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On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Andrew Rasiulis and Chris Shapardanov sit down with Colin Robertson to discuss their first-hand experience of the Canadian Armed Forces engaged in the Op Unifier in Poland and the Op Reassurance in Latvia. This podcast was made possible through the NATO Diplomacy Grant to CGAI. // Participants' bios - Andrew Rasiulis is a CGAI Fellow who served in the Canadian Armed Forces and then in the Department of National Defence. His work focused on Eastern Europe and he continues to both write and provide expert commentary on the situation in Ukraine and the work of NATO. - Chris Shapardoanov is a Senior Associate with David Pratt & Associates. Formerly a member of the NATO International Staff and Canadian diplomat, he served as our Ambassador to Finland and oversaw global security partnerships. Chris is now involved with the Information Integrity Lab at the University of Ottawa which works on foreign information manipulation and interference. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Reading Recommendations: - "The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America" by Timothy Snyder. - "The War that Ended Peace: The Road to 1914" by Margaret MacMillan. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll // Recording Date: March 28, 2025 Release date: March 31, 2025

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan interviews Shannon Joseph about the takeaways for Canadian LNG demand from her trip to Asia and energy priorities in the Canadian Federal election. You can find Shannon's recent article for the National Post here: https://financialpost.com/opinion/opinion-asia-needs-more-energy-lets-sell-it-to-them // For the intro, Kelly and Joe talk about energy in the Canadian Federal election and challenges for rebuilding trusted trade relations with China. // Guest Bio: - Shannon Joseph is Chair of Energy for a Secure Future and a Fellow at CGAI: https://www.cgai.ca/shannon_joseph // Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is an Energy Security Analyst and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Reading recommendations: - "A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations", by Robert Bryce: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/a-question-of-power-electricity-and-the-wealth-of-nations/9781610397490.html - "The Sun Also Rises: The Authorized Edition", by Ernest Hemingway: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-sun-also-rises-the-authorized-edition/9780743297332.html // Interview recording Date: March 21, 2025 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. 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 Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

2025 marks 15 years of Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy. In this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed, CGAI's CEO, Dave Perry, sits down with Arianne Reza and John McCarthy to discuss its progress and barriers it has overcome. // Guest bios: - Arianne Reza is the Deputy Minister for Public Services and Procurement Canada and oversees key government internal services as part of the work Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). Arianne was previously the Associate Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister for Procurement at PSPC, the senior official responsible for federal procurement. - John McCarthy is the CEO of Seaspan and oversees all new build construction for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard. John was previously the Chief Program Officer of Seaspan Shipyards for the past four years and oversaw all new construction programs as part of Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy. // Host bio: David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Recommended Readings: - "Epic Hikes of the World" by Lonely Planet. // Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll Release date: 21 March 2025

In this episode of The Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson sits down with Martha Hall Findlay, Philippe Lagassé, Bill Robson and Ian Brodie, to discuss the long-term effects and implications of the Trump-imposed tariffs on Canada. // Participants' bios - Martha Hall Findlay is the Director of the School of Public Policy and Palmer Chair in Public Policy, University of Calgary, CEO of the Canada West Foundation, Chief Sustainability Officer for Suncor and a Member of Parliament. - Philippe Lagasse is an Associate Professor and Barton Chair, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. He was recently awarded the Canadian Forces Medallion for distinguished service for his exemplary contribution to Canadian defence policy. - Bill Robson is President and CEO of the C.D Howe Institute. - Ian Brodie is a Program Director at CGAI and a Professor at the University of Calgary, Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Harper and the InterAmerican Development Bank. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // // Reading Recommendations: - "Time to Prepare" by Philippe Lagassé, https://www.readtheline.ca/p/philippe-lagasse-time-to-prepare - The Thursday Question by Ian Brodie, https://thethursdayquestion.substack.com/about // Recording Date: March 5, 2025 Release date: March 10, 2025

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine speaks to William Woityra about Arctic security. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. Guest: William Woityra is the 2025 Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellow, and a US Coast Guard Captain. https://www.cgai.ca/william_woityra Host: Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is CGAI's VP, Ottawa Operations. Recorded 14 Feb 2025 Music Credits: Drew Phillips Producer: Charlotte Duval-Lantoine

