corporate Leadership (2008)Lifetime Achievement (first time granted) by Canadian H.R. Industry (2014)University of Toronto Arbor Award for Outstanding Service and the Tony Graham Award for Outstanding AchievementConsistently recognized as one of Canada's most powerful women and one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking by U.S Banker Magazine  About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery. Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Retail Experts list for 2024 for the third year in a row.Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail. He produces and co-hosts Remarkable Retail with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America.

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Scott Stevenson speaks to Karl McQuillam, Neil O'Rourke, and Jason Robbins about the necessary infrastructure projects to advance NORAD Modernization. this episode is a recording from our latest NORAD Modernization Conference, which took place on October 18, 2023 in Ottawa. This event was made possible thanks to the support of CGAI's Strategic Sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics Canada, Irving Shipbuilding and Hanwha Defence; our Gold Sponsor Raytheon Technologies; our Silver Sponsors AECOM, Amazon Web Services, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. Guest bios Karl McQuillam is Vice President of Operations at Defence Construction Canada. Neil O'Rourke is Director General, Integrated Technical Services with the Canadian Coast Guard Jason Robbins is Principal Architect for Defence and Federal Projects at AECOM. Host bio Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry Scott Stevenson is a senior mentor with the National Security Program at the Canadian Forces College. Recording Date: 18 Oct 2023 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

ZOOMER SQUAD: FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER TURNS 99! 12:00-12:30 Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, and Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP. We kick the discussion off by reflecting  on the life and times of former U.S. President and iconic Zoomer Jimmy Carter who turned 99 years old this week as he lives in hospice care. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement marking National Seniors Day yesterday and called them "pillars of our community". Finally, we discuss finances and how many Seniors are going back into the workforce amid the pressures of inflation and other economic factors. OTTAWA PLANS TO REDUCE MILITARY SPENDING BY $1 BILLION 12:30-12:50 PM Jane Brown is joined by Dr. Adam Chapnick, A professor of defence studies at the Royal Military College of Canada and deputy director of education at the Canadian Forces College and Dr. Christopher Ankersen is a Clinical Professor of Global Affairs at New York University, a former Canadian Forces officer and expert on Canadian defence policy. Ottawa has asked the Department of National Defence to cut nearly $1 billion from the military's budget. Our guests weigh in the actual implications of such a decision and how it will likely impact our relationship with NATO especially amid Russia's war against Ukraine. ONTARIO PHARMACISTS GET MORE POWERS TO TREAT AILMENTS 12:50-1 PM Jane Brown is now joined by Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association. The province has given Ontario pharmacists the ability to provide treatments and medications for another 6 types of ailments including acne, canker sores, and yeast infections. Justin details the importance of this move and also provides a PSA on boosters that are available to Seniors as we continues to face COVID-19 spread in the community.

In this week's episode of "And Another Thing," Tony dives deep into the complex world of international diplomacy and defense studies with special guest Adam Chapnick. Adam, an esteemed professor at the Canadian Forces College and the author of "Canada on the United Nations Security Council: A Small Power on a Large Stage," joins Tony for a thought-provoking conversation.Tune in as Tony and Adam dissect the Canada-India diplomatic crisis and explore its multifaceted aspects. They delve into how this crisis resonates within diaspora politics and its impact on Canada's standing among its global allies. The duo also addresses the pressing question of whether Canada is effectively meeting its NATO commitments.If you're intrigued by the intricacies of international relations and want to gain valuable insights into the evolving role of Canada on the world stage, this episode is a must-listen. Join Tony and Adam as they navigate the twists and turns of diplomacy, geopolitics, and global alliances in this engaging and informative discussion.

A graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada in Engineering, Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan was commissioned into the Canadian Military Engineers in 1990. Since then, she commanded two Combat Engineer Regiments, Royal Military College Saint-Jean and the 2nd Canadian Division, where she led more than 10,000 soldiers and spearheaded crisis operations during the flood relief efforts in the spring of 2019 in Quebec. More recently, she led NATO Mission Iraq from November 2019 to November 2020. LGen Carignan participated in three previous expeditionary operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Golan Heights, and Afghanistan. Along the way, LGen Carignan earned a Master's degree in Business Administration from Université Laval and a second Master's degree from the United States Army Command and General Staff College and the School of Advanced Military Studies. She is also a graduate of the National Security Studies Programme from Canadian Forces College in Toronto. LGen Carignan has been invested as Commander of the Order of Military Merit and is the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal. She received the prestigious Gloire de l'Escolle medal which recognizes graduates from Université Lavalwho have distinguished themselves professionally and in service to their communities. She was recently awarded an honorary doctorate in Business Administration from Université Laval. LGen Carignan was promoted to her current rank in April of 2021 and appointed as Chief of Professional Conduct and Culture, a newly created position in the CAF.  Married, Jennie is the mother of four children, two of whom proudly serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/organizational-structure/chief-professional-conduct-culture/biography.html ------------------- Merchandise: ⁠https://shoot-like-a-girl-podcast.square.site⁠ Instagram: ⁠@shootlikeagirlpodcast⁠ Contact: shootlikeagirlpodcast@gmail.com

The credit for successful military campaigns often goes to the senior commander, when in fact, the brilliance of the operation and the planning happened at much lower levels of the organisation. This is the case with Subotai (1175 – 1248), Genghis Khan's leading general. Veteran and military historian Dr Angelo Caravaggio joins Paul and Beatrice to discuss Subotai, the brains behind Genghis Khan's vision of conquest, and the one who should be in receipt of many of the strategic credits given to Khan. Many of the concepts that we talk about today at military colleges about strategy and tactics – speed, manoeuvre, surprise, the deep battle, the battle of annihilation, even the concept of Mission Command – were all practiced by the Mongols under Subotai. Without Subotai, the Mongols would not have defeated Korea, China, Poland, Persia, Russia or Hungary. This does not, however, make him a hero to worship; he had the majority of the population of Afghanistan killed, the entire population of towns that would not yield were massacred, in one case right down to the cats and dogs. Dr Angelo developed a keen interest in Subotai and holds his degrees from the Royal Military College of Canada and the Wilfrid Laurier University. He has been teaching at the Canadian Forces College for 13 years, specialising in leadership, defence and security.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Tokyo-based company ispace aimed at being the first private company to land on the Moon. Only governments have landed on our planet's closest neighbour, so far, but how long until it becomes an easy target for private concerns and public concerns? What happens when everyone wants in on the action? Space fanatic Paul Delaney joins Scott as he so often does to get a view of the stars. Are you getting bothered by the integration of sports betting into the game coverage? Not just the endless commercials but the odds being part of the actual commentary tied into the game? Scott and Kurt are, so Scott gets another opinion from Marvin Ryder of the DeGroote School of Business. Hamilton's public school board will no longer be naming schools after notable figures and Scott is not happy. He shares his displeasure with both an HWDSB member and former Hamilton Mayor and school principal Larry DiIanni. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Paul Delaney. Professor of Astronomy, York University. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Maria Felix Miller, Vice Chair of the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board, Trustee for Ward 3. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question' Podcast, Author of the book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Former principal of Oakville Trafalgar High School, and Lobbyist, City of Hamilton. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Dr Paul T. Mitchell, Department of Defence Studies, Canadian Forces College. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast co-producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard, Jennifer McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

We're now into one week of strike action by over 100,000 federal workers across the country. We discuss the impact the strike is having on the average Canadian with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Late last week it was revealed that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau informed NATO that Canada will never meet the ‘goal' of 2% GDP in defense spending. We speak with Paul Mitchell, Professor of Defense Studies at “Canadian Forces College” who believes the problem with our stance on defense spending, as a nation, isn't ‘cash', but ‘culture'. A possible WestJet strike is looming just ahead of a busy travel season and the Union representing Flight Attendants have arranged ‘rallies' at 4 major Canadian airports to protest unpaid work. We discuss the current state of air travel and your rights as an airline passenger with the Travel Lady, Lesley Keyter

Welcome to The Voice of Retail podcast. My name is Michael LeBlanc, and I am your host, I believe in the power of storytelling to bring the retail industry to life. I'll bring insights, perspectives and experiences from some of the retail industry's most innovative and influential voices each week. This podcast is produced in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.In this episode Meet Rose Patten, O.C., one of Canada's pre-eminent business and strategic thinkers, special advisor to the CEO at BMO, an inductee to the Hall of Fame of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women, an honorary colonel of the Canadian Forces College and the 34th Chancellor of the University of Toronto.  Rose is now the author of Intentional Leadership: The Big 8 Capabilities Setting Leaders Apart. We chatted in person at her UofT offices to explore the principles and concepts of leadership well articulated in her popular new book.About RoseRose Patten is Special Advisor to the CEO and Senior Executives at BMO Financial Group. In this role she partners with and advises Group Heads on select strategies with a particular emphasis on strategy execution, leadership development and succession for top leaders.Rose's career has spanned the four financial sectors - banking, trust, insurance and investment banking - with responsibilities for Canada, U.S. Europe and Asia.  Previous key roles at BMO include Head of Strategy (Senior Executive President), Global Head of Human Resources (Senior Executive President), Senior Vice President of Corporate Services and the first woman member and long-time Member of the Bank's Executive Committee. Earlier roles include Executive Vice President of BMO Nesbitt Burns, Senior Vice President of Manulife and General Manager of Lloyds Bank Canada.Rose Patten was named the Chancellor of the University of Toronto in May of 2018. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Rotman School of Management, teaching Senior Leadership, Talent and Succession, and Governance.  She is member of Massey College, Honorary Patron of Kings College Circle Heritage Society and a member of the Boundless Campaign Cabinet. She was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree for Corporate Leadership and a University Program has been named in her honour - The Rose Patten Leadership Program.Directorships:Chair of the Board of Directors of Hospital for Sick Children (2014-2017)Chair of Governance and H.R. Committee, BMO ChinaCo (Asia) (2009-2017)Chair of Governing Council, University of Toronto (2004-2007)Chair of Task Force on Governance (2007-2010)Director of Board and H.R. Committee of MetrolinxDirector of Videotron, National Ballet of Canada, and Heart and Stoke FoundationAppointed Officer of the Order of Canada (2017)Honorary Doctor of Laws for Corporate Leadership - University of Toronto (2009)Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal (2012)Woman of Distinction - YWCA for Corporate Leadership (2008)Lifetime Achievement (first time granted) by Canadian H.R. Industry (2014)University of Toronto Arbor Award for Outstanding Service and the Tony Graham Award for Outstanding AchievementConsistently recognized as one of Canada's most powerful women and one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking by U.S Banker MagazineAbout Michael Michael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.   Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row. Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail. He produces and co-hosts Remarkable Retail with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America.