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Hon. Perrin Beatty, Meredith Lilly, and Hon. Gary Mar about Canada-US relations in the wake of the Inauguration and the triumphalist return to presidential power of Donald Trump. // Participants' bios - Perrin Beatty is co-chair of the Carlton and CGAI sponsored Canada-US export group on Canada-Us relations. Most recently, he serves as the President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Meredith Lilly is Professor and Simon Reisman Chair at Carleton University's Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. She previously served as International Trade Advisor to Prime Minister Harper - Gary Mar is President and CEO of the Canada West Foundation. A member of the Alberta legislature he held various cabinet portfolios. He later served as Alberta's Representative in Washington and then in Hong Kong and then returned to the private sector // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // // Reading Recommendations: - "Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania", by Erik Larson: https://www.amazon.ca/Dead-Wake-Last-Crossing-Lusitania/dp/0307408876 - "A Gentleman in Moscow": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8230448/ - "Curse of Politics: The Herle Burly Political Panel": https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/curse-of-politics-the-herle-burly-political-panel/id1579125546 // Recording Date: January 24, 2025.

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.

On today's episode of Defence Deconstructed, Jeff Tasseron discusses the imperative and the pathway for the creation of a Canadian defence industrial strategy with Wendy Hadwen, William Henagan, Trevor Neiman, and Craig Stone. This episode is a recording from our Procurement conference, which took place on November 25, 2024 in Ottawa. This conference was made possible thanks to the support of the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program, our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics and Hanwha Defence and Ocean, and our conference sponsors the Business Council of Canada, Raytheon, L3Harris Technologies, the Royal Norwegian Embassy to Canada, Amazon Web Services, Davie, and CAE. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. Guests: Wendy Hadwen is the ADM Defence Industry Policy at the Department of National Defence Dr. Craig Stone is a CGAI Fellow and a Professor Emerita at the Canadian Forces College Trevor Neiman is Vice President Policy and Legal Counsel for the Business Council of Canada William C. Henagan is the Director for International Economics at the US National Security Council. Jeff Tasseron is Director of Business Development & Strategy at CAE D&S Canada and a CGAI Fellow. Host David Perry is the CEO and President of CGAI. Music: Drew Phillips. Producer: Charlotte Duval-Lantoine

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Matt Morrison and Tiffany Melvin about the Canada-US relationship under a new Trump administration and what it could mean for trade and the border. // CGAI would be grateful for your donations as we come to the close of 2024. Please use this Stripe link to donate: buy.stripe.com/28o29deEmeCH1ck8ww // Participants' bios - Matt Morrison serves as CEO of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region - Tiffany Melvin is President of North American Strategy for Competitiveness, Inc. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // // Reading Recommendations: - "Differ We Must", Steve Inskeep: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670070/differ-we-must-by-steve-inskeep/ // Recording Date: December 18, 2024.

On this special episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss major events in global and Canadian energy security in 2024, and what to watch for into the future. // Donate to CGAI here: https://buy.stripe.com/28o29deEmeCH1ck8ww // Guests: 10:31 - Dr. Ilia Bouchouev, former President of Koch Global Partners and an adjunct Professor at New York University. 17:05 - Jakob Larsen, Head of Maritime Safety & Security at international shipping association BIMCO. 22:51 - Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary. Find Trevor's article for The Hub here: https://thehub.ca/2024/04/30/trevor-tombe-the-trans-mountain-pipeline-was-worth-every-penny/ 30:11 - Scott Kennedy, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies 40:26 - RJ Johnston, Senior Director of Research at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy 47:45 - Dan Ujczo, senior counsel in the International Trade and Transportation practice groups at Thompson Hine LLP. // - Kelly Ogle is CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. - Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // What did Joe read in 2024? - "War and Peace", Leo Tolstoy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/656.War_and_Peace - "The Face of Battle: A Study of Agincourt, Waterloo, and the Somme", by John Keegan: https://www.amazon.com/Face-Battle-Study-Agincourt-Waterloo/dp/0140048979 - "Slow Horses", Mick Herron: https://www.amazon.ca/Slow-Horses-Deluxe-Mick-Herron/dp/1641292970 // What did Kelly read in 2024? - "The Porcelain Moon: A Novel of France, the Great War, and Forbidden Love" by Janie Chang: https://www.amazon.com/Porcelain-Moon-Novel-France-Forbidden/dp/0063072866 - "Ascent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt's Shadow and Remade the World", by David L. Roll: https://www.amazon.com/Ascent-Power-Truman-Emerged-Roosevelts/dp/0593186443 - "Takeover: Hitler's Final Rise to Power", by Timothy W. Ryback: https://www.amazon.com/Takeover-Hitlers-Final-Rise-Power/dp/0593537424 // Interview recording Date: December 31, 2024 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. 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 Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Ian Brodie takes stock on the current state of procurement initiatives in Canada with Nancy Tremblay, Simon Page, and Richard Shimooka. This episode is a recording from our Procurement conference, which took place on November 25, 2024 in Ottawa. This conference was made possible thanks to the support of the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program, our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics and Hanwha Defence and Ocean, and our conference sponsors the Business Council of Canada, Raytheon, L3Harris Technologies, the Royal Norwegian Embassy to Canada, Amazon Web Services, Davie, and CAE. If you like this episode, or any of the work CGAI does, please donate. Your support is critical for us to continue our work and expand our reach. Your donation is eligible for a 100% CRA charitable donation tax receipt. https://buy.stripe.com/28o29deEmeCH1ck8ww Speakers' bios: Dr. Ian Brodie is CGAI's Program Director Nancy Tremblay is the Assistant Deputy Minister of Materiel at DND Simon Page is Assistant Deputy Minister of Defence and Marine Procurement Branch at PSPC Richard Shimooka is a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding Music Credits: Drew Phillips Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Bruce MacGregor, about the launch of the last Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship and what it means for the larger National Shipbuilding Strategy. For more on Irving's participation in the National Shipbuilding Strategy and the value added, read Bruce's piece on CGAI: https://www.cgai.ca/the_national_shipbuilding_strategy_delivers_excellence_to_canada Bruce MacGregor is Vice President of Engineering and Design at Irving Shipbuilding. David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. Make CGAI your last charitable donation of the year: https://buy.stripe.com/28o29deEmeCH1ck8ww Music Credit: Drew Phillips Producer: Charlotte Duval-Lantoine