Send us a Text Message.Why do we feel more and more disconnected from our teams and the organizations' main goals?What is an enlightened leader?How can leaders better manage their journey?This week on the podcast, William interviews Julian Chapman. Julian has over three decades of experience engaging teams and organizations, from small groups to thousands of employees, building their leadership capability. His leadership knowledge is augmented by his 30+ year "second" career as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces from which he retired in 2014 at the rank of Brigadier-General. He joined Forrest & Company in 2002 taking over as President of the company in 2015.Known as a pioneer of thinking in the workplace, Julian helps teams solve problems through effective thinking. His thoughts on leadership, organizational development, and accountability have been published in HR Reporter Magazine, CPA Bottom Line Newspaper, and HR Professional magazine.Julian holds a BA from the University of Toronto. He is a graduate of the Canadian Army Command and Staff College, the Canadian Forces College, and an alumnus of the U.S. Army War College. He lives in Toronto and is married to Wendy, with whom he has four children.Check out www.ManagerialLeadershipJourney.com, where you can download a free chapter of Julian's book, The Managerial Leadership Journey: An Unconventional Business Pursuit. The last business book you'll ever read. Support the Show.Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success. Special Offer:Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference. Connect with Dr. William Attaway: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube

Julian Chapman is the author of “The Managerial Leadership Journey.” He has over three decades of experience engaging teams and organizations, from small groups to thousands of employees, building their leadership capability. His leadership knowledge is augmented by his 30+ year "second" career as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces from which he retired in 2014 at the rank of Brigadier-General. He joined Forrest & Company in 2002, taking over as President of the company in 2015. Known as a pioneer of thinking in the workplace, Julian is a master trainer in Effective IntelligenceTM, which he brings to organizations through keynote addresses or assisting individuals and teams in solving problems through effective thinking. His thoughts on leadership, organizational development, and accountability have been published in HR Reporter Magazine, CPA Bottom Line Newspaper, and HR Professional magazine. In his spare time, Julian is a member of the Board of Directors of the Wounded Warriors Project, a charitable foundation that provides support for veterans, focusing on those suffering from PTSD. He co-founded a charitable foundation for the Canadian Rangers of Northern Ontario that primarily supports at-risk aboriginal youth. Julian holds a BA from the University of Toronto. He is a graduate of the Canadian Army Command and Staff College and the Canadian Forces College, and an alumnus of the U.S. Army War College. To learn more about or to connect with Julian visit: http://www.forrestandco.com/ (http://www.forrestandco.com/) https://www.managerialleadershipjourney.com/ (https://www.managerialleadershipjourney.com/)

Want to know why Women, Peace and Security matters to strategic leaders? Don't miss this episode with our new Women, Peace and Security Podcast hosts; Professors Brenda Oppermann and Vanessa Brown where they explore this and other important questions and offer us their informed and honest answers. Note: These episodes are recorded remotely (U.S & Canada). Prof Brenda Oppermann - A “pracademic,” has extensive experience as a practitioner and academic working on conflict, peace, security, and gender equality. As a senior advisor and subject matter expert, she has 30+ years of experience -- including more than seven (7) years in conflict-affected countries -- working with DOD, the U.S. Army, USAID, the United Nations, U.S. Institute of Peace, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and various NGOs. Specializing in women, peace, and security, stability operations, organizational change, leadership, and traditional justice, she has extensive experience working in Africa, Central Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. She also has significant experience with interagency processes, civil-military relations, and bi-lateral and international collaboration. Prof Vanessa brown holds a PhD in sociology from Carleton university. Her thesis investigates the integration of gender and cultural perspectives in professional military education and its relationship to organizational culture change. Doctor Brown joined the Canadian Forces College as a lecturer in 2015, teaching institutional Policy Studies for the joint command and staff program. She was recently appointed assistant professor in the Department of Defense studies at Canadian Forces College. Doctor Brown has assumed a variety of department of National Defense research and advisory roles in recent years including as an assistant professor with the Dallaire Center of Excellence for Peace and Security as well as gender adviser to the commander of the Canadian defense Academy. Lastly, she was the chief instructor for our first Gender Integration and Perspectives Elective Course at the IADC in 2022 https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/hawks-doves-and-canaries-women-and-conflict Hawks, Doves and Canaries: Women and Conflict by Brenda Oppermann https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/07/18/fact-sheet-us-government-women-peace-and-securityreport-to-congress/ White House Fact Sheet on WPS – Jul 2022 https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/operations/military-operations/conduct/cds-directive-unscr-1325.html CDS Directive for Integrating UNSCR 1325 and Related Resolutions into CAF Planning and Operations - 2016 https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_developpement/gender_equality-egalite_des_genres/cnap_wps-pnac_fps.aspx?lang=eng Canada's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security Producer/Audio Editor: Frieda Garcia Castellanos

In this episode, I speak with Julian Chapman on the topic of his new book "The Managerial Leadership Journey", we also covered his military experience, the promotion of the book and what success means to him.★ Julian's Bio: ★ Julian Chapman has over three decades of experience engaging teams and organizations, from small groups to thousands of employees, building their leadership capability. His leadership knowledge is augmented by his 30+ year "second" career as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces from which he retired in 2014 at the rank of Brigadier-General. He joined Forrest & Company in 2002 taking over as President of the company in 2015. Known as a pioneer of thinking in the workplace, Julian helps teams solve problems through effective thinking. His thoughts on leadership, organizational development, and accountability have been published in HR Reporter Magazine, CPA Bottom Line Newspaper, and HR Professional magazine. Julian holds a BA from the University of Toronto. He is a graduate of the Canadian Army Command and Staff College, the Canadian Forces College, and an alumnus of the U.S. Army War College. He lives in Toronto and is married to Wendy, with whom he has four children.Connect with Julian:https://www.managerialleadershipjourney.com/