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Goldy Hyder about managing the North American relationship and our global interests as Donald Trump prepares to resume the US presidency. // CGAI would be grateful for your donations as we come to the close of 2024. Please use this Stripe link to donate: https://buy.stripe.com/28o29deEmeCH1ck8ww // Participants' bios - Goldy Hyder is President and CEO of the Business Council 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: - "Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present", by Fareed Zakaria: https://www.amazon.ca/Age-Revolutions-Progress-Backlash-Present/dp/0393239233 - "Speaking of Business: Conversations with Canadian innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs" podcast from the BCC: https://www.thebusinesscouncil.ca/resources/ // Recording Date: December 10, 2024.

On today's Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, about the work underway to reform Canada's procurement system. This episode is a recording from our Procurement conference, which took place on November 25, 2024 in Ottawa. This conference was made possible thanks to the support of the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program, our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics and Hanwha Defence and Ocean, and our conference sponsors the Business Council of Canada, Raytheon, L3Harris Technologies, the Royal Norwegian Embassy to Canada, Amazon Web Services, Davie, and CAE. Before that, he is joined by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine to talk about her experience at the Canadian Leaders at Sea program. If you like this episode, or any of the work CGAI does, please donate. Your support is critical for us to continue our work and expand our reach. Your donation is eligible for a 100% CRA charitable donation tax receipt. https://buy.stripe.com/28o29deEmeCH1ck8ww Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. Music by Drew Philips, produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine.

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Dr. Alexander Salt speaks to Cdr Gray, LCol Couillard, LCol Luhning, LCol Peitzsche, and Maj Gaulthier about their services' approach to AI Adoption. This episode is from Triple Helix' October 29, 2024 roundtable on AI adoption within the Canadian Armed Forces. It was made possible thanks to the Department of National Defence's MINDS program, CGAI's strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Defence and Ocean, and our roundtable sponsor L3Harris Technologies. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. • Cdr Gray, Section Head, Naval Innovation, RCN • LCol Couillard, J6, CANSOFCOM • Col Luhning, Director, Digital and Army Combat System Integration, Canadian Army • LCol Peitzsche, C4ISR Requirement Analysis Section Head, RCAF • Dr. Alexander Salt, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Triple Helix Music Credits: Drew Philipps. Producer: Charlotte Duval-Lantoine

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Will Richardson about AUKUS, its impact on defence alliances, and why Canada should work to join it. This conversation is based on a paper Will published with the Royal Canadian Military Institute: https://www.rcmi.org/getmedia/1d82ad39-bd54-4954-8f5a-ccf416689469/Sitrep_2024-10_digital.aspx Will Richardson is a Fellow at CGAI and Triple Helix, and is a PhD Candidate at Carleton University. https://www.cgai.ca/triple_helix_william_richardson Dr. David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/david_perry Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music Credit to Drew Philips.