Mr. Eric Fournier is the Director General Innovation for the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program (https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/reports-publications/ideas-2019-2020-annual-report/introduction.html), which over the past year, has been able to invest more than $100M in organizations across Canada (now over 270 and counting) that are using their innovative thinking and solutions in support of the women and men that are part of Canada's Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). IDEaS aims to be Canada's science, technology, and innovation leader, trusted advisor, collaborative partner, and knowledge integrator for defence and security. Mr. Fournier began his career with Defence Research & Development Canada (DRDC) as a Defence Scientist in the Flight Mechanics Group of the Precision Weapons Section at the Valcartier laboratory in August 1992. He spent most of his scientific career in that establishment, where he held a number of positions in the Weapons field of study. He also spent one year at the United Kingdom DERA Fort Halstead laboratory as an exchange scientist in the late ninety's. In May 2006, Mr. Fournier was appointed Director, Science & Technology Air, in Ottawa, where he managed the Air Force S&T Program portfolio. As part of his duties, he also served as National Representative on the Aerospace Systems group (AER) in The Technical Cooperation Program. From September 2008 to July 2009, he moved to the Canadian Forces College in Toronto where he completed the National Security Program 1 (NSP-1). Upon his return to Ottawa, Mr. Fournier was appointed Director of Defence Research and Development Canada's Centre for Operational Research and Analysis (CORA), and was responsible for the delivery of a Science and Technology program in the areas of operational research, strategic analysis, and scientific and technical intelligence. In 2014, Mr. Fournier took up the position of Defence R&D Counsellor at CDLS (London) where he was responsible for liaison in defence Science and Technology between Canada and the United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Upon returning to Canada in July 2017, he was appointed DG for Strategic Decision Support, and also selected to develop and lead the implementation of the IDEaS initiative.

Our guest is Major-General Michel-Henri St-Louis, who at the time of our chat on 10 June 2022 was acting Commander of the Canadian Army and Chief of the Army Staff, a position which he has held since 19 April 2021.In this interview, the General speaks about his career in the Canadian Army, its organizational structure, and how the Army has changed over the 30+ years of his career. We discuss how training has evolved, and how the Canadian Army is postured in light of current world events. We also discuss capability gaps that the Canadian Army is looking to address; and his thoughts on the future of land warfare.Throughout our discussion, the General is thoughtful and he shares candidly about his approach to leadership and how that has evolved as he leads the Canadian Army.A bit about the General's history:Major-General St-Louis is an infantry officer from the Royal 22e Régiment.He has deployed on 6 different missions, to such places as Srebrenica (Bosnia), Rastevic (Croatia), Zgon (Bosnia), Kabul and Kandahar (Afghanistan) and the Middle East.Prior to leading the Canadian Army, the General was Commander of the Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre (CADTC); and prior to that he commanded Joint Task Force IMPACT -- a deployed joint force that provides, from Kuwait, the national command and control node to the Canadian Armed Forces capacity building efforts in Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan.Before assuming command of JTF-IMPACT, MGen St-Louis was the Deputy Commanding General for Operations of America's First Corps (US Army) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, in Washington State.He has attended the US CAPSTONE Leadership Program, followed seminars at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NDU) and the US Army War College. He graduated from the National War College (Washington, D.C.), the Canadian Forces College, the Collège Militaire Royal de Saint-Jean, the Royal Military College in Kingston, and the Canadian Army Command and Staff College.His three master degrees have focused on war, defence and strategy. He served at the operational level in the 1st Canadian Air Division. Served three times at the strategic level with the Director General of Strategic Planning, for the Canadian Armed Forces, within the Canadian Army Staff and with the Strategic Joint Staff.We want to thank Major-General St-Louis for his time, his professionalism and his candor.Go Bold!

Jerry McLean is Babcock Canada's Chief Executive Officer. He took up his role  on 22 November 2021. Jerry is responsible for pursuing defence and value-add service opportunities, as well as leading Babcock Canada's existing Marine and Aviation business. He has extensive experience in the Canadian defence sector, most recently as Managing Director for Thales Canada, Defence and Security. Jerry is a retired Royal Canadian Navy Combat Systems Engineer with 28 years of experience, specializing in complex project management, in-service support, and international cooperation programs. He is a graduate of the Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean in 1985 and the Canadian Forces College in 1997.Connect with Jerry on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclean-jerry-302728148/#GaleForceWins New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts.You can also visit https://galeforcewins.com/To message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/

On today's show, an Edmonton study looks at the correlation between air pollution and substance use. We chat with Dr. Brian Rowe, a professor in the department of emergency medicine at the University of Alberta. Plus with the federal budget being tabled, we take a closer look at what that means for inflation and defence spending in our country with Kevin Page, the founding president and CEO of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the University of Ottawa and Dr. Craig Stone, an emeritus associate professor of Defence Studies at the Canadian Forces College. And we chat with Mark Cancian, a retired colonel with the U.S. Marine Corps and a senior adviser with the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., on the war in Ukraine being referred to as the smartphone war.

Dr. Craig Stone, Emeritus Associate Professor of Defence Studies, Department of Defence Studies, at the Canadian Forces College

Walter Dorn, Professor of Defence Studies, Royal Military College, Chair, Department of Security and International Affairs, Canadian Forces College talks about where are we now in the conflict in the Ukraine and President Zelenskyy speaks tomorrow in house of Commons.    

Dr Robert Engen, Assistant professor at the Canadian Forces College and the official historian for Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, talks about the endurance and motivation of Canadian soldiers serving in northwest Europe during in the Second World War. Robert talks about the role of small group cohesion, junior regimental leadership and patriotism/ideology in motivating the Canadian infantryman to fight in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany in 1944-45. His conversation with Tom Thorpe is based on his recently published book. ‘Strangers in Arms' (Montreal and Kingston: McGill-Queen's University Press,…