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature two presentations from the recent CGAI conference, "What is the Future of the Canada-US Energy Relationship". In these presentations, Tom Moerenhout and Rory Johnston unpack the dynamics of Canada-US trade in critical minerals and oil. // Guest Bio: - Dr. Tom Moerenhout is a Research Scholar with Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy - Rory Johnston is a CGAI Fellow and the Founder of commodity research platform Commodity Context // Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Interview recording Date: October 3, 2024 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. 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 Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips. Release date: 31 October 2024

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, you'll first hear then Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure and Environment) Rob Chambers discuss how is office is moving forward on the defence real property investments. Then, you'll hear a panel discussion on greening DND's infrastructure portfolio, featuring: • Saleem Sattar, Director General, Environment and Sustainable Management at DND • Lou Riccoboni, Vice-President, Corporate Affairs at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories & Partner, Prospectus and Associates • Sonia Powell, Real estate executive • And moderated by Scott Stevenson, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute These recordings are from our June 13, 2024 conference on building the necessary infrastructure for NORAD modernization, which took place on June 13, 2024. This event was made possible thanks to the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program, CGAI's strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Defence and Ocean, Cenovus, conference sponsors Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, PCL Construction, and Rio Tinto. Music credits to Drew Philips. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine.

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, you'll hear Major-General Constance Jenkins outline the importance of defence infrastructure to NORAD. MGen Jenkins is the Director of Logistics and Engineering for NORAD/ USNORTHCOM Then, you'll hear a panel discussion on challenges with building for defence amidst a Canadian infrastructure deficit and housing crunch, featuring: • Christopher Lane, Senior Vice President, EllisDon • Jason Robbins, President, Royal Architect Institute of Canada • Louis-Philippe Champagne, Associate Vice President of Public Affairs and Industry Practices, Canadian Construction Association • Moderator: Inez Neville, then Executive Director, NORAD Modernization Infrastructure Program Management Office, DND These conversation was a panel from our conference on building the necessary infrastructure for NORAD modernization, which took place on June 13, 2024. This event was made possible thanks to the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program, CGAI's strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Defence and Ocean, Cenovus, conference sponsors Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, PCL Construction, and Rio Tinto. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. Music by Drew Philips, produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine

On this episode of The Event Edit, David Perry speaks to Graham Davies, Meredith Lilly, and Patrick Rogers about the future of digital trade in Canada. Rick Tachuk delivers the opening remarks. This event was organized in partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada and with the support of the Digital Media Association. Guest bios: Graham Davies is the President and CEO of the Digital Media Association (DIMA) Dr. Meredith Lilly is Professor and the Simon Reisman Chair at The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs Patrick Rogers is the CEO of Music Canada Rick Tachuk is the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada Host bio: Dr. David Perry, President and CEO, Canadian Global Affairs Institute Recorded on October 9, 2024 Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine Find more at Cgai.ca

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry talks to our fellow and retired Vice Admiral Mark Norman and our program director Dr Ian Brodie about their trip to Taiwan and the security situation on the island. This conversation was recorded on 30 Sep 2024. Then, you'll hear a panel discussion on the complexities of building in the high Arctic with • Capt (N) ret'd David Hudock, National Director, Defence and Federal Government Relations at PCL Construction • Leah Carson, Partner, Deal Advisory, Global Infrastructure Advisor at KPMG • Josh Armstrong, Architect at Stantec • Brandon Morris, Principal and Practice Lead – Buildings, Northern Canada for Stantec • Moderated by Dan Doran, Partner at KPMG That conversation was a panel from our conference on building the necessary infrastructure for NORAD modernization, which took place on June 13, 2024. This event was made possible thanks to the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program, CGAI's strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Defence and Ocean, Cenovus, conference sponsors Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, PCL Construction, and Rio Tinto. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. Music Credits to Drew Phillips; produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine

On this Defence Deconstructed 2-parter, David Perry talks to Fellow Alex Rudolph about digital transformation and how it requires to fundamentally transform the Canadian military. This segment is part of our Triple Helix set of activities, and is based on a paper Alex wrote earlier in 2024: https://www.cgai.ca/digital_transformation_and_pan_domain_the_cafs_quiet_revolution_in_military_affairs Then (38:35, you'll hear a panel discussion on the implementation of defence real property projects between • Genevieve Lehoux, Senior Director NORAD Modernization Infrastructure Project Delivery at the Department of National Defence • Tracy Fleck, Director General Indigenous Affairs at the Department of National Defence • Colonel Daniel Constable, Director Fighter Capability Requirements for the Royal Canadian Air Force • Greg Witol, Policy Adviser to the Commander of the Canadian Joint Operations Command • Moderated by retired Brigadier General Dan MacIsaac, partner at CFN Consultant That conversation was a panel from our conference on building the necessary infrastructure for NORAD modernization, which took place on June 13, 2024. This event was made possible thanks to the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program, CGAI's strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Defence and Ocean, Cenovus, conference silver sponsor Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, and bronze sponsors PCL Construction and Rio Tinto. Learn more about this conference here: https://www.cgai.ca/building_norads_northern_infrastructure Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding Host biography Dr. David Perry is the President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/David_Perry Recording Date: 27 September and 13 June 2024 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