Steve Nash is a retired Lieutenant-Colonel and Infantry-Airborne-Ranger with almost 25 years of military experience serving Canada at home and abroad. Having served most of his military career in operational units, he has also served as an instructor/mentor for officers at the Canadian Land Forces Command and Staff College in Kingston. In addition to commanding at the platoon level (40 people) and company level (150 people) for over 10 years; he also served as a staff officer for both operations (600 people) and personnel administration (4500 people). With experience in airborne, airmobile, and specialist/light infantry units in the jungle, mountain, desert, arctic, urban, and CBRNE environments, he is a Distinguished Honor Graduate of US Army Ranger School. Steve was also selected to serve in Canada's Special Operations community where he completed his military service as Operations Officer, Deputy Commanding Officer, and then Commanding Officer within Canada's two strategic ‘special mission' units. As a student of leadership and human dynamic, Steve has worked with a wide variety of organizations (RCMP, Tier 1 SOF, FBI Academy Association, Ontario Tactical Advisory Body, Iron Stride Triathlon Training, Corrections Ontario, Probation Officers Association of Ontario, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, Ontario Police Association, Canadian Forces College, 2 CF Flight Training School, St Lawrence College, Queen's University, Halton Regional Police, Kingston Police, and Regina Police SWAT Roundup) through presentations and workshops to assist in considering best practices, building best teams with best leaders and achieving best results. Of note, Steve has worked with OTAB since 2005 in creating and conducting the challenging and successful Tactical Team Leaders' Course. He has a BA from RRMC/RMC (89) and an MDS (03) from RMC as well as a Bachelor's (10) and Master's (12) Degree in Education with a Leadership specialty. Steve has studied martial arts for over 33 years and was graded to an 8th-degree black belt in January 2014 by Takemasa Okuyama. Further, he is an unarmed combat, use of force, and defensive tactics instructor. Website: https://traditionalexcellence.com/ Learn more from the ILET Network: https://ilet.network   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In December of this year, ten years will have passed since the death of the Czech writer, dissident, and statesman Václav Havel. This roundtable discusses Havelian concepts including “truth” (pravda), “power” (moc), “civil society” (občanská společnost), “appeal” (apel/výzva), “indifference” (lhostejnost), “focus/center” (ohnisko), “theater” (divadlo), “prison” (vězení), and “responsibility” (odpovědnost). Roundtable participants are noted scholars of Havel from North America and Europe: Aspen Brinton, Virginia Commonwealth University; David S. Danaher, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Barbara Day, independent scholar based in Prague; Barbara J. Falk, Canadian Forces College; Delia Popescu, Le Moyne College; Jiří Přibáň, Cardiff University; Kieran Williams, Drake University.

Paul T. Mitchell, Professor of Defence Studies, Canadian Forces College

Does the absence of foreign affairs discussion during the federal election campaign indicate a shift of the priorities of government, and of Canadians? We ask University of Waterloo's Bessma Momani; Adam Chapnik of the Canadian Forces College; Lauren Dobson-Hughes, a gender and development consultant; and Garry Keller of Strategy Corp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 55th episode of Battle Rhythm, Stef and Steve talk about Afghanistan hot-takes and consultations with CAF/DND on sexual misconduct reporting. Today's feature interview guest is with one of Canada's 100 most-powerful women, Lt.-Gen. Christine Whitecross [27:10]. This week's RnR segment [52:10], where we will provide some levity in these trying times with entertainment reviews and suggestions; Steve's RnR picks for the week are: Restrepo: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1559549/ Shadows in the Cloud: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9691136/ White Lotus: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9691136/ Guest Biography: Lieutenant-General (Retired) Chris Whitecross enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1982, joining the Canadian Military Engineers. Successive postings have taken her from Germany to almost every province in Canada, notably to undertake a range of staff duties such as those of A4 Airfield Engineering Operations at 1 Canadian Air Division, Winnipeg; Executive Assistant to the Chief of the Air Staff at National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa; Director of Infrastructure and Environment Corporate Services for the Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure and Environment); Joint Engineer, Canada Command; and Chief of Staff for Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure and Environment). Lieutenant-General Whitecross has also performed the duties of G1/G4 for the Force Engineers of the United Nations Protection Force (Yugoslavia) while deployed to the Former Republic of Yugoslavia; Wing Construction Engineering Officer, Greenwood; Commanding Officer, 1 Construction Engineering Unit, Moncton; Commander, Joint Task Force (North), Yellowknife; Deputy Commander, Canadian Operational Support Command, Ottawa; Deputy DCOS Communications, ISAF HQ, Kabul, Afghanistan; and Canadian Armed Forces Chief Military Engineer at National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa. Lieutenant-General Whitecross has a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering from Queen's University and a Masters in Defence Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada. She is also a graduate of the Advanced Military Studies Course and the Command and Staff Course, both conducted at the Canadian Forces College. Awarded the Order of Military Merit at the level of Commander (CMM), she was also presented with the United States Defense Meritorious Service Medal (United States) for her service at ISAF HQ, and the Canadian Meritorious Service Medal for her service as the International Military Sports Council (CISM) Secretary General. Lieutenant-General Whitecross was named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women of 2011 and then again in 2016, and she is the 2018 recipient of the CDAI Vimy Award. Also in 2018, the Canadian Prime Minister appointed her as a member of the G7 Gender Council during Canada's G7 Presidency. In February 2015, Lieutenant-General Whitecross was appointed Commander of the Canadian Forces Strategic Response Team on Sexual Misconduct, and assumed the duties as Commander, Military Personnel Command in June 2015 upon promotion to Lieutenant- General. In November 2016, Lieutenant-General Whitecross was appointed Commandant of the NATO Defense College in Rome, Italy. She retired in December 2020. In retirement, Lieutenant-General Whitecross is committed to help develop and mentor future Canadian and Military leaders. She was appointed the first Senior Mentor for the Athena Network of the Royal Military College of Canada, and is active in offering personal mentoring to a number of junior and senior leaders.

Dr. Chris Kilford is a Fellow with the Queen's Centre for International and Defence Policy, and teaches courses at the Canadian Forces College focused on geopolitical issues. He served as Defense Attaché to Turkey from July 2011 until July 2014 with cross accreditation to Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan. Kilford reflects on failed coup attempt and its aftermath with the host of Anatolian Dispatch Edward Stafford, retired U.S. diplomat.

In this new episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Royal Canadian Navy Commander Peter Sproule about anti-submarine warfare. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. A strategic partner of the federal government's National Shipbuilding Strategy, providing skilled, well-paying jobs that support Canada's economic recovery. Participant's Bio: Commander Peter Sproule completed his command tour in HMCS St. John's in 2020 and most recently served as a member of the Directing Staff at the Canadian Forces College. Host Bio: Dave Perry (host): Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (www.cgai.ca/david_perry) Read Cdr Sproule's award-winning article here: https://www.navalreview.ca/wp-content/uploads/public/vol16num3/cnr_vol16_3_article_sproule.pdf R&R: Leyte: June 1944-January 1945 by Samuel Eliot Morison – https://www.amazon.ca/Leyte-1944-January-History-United-Operations/dp/0785813136 Recording Date: 24 June 2021 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Darryl G. Cathcart served in the Canadian Army for nearly 26 years as a member of The Royal Canadian Regiment. He enrolled as a private soldier and retired as a senior officer. Darryl's time in uniform included conducting operations and training on four different continents. His service in the Canadian Armed Forces led to a desire to help military-connected learners to maximize their training and education potential in a supportive environment, especially those permanently leaving the military. Academic Darryl is a graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada, the United States Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare School, the Canadian Forces College, and he holds a Master of Education degree from Queen's University. Currently, Darryl is in his final year of a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership at Western University.

Dr. Chris Kilford is a Fellow with the Queen’s Centre for International and Defence Policy, and teaches courses at the Canadian Forces College focused on geopolitical issues. He served as Defense Attaché to Turkey from July 2011 until July 2014 with cross accreditation to Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan. Kilford discussed top three agenda items of the week with the host of Anatolian Dispatch Edward Stafford, retired U.S. diplomat

Dr. Chris Kilford holds a PhD in history from Queen’s University with a focus on civil-military relations in the developing world, is a Fellow with the Queen’s Centre for International and Defence Policy, and teaches courses at the Canadian Forces College focused on geopolitical issues. He served as Defense Attaché to Turkey from July 2011 until July 2014 with cross accreditation to Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan. Kilford discussed a variety of issues including the Gulenist diaspora in Canada, the 2016 failed coup and others with Edward Stafford.

In this new episode of Defence Deconstructed, Dave Perry talks to Andrea Lane and Dr. Alan Okros about diversity and inclusion in the Canadian Armed Forces and the challenges ahead. Participants Bio: Andrea Lane is an Assistant Professor at the Canadian Forces College. She holds a BA (Hons) in Political Science from Dalhousie University and an MA in International Affairs from Carleton University. She is currently a PhD candidate in Political Science at Dalhousie, with a concentration in international relations and feminist political theory. She is a research fellow at the Centre for Security and Development and a member of the Canadian Defence and Security Network. (https://www.cfc.forces.gc.ca/136/484-eng.html) Dr Alan Okros holds a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Waterloo. He was appointed Associate Professor in the Department of Military Psychology and Leadership at the Royal Military College of Canada in 2004 and appointed as Full Professor to the Department of Defence Studies at CFC in 2008. In 2019, he assumed responsibilities as Deputy Director Research in the Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security within the Canadian Defence Academy. (https://www.cfc.forces.gc.ca/136/294-eng.html) Host Bio: Dave Perry (host): Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (www.cgai.ca/david_perry) What Andrea Lane is reading: - Thomas Piketty, Capital in the Twenty-First Century, https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674979857 - St. Augustine, The Confessions, https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-confessions/9780199537822-item.html?ikwsec=Books&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=879ec2cbbd69e837a2c0c63bd80e9d27 Recording Date: 6 Jan 2020 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Produced by: Catherine Charlwood (@DrCharlwood) and Laura Ludtke (@lady_electric) Music composed and performed by Gareth Jones. Laura and Catherine are joined by a special guest: Dr Robert C. Engen (@RobertEngen), Assistant Professor in the Department of Defence Studies at the Canadian Forces College. Robert discusses his interdisciplinary research on parallels between the military responses to the 1918 pandemic and the current COVID-19 pandemic, public health and global conflict, a project commemorating the Battle of Hill 70, as well as more recent work on the human dimension of AI in warfare. At the end of the episode, you can hear Robert read an extract from The Glass Bead by Herman Hesse. Episode resources (in order of appearance): Introduction: -Katie Russell, ‘“Arts subjects have as much value as STEM”: the new education campaign tackling the myth of 'soft' degrees’, The Telegraph (25 June 2020) -Vanessa Thorpe, ‘University and Arts Council in drive to re-brand “soft” academic subjects’, The Guardian (21 June 2020) Interview: -Pamela K. Gilbert, Cholera and Nation (2008) -Claire Hooker, Chris Degeling and Paul Mason, ‘Dying a Natural Death: Ethics -Robert C. Engen, “CAF health protection during pandemic disease events: 1918 and 2020”, Journal of Veteran, Military, and Family Health (preprint, May 2020) -Commonwealth War Graves Commission -Robert C. Engen, Canadians Under Fire: Infantry Effectiveness in the Second World War (2009) -Robert C. Engen, Strangers in Arms: Combat Motivation in the Canadian Army (2016) -Robert C. Engen, Douglas Delaney, Meghan Fitzpatric (eds.) Military Education and the British Empire, 1815-1949 (2018) -Museum of Healthcare at Kingston - Margaret Angus Fellowship -Hill 70 project -Robert C. Engen, Inhuman Dimensions of Warfare (blog)