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry talks to former principal of the Royal Military College of Canada John Scott Cowan, retired Major-General David Fraser, and retired Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison about reaching two per cent of GDP in defence. This conversation is a follow-up from our guest's publication "What Spending 2 Per Cent of GDP on National Defence Could Mean for Canada" https://www.cgai.ca/what_spending_two_per_cent_of_gdp_on_national_defence_means_for_canada Then (49:33), you'll hear Associate Deputy Minister of Defence Natasha Kim discuss the importance of infrastructure investments for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. That conversation was a panel from our conference on building the necessary infrastructure for NORAD modernization, which took place on June 13, 2024. This event was made possible thanks to the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program, CGAI's strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Defence and Ocean, Cenovus, conference silver sponsor Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, and bronze sponsors PCL Construction and Rio Tinto. Guest bios: VAdm (ret'd) Paul Maddison is the Director of Compass Leaf Consulting. Major-General (ret'd) David Fraser is the President of Aegis Six Corporation. John Scott Cowan was principal of the Royal Military College of Canada, president of the CDA Institute 2008-2012, and chair of the Defence Science Advisory Board of Canada. Natasha Kim is Associate Deputy Minister of Defence https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/organizational-structure/associate-deputy-minister-national-defence.html Host biography Dr. David Perry is the President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/David_Perry Recording Date: 11 December 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

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry talks to Charlotte Duval-Lantoine about some of the work she published with us on military culture and personnel. Then, David Perry speaks about Department of National Defence's Infrastructure Investments with Kevin Horgan, MGen Gros-Jean, and David Thompson. This conversation was a panel from our conference on building the necessary infrastructure for NORAD modernization, which took place on June 13, 2024. This event was made possible thanks to the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program, CGAI's strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Defence and Ocean, Cenovus, conference silver sponsor Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, and bronze sponsors PCL Construction and Rio Tinto. Guest bios Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is the Ottawa Operations Manager and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Kevin Horgan is the Vice President, Service Delivery, for Defence Construction Canada Major General Martin Gros-Jean is Chief of Staff to the Department of National Defence's Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure and Environment) David Thompson is the Director General of Portfolio Requirements for the Department of National Defence Recording Date: 13 Sep and 13 June 2024 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

n this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry is joined by our Fellow and 2023 Women in Defence and Security Fellowship recipient Kate Todd, to discuss the integration of unmanned maritime vehicles in navies, and the implications for the Royal Canadian Navy.   Then, you'll hear Department of National Defence's Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy) Peter Hammerschmidt outline how the defence policy update, Our North, Strong and Free, supports efforts to support the connectivity aspects of NORAD Modernization.   That conversation was a panel from Triple Helix's first annual conference, which took place on May 1, 2024. This event was made possible thanks to the support of the Department of National Defence's MINDS program, CGAI's strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Ocean and Defence, and Cenovus, as well as the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada, reception sponsor L3Harris Technologies, and coffee break sponsor Bell. Guest bios Kate Todd is a Fellow with CGAI – https://www.cgai.ca/katherine_todd Peter Hammerschmidt was ADM (Policy) at the Department of National Defence Host biography Dr. David Perry is the President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/David_Perry Recording Date: 16 Sep 2024 & 1 May 2024 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

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, you'll hear a Triple Helix-themed three-parter. First, David Perry speaks to VAdm (ret'd) Ron Lloyd on public service culture and how it can be leveraged to meet digital ambition. This conversation is based on a paper we've recently published, "Public Service Culture, Risk Management and Governance: The Prerequisite of Effective Strategic Governance to Realizing Our Digital Ambition" (https://www.cgai.ca/public_service_culture_risk_management_and_governance_the_prerequisite_of_effective_strategic_governance_to_realizing_our_digital_ambition) Then (23:56), LGen Blaise Frawley shares NORAD's perspectives on the modernization of continental defence. Finally (45:45), LGen Eric Kenny joins David Perry to outline how the RCAF is modernizing in order to deter and counter the threats to North America. This recording is part of Triple Helix's first annual conference, which took place on May 1st, 2024. This event was made possible thanks to the support of the Department of National Defence's MINDS program, CGAI's strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Ocean and Defence, and Cenovus, as well as the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada, reception sponsor L3Harris Technologies, and coffee break sponsor Bell. Guest bios: VAdm (ret'd) Ron Lloyd is a CGAI Fellow – https://www.cgai.ca/ron_lloyd LGen Blaise Frawley is Deputy Commander of NORAD – https://www.norad.mil/About-NORAD/Leadership/Article-View/Article/3412920/lieutenant-general-blaise-f-frawley-rcaf/ LGen Eric Kenny is the Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force – https://www.canada.ca/en/air-force/corporate/royal-canadian-air-force-commander.html Host Bio Dr. David Perry is the President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/david_perry Recording Date: 6 August and 1 May 2024 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

On this episode of The Event Edit, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine speaks to Prof. Stephen Nagy and Dr. David Perry about Canada's role and capacity in supporting Taiwan's security. This episode is part of a series on Taiwan's place in the world and how its security is crucial to global security. This series was supported by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. For more, visit: https://www.cgai.ca/2024_taiwan_series Guest bios Prof. Stephen Nagy is professor at the International Christian University in Tokyo and a CGAI Fellow – https://www.cgai.ca/stephen_nagy Dr. David Perry is the President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/David_Perry Host bio Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is CGAI's Ottawa Operations Manager Recording Date: 26 Feb 2024 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

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Dr. Ian Brodie and Dr. Alexander Salt about their participation at the 2024 edition of the Rim of the Pacific Exercise. Then at 41:00, you'll hear a panel discussion on the practical aspects of Canada-US cooperation for NORAD modernization, featuring MGen Constance Jenkins, MGen Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Joanne Lostracco, MGen (ret'd) Punch Moulton, and moderated by Dr. Andrea Charron. Guests' bios: Dr. Ian Brodie is CGAI's Program Director and Professor at the University of Calgary. Dr. Alexander Salt is Triple Helix' Post-Doctoral Fellow MGen Constance Jenkins is Director Logistics and Engineering for NORAD/ USNORTHCOM MGen Jamie Speiser-Blanchet is the Deputy Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force Joanne Lostracco is the DG (Minister), Defence Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada MGen (ret'd) Punch Moulton is the Vice President of Stellar Advisors, Stellar Solutions Dr. Andrea Charron is Professor at the University of Manitoba and a Fellow for Canadian Global Affairs Institute Host biography Dr. David Perry is the President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Book Recommendations: - "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology", by Chris Miller: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Chip-War/Chris-Miller/9781982172008 - "Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class", by Rob Henderson: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Troubled/Rob-Henderson/9781982168537 Recording Date: 6 August and 1 May 2024 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.

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed: Dr. Alexander Salt speaks to George Takach about his book, Cold War 2.0 and the role of technology in geopolitics and warfare. Then (34:49), Dr. Col (ret'd) Al Stephenson speaks to Marc Rodgers, MGen Sylvain Ménard, and LGen Michael Schmidt about putting the F-35 into Canadian service. That conversation was a panel from Triple Helix's first annual conference, which took place on May 1, 2024. This event was made possible thanks to the support of the Department of National Defence's MINDS program, CGAI's strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Ocean and Defence, and Cenovus, as well as the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada, reception sponsor L3Harris Technologies, and coffee break sponsor Bell. Guest bios: George Takach is an expert on law and technology and the author of Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle between China, Russia, and America. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Cold-War-2-0/George-S-Takach/9781639365630 Dr and retired Colonel Alan Stephenson is a CGAI Fellow. Marc Rodgers is Director General, Major Project Delivery Air and Land at the Department of National Defence Major-General Sylvain Ménard was, at time of recording, Chief Fighter Force and NORAD Capabilities for the Royal Canadian Air Force, Lieutenant-General Michael Schmidt is Program Executive Officer and Director F-35 Lightning Program at the F-35 Joint Program Office Host bio: Dr. Alexander Salt is Triple Helix Post Doctoral Fellow. Recording Date: 20 July 2024 & 1 May 2024 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

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, we are featuring a session from the CGAI's Annual Trade Conference, titled "National Security and Trade". Please note that due to audio recording issues, sections of the recording featuring speaker Trevor Neiman have been excluded from the podcast release. // Participants' bios - Moderator: Adriana Vega, Vice President of Government Affairs at the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association - Sarah Goldfeder, Director, Government Relations and Corporate Affairs at General Motors - Trevor Neiman, Vice President, Policy and Legal Counsel at the Business Council of Canada - Vincent Rigby, Slater Family Professor of Practice at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University - Mark Schaan, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister for Strategy and Innovation Policy at the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Recording Date: April 11, 2024.