On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we are broadcasting a recording of “The Strategic Outlook and Threats to North America” keynote by Commodore Jamie Clarke from our 29 Jan. 2019 Modernizing North American Defence conference. Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and today's episode is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). This conference was made possible by the MINDS program from the Department of National Defence. Subscribe to and rate the CGAI Podcast Network on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Bios: Dave Perry (host): Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Cmdre Jamie Clarke: A third-generation member of Canada's Armed Forces, is the Deputy Director of Strategy, Policy and Plans at NORAD and USNORTHCOM in Colorado Springs. He is a Naval Warfare Officer who has commanded submarines a frigate, and the Canadian Submarine Force. Commodore Clarke completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario (Mathematics) and holds master's degrees from the University of New Brunswick (Engineering) and the Royal Military College (Defence Studies). He is also a graduate of the Joint Command and Staff Program at the Canadian Forces College as well as the Naval Command College at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport Rhode Island. Related Links: - “Modernizing North American Defence” [Conference Program] (https://www.cgai.ca/modernization_of_north_american_defence) - “Aging Norad warning system can't detect Russian bombers in time, Canadian officer warns” [Canadian Press article] (https://globalnews.ca/news/6480258/norad-system-russian-bombers-outdated/) Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's Global Exchange Podcast, we are joined by Adam Chapnick to discuss Canada on the UN Security Council. The Global Exchange is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Bios: Colin Robertson (host): A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Adam Chapnick: Deputy director of education at the Canadian Forces College and a professor of defence studies at the Royal Military College of Canada. Recommended Books: Adam Chapnick: “Bootstraps Need Boots: One Tory's Lonely Fight to End Poverty in Canada” by Hugh Segal (https://www.amazon.ca/Bootstraps-Need-Boots-Lonely-Poverty/dp/0774890452/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bootstraps+need+boots&qid=1580153216&sr=8-1) Related Links: “Canada on the United Nations Security Council” by Adam Chapnick [book] (https://www.ubcpress.ca/canada-on-the-united-nations-security-council) “Does Canada Need a UN Security Council Seat?” [Global Exchange Podcast] (https://www.cgai.ca/does_canada_need_a_un_security_council_seat) Recording Date: January 21, 2019 Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on iTunes! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we discuss the addition of a third shipyard to the National Shipbuilding Strategy with Ian Mack and Craig Stone. Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and today's episode is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Bios: Dave Perry (host) - Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Craig Stone - associate professor at the Canadian Forces College. Ian Mack - director-general in the Department of National Defence responsible for almost a decade (2007-2017) for the conception, shaping and support to the launch and subsequent implementation of the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Newly a CGAI Fellow and Fellow of the International Centre for Complex Project Management. Related Links: - "A Basic Primer on Naval Shipbuilding" [CGAI Primer] (https://www.cgai.ca/a_basic_primer_on_naval_shipbuilding) -"Lessons from the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy" [CGAI Podcast] (https://www.cgai.ca/lessons_from_the_national_shipbuilding_procurement_strategy) Book Recommendations: Craig Stone: "The Political Economy of Defence" by Ron Matthews(https://www.amazon.ca/Political-Economy-Defence-Ron-Matthews/dp/1108424929) Ian Mack: "The 1st Victim" by Tami Hoag (https://www.amazon.ca/1st-Victim-featuring-excerpt-Special-ebook/dp/B00BSY63XU) Recording Date: 3 September 2019. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we discuss funding Canadian defence procurement with Canadian Forces College Professor Craig Stone. Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and today's episode is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Bios: Dave Perry - Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Craig Stone - an associate professor at the Canadian Forces College. Related Links: - "Implementing the Defence Procurement Strategy: Is It Working?" by Craig Stone [CGAI Policy Perspective] (https://www.cgai.ca/implementing_the_defence_procurement_strategy) - "Prioritizing Defence Industry Capabilities: Lessons for Canada from Australia" by Craig Stone [CGAI Policy Paper] (https://www.cgai.ca/prioritizing_defence_industry_capabilities) - "Study on the processes and financial aspects of the Government of Canada's system of defence procurement" featuring David Perry [CGAI Committee Testimony] (https://www.cgai.ca/study_on_the_processes_and_financial_aspects_of_the_government_of_canada_s_system_of_defence_procurement) - " Funding Defence for the Age of Accelerations" by Ross Fetterly [CGAI Policy Perspective] (https://www.cgai.ca/funding_defence_for_the_age_of_accelerations) Book Recommendations: Craig Stone: "Dam Busters: Canadian Airmen and the Secret Raid Against Nazi Germany" by Ted Barris (https://www.amazon.ca/Dam-Busters-Canadian-Against-Germany/dp/1443455431/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dam+Busters&qid=1556308790&s=gateway&sr=8-1) Recording Date: April 9th, 2019 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On episode six of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan reads a very compelling listener email from a UFO witness, who in 1980 at the age of fourteen, watched in awe as a large triangular craft hovered over her vehicle near Man Lake in Alberta, Canada. As she stared upward, she felt as though whatever controlled the craft was also controlling her thoughts, and somehow knew what she was feeling and thinking.  The notion of a psychic aspect to UFO sightings bleeds over into this week's discussion with guest, Susan Demeter-St. Clair. Ryan and Susan discuss several cases that she's researched where not only psychic and telepathic communications may have been involved, but that elements of high strangeness and the paranormal may, in fact, have more to do with the UFO question than we truly give it credit for. And how do these aspects affect the witness or experiencer during and after the event? It was a fascinating discussion of these often overlooked aspects of UFO reports that certainly raise new questions. Guest Bio: Susan Demeter-St. Clair is a professional research assistant, author, editor, and PSI experimenter. Her research interests include individual and institutional responses to anomalies and exceptional human experiences, and how they interact and enact change within groups and large institutions, such as the military. Her life took on the framework of UFO experience after an encounter in 1990, and she considers anomaly studies to be her true life’s work. She has established both ParaResearchers of Ontario, and Paranormal Studies and Inquiry Canada as online educational resources for those wishing to explore the subject of anomalous events. Susan has conducted field research on unusual light phenomena and lectured on this subject at the Ontario Institute for Studies & Education, University of Toronto. She is currently collaborating with Eric Ouellet, Ph.D. of the Canadian Forces College on new approaches to UFO studies through the lenses of scientific Parapsychology. At the time of this publication, Susan is conducting a series of independent experiments based in part on the work of the late mathematician, Dr. A.R.G Owen and psychotherapist Dr. Joel Whitton that will be the focus of a book on UFOs, social PSI, and Magick. More info can be found on her website: www.susanstclair.com - - -  New Intro & Outro Voiceover by Jaime Lamchick. Check out her work at: www.jaimelamchick.com Personal stories or guest and topics discussions can be sent to Sprague@somewhereintheskies.com Twitter: @SomewhereSkies Ryan's book is available in paperback & ebook HERE