On this week's Defence Deconstructed: A Two Parter. First, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine speaks to Stefanie von Hlatky about the new NATO Women, Peace and Security Framework. Read the policy here: https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/official_texts_227578.htm Read Deploying Feminism by Stefanie von Hlatky: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/deploying-feminism-9780197653524 Then (41:51), you'll hear Dan Doran, Mark Patterson, Ven Adamov, MGen Sylvain Ménard, and Alex Clarke discuss the intelligence mission data aspects of NORAD Modernization. This recording is part of Triple Helix's first annual conference, which took place on May 1st, 2024. This event was made possible thanks to the support of the Department of National Defence's MINDS program, CGAI's strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Ocean and Defence, and Cenovus, as well as the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada, reception sponsor L3Harris Technologies, and coffee break sponsor Bell. Guest biographies: Dr. Stéfanie von Hlatky is the Canada Research Chair in Gender, Security and the Armed Forces, and Professor of Political Studies at Queen's University. https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#Hlatky Mark Patterson is Managing Director at SRC Can Ven Adamov is Partner, Data and Analytics at KPMG Alex Clarke is EW SME for SRC Can MGen Sylvain Ménard was, at the time of the conference, Chief Fighter Force and NORAD Capabilities, Royal Canadian Air Force Dan Doran is Director, Public Sector Solutions & Client Lead at KPMG Host biography Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute https://www.cgai.ca/charlotte_duval_lantoine Recording Date: 25 July and 1 May 2024

On today's episode of Defence Deconstructed, we have a Triple Helix two-parter for you. First, you'll hear Dave Perry speaks with our fellow and former Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy Vice Admiral Ron Lloyd about digital transformation and where the barriers lie. Today, we'll focus on Canada's classification system. Read Ron's paper on Canada's classification framework here: https://www.cgai.ca/canadas_security_classification_framework_the_biggest_impediment_to_realizing_our_digital_ambition Then, you'll hear a panel discussion on enabling connectivity for NORAD modernization between our Triple Helix post-doctoral fellow Dr. Alexander Salt, Chief of Staff to the then named Digital Transformation Office Major-General Christopher Zimmer, Senior Counselor at Palantir Technologies Shon Manasco, and Co-Director of Triple Helix and Associate Professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs Dr. Alex Wilner. That conversation was a panel from Triple Helix's first annual conference, which took place on May 1, 2024. This event was made possible thanks to the support of the Department of National Defence's MINDS program, CGAI's strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Ocean and Defence, and Cenovus, as well as the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada, reception sponsor L3Harris Technologies, and coffee break sponsor Bell.

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, we are featuring a session from the CGAI's Annual Trade Conference, titled "The Future of Trade is Regional" // Participants' bios - Dr. Meredith Lilly, Simon Reisman Chair in International Economic Policy at Carleton University's Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (Moderator) - Jonathan Fried, former Deputy Minister and Coordinator for International Economic Relations at Global Affairs Canada - Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President, Research & Strategy at the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada - Dr. Teddy Samy, Professor of international affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Recording Date: April 11, 2024.

Over the Summer, CGAI will be releasing its event recordings as part of a special series, called the Event Edit. On this edition, you'll hear an excerpt from our Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: Cooperation for a Rules-Based Maritime Order, which took place on February 27, 2024. Christian DesRoches, from Global Affairs Canada and Andrew McMaster opened the event by outlining the work the government of Canada does to address Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing. Then, Dr. Maiko Raita explains the legal framework defining IUU fishing and how to combat it. 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.

On this week's Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Colonel Chris Brown about the Memorandum of Understanding he signed with Fanshawe College to provide a co-operative education program in the form of military training. Then, to continue our conversations on NATO ahead of the Washington Summit, you'll hear Kelly Ogle discuss the role of energy security for geostrategic stability with Paweł Markiewicz and Stewart Muir. This panel was part of an event organized on April 19th, 2024 in Vancouver in partnership with the Polish Institute of International Affairs and Resource Works, and with the support of the Department of National Defence's MINDS program. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding Guest bios: Colonel Christopher Brown is the Commander of the Army Reserves' 31 Canadian Brigade Group. Kelly Ogle is CGAI's Managing Director. Paweł Markiewicz is the Executive Director of the Polish Institute of International Affairs' Washington D.C. office Stewart Muir is the CEO of Resource Works Host bio Dr. David Perry is the President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/David_Perry Recording Date: 10 June 2024 and 19 April 2024