  Listen in today as Mark talks about falling in love with journalism, how too often it’s a business and not a calling, what “getting it first” versus “getting it right” is all about and why he’s still hopeful. Biography  Mark Bulgutch retired from CBC News in 2009 after a career that lasted more than 35 years. But he continued to produce every CBC TV News special event until 2012. In 2012 he wrote a weekly column on the web site of CBC’s chief correspondent, Peter Mansbridge (www.cbc.ca/petermansbridge). He graduated from Carleton University in 1974 with an honours degree in journalism. He was immediately hired by CBC News as a reporter in his hometown, Montreal. He became a line-up editor there, before moving to Toronto to work as a writer on The National. He soon became the program’s line-up editor, a position he held for 11 years. He became the senior producer of CBC News Specials, and then the Senior Executive Producer of CBC TV News and CBC NewsWorld (now CBC News Network). He was responsible for all live news programming on both networks. He has produced every federal election night for CBC from 1997 to 2011, and was part of every CBC election night program in every province and territory from 1995 to 2011. He produced the federal election debates for all networks in 2006, 2008, and 2011. He was a writer for CTV at the Olympic Games in London in 2012, and for CBC at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi in 2014. Among the many news specials he produced are: The 1995 Quebec Referendum, the funeral of Pierre Trudeau, the Sept 11 attack on the United States, the 50th and 60th anniversaries of D Day and VE Day, the memorial of four RCMP officers killed in Alberta, the war in Iraq, and the National Remembrance Day ceremony from Ottawa between 1995 and 2012. He has also been the executive producer for the host broadcast feed to the world of several events including World Youth Day and the Pope’s visit to Canada in 2002, and the XVI International AIDS conference in 2006. His work has been recognized with 31 Gemini Award nominations, 14 Gemini Awards, 4 RTNDA Awards, the Canadian Journalism Foundation Award of Excellence, and the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Gold Ribbon Award. In addition he was honoured with the Gabriel Award from the Catholic Academy for Communication Arts Professionals for a documentary on the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. He has also had a long career as a journalism educator. He has been teaching at Ryerson University since 1987. He taught at Concordia University from 1979-1982.  And he taught at Sheridan College in 2009. He often lectures for the Department of National Defence at both the Defence Public Affairs Learning Centre, and the Canadian Forces College. He also serves as an adjudicator for the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council. His book, That’s Why I’m a Journalist (Douglas & McIntyre, 2015), tells the stories of 44 reporters and their most remarkable days on the job. He has also co-authored two other books, Canadian By Conviction (Gage Publishing, 2000) and Defining Canada: History, Identity, and Culture (McGraw – Hill Ryerson, 2002).   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lieutenant-Colonel the Reverend Marc Torchinsky continues to live a life of great adventure and blessing. After a life long involvement in the Jewish Community and Education system in Winnipeg, Padre Marc came to Toronto following his baptism at St. Aidan’s Church to pursue a Master of Divinity degree at Wycliffe College – University of Toronto. While at Wycliffe, Padre Marc served as Chaplain to the 48th Highlanders of Canada, was active in student government, travelled on a mission trip to Kenya, and served in numerous parishes throughout the Diocese of Toronto. Ordained in 1999, Padre Marc served as the Assistant Curate at St. Mary's Richmond Hill. In September of 2001 he was called to the Diocese of Montreal and the Parish of St. Michael and All Angels where he was Rector and Regional Dean of St. Anne, Diocesan Council member, and member of the Congregational Development Committee. From 2000-2002 he was a member of the Primate’s Commission on Evangelism Design Team. In 2004, Padre Marc was called back to the Canadian Forces where he served as a Unit Chaplain at Canadian Forces Base Trenton. During this time he completed a 6-month tour of duty with Task Force Afghanistan. After completing a year of second language training, Padre Marc was posted as chaplain to JTF2 (Joint Task Force Two) near Ottawa, where he deployed numerous times to both domestic and international areas of operations and attended the USAF Special Operations School in Florida. Promoted to Major in the summer of 2009, Padre Marc served as the first chaplain to CEFCOM (Canadian Expeditionary Force Command) and completed his time there as the Deputy Operations Command Chaplain. Following a short posting to Petawawa in 2011 as the 2 CMBG (Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group) Chaplain, Padre Marc returned to Manitoba in 2012 to fulfill familial obligations and a posting to CFB (Canadian Forces Base) Shilo as the Senior Base Chaplain. In 2013, Padre Marc was selected to attend the yearlong Joint Command and Staff Program held at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto. There he completed the program and was an awarded a Master in Defence Studies degree from the Royal Military College of Canada. Promoted to his present rank in 2014, Padre Marc re-joined his family and returned to Winnipeg following an 18 year absence to take on the position as the 1 CAD (Canadian Air Division) Chaplain. When not active in the local community, as a member of COGS (Council of General Synod), or trying to keep in shape, he spends the rest of his time with his family.

Prof. Walter Dorn of the Canadian Forces College says increased Canadian arms sales to dubious countries raise “a red flag.”