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine's conversation with the DND/CAF Ombudsman, Gregory Lick, as he ends his five-year mandate. Catch up on last year's conversation here: https://www.cgai.ca/a_chat_with_the_dnd_caf_ombudsman Then, to continue our conversations on transatlantic security and NATO ahead of the Washington Summit, you'll hear Patrycja Sasnal, Head of Research at the Polish Institute of International Affairs discuss the alliance's future in light of the war against Ukraine with CGAI Program Director Ian Brodie and Coordinator of the Polish Institute of International Affairs' International Security Program, Wojciech Lorenz. This panel was part of an event organized on April 19th, 2024 in Vancouver in partnership with the Polish Institute of International Affairs and Resource Works, and supported by the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding Guests bios: Mr. Gregory Lick is the outgoing DND/CAF Ombudsman Patrycja Sasnal is the Head of Research at the Polish Institute of International Affairs Ian Brodie is CGAI's Program Director & a Professor at the University of Calgary Wojciech Lorenz is the Coordinator of the Polish Institute of International Affairs' International Security Program Host bio: Dr. David Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/David_Perry Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is CGAI's Ottawa Operations Manager and Fellow. https://www.cgai.ca/charlotte_duval_lantoine Recording Date: 26 June 2024 & 19 Apr 2024

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss Joe's recent paper, "How Much Should Canada Worry About Declining Crude Oil Demand?" You can find the paper on CGAI's website here: https://www.cgai.ca/how_much_should_canada_worry_about_declining_crude_oil_demand // For the intro session, Kelly and Joe discuss the possibility of tariffs on Chinese EVs and the upcoming French legislative election. // Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Reading recommendations: - "The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914", by Margaret MacMillan: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/105817/the-war-that-ended-peace-by-margaret-macmillan/ // Interview recording Date: June 26, 2024 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. 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 Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, we are featuring a session from the CGAI's Annual Trade Conference, titled "North American Elections and Preparing the Six Year Review of CUSMA" // Participants' bios - Sarah Goldfeder, Director, Government Relations and Corporate Affairs at General Motors (Moderator) - Dr. Jeff Kucik, Associate Professor at the University of Arizona - Jacqueline Márquez, founder of FIT-MC - Steve Verheul, former Assistant Deputy Minister of the Trade Policy and Negotiations Branch at Global Affairs Canada // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Recording Date: April 11, 2024.

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Polish President Andrzej Duda talks about his country's perspective on Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine. President Duda's remarks took place during an event the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, the Polish Institute of International Affairs, and Resource Works co-organized in Vancouver on April 19, 2024. Then, you'll hear David Perry's fireside chat with Bill Matthews on the implementation of continental defence modernization. That conversation was a fireside chat from Triple Helix's first annual conference, which took place on May 1, 2024. This event was made possible thanks to the support of the Department of National Defence's MINDS program, CGAI's strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Ocean and Defence, and Cenovus, as well as the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada, reception sponsor L3Harris Technologies, and coffee break sponsor Bell. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding Guests biographies Andrzej Duda is the President of Poland – https://www.president.pl/president/biography Bill Matthews, at the time of recording, was Deputy Minister of National Defence. Host biography Dr. David Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/David_Perry What Colonel Brown is reading: Recording Date: 19 Apr 2024 and 1 May 2024 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

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, we are featuring a session from the CGAI's Annual Trade Conference, titled "EU Trade Activism: Is Canada Squeezed Between American Unilateralism and the Brussels Effect?" // Participants' bios - Claire Citeau is President of TradeBridges - Karina Häulsmeier is Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy Ottawa - Frederick Morency is VP Sustainability, Strategic Initiative and Innovation at Schneider Canada - Vasileios Tsianos, Group Director of Corporate Development at Neo Performance Materials - André von Walter is Head of the Trade and Economic Section of the Delegation of the European Union to Canada // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Recording Date: April 11, 2024.

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Alex Salt about the Canada's integration of emerging technology since the publication of Strong, Secured, Engaged, and the parallel work done by our Five Eyes allies. David Perry is also joined by Kate E. Todd to discuss the latest in defence news. Guests bios Alex Salt is Triple Helix's Post-Doctoral Fellow – https://www.cgai.ca/triple_helix_our_team Kate E. Todd is a CGAI Fellow – https://www.cgai.ca/katherine_todd Host Bio David Perry is CGAI's President and CEO – https://www.cgai.ca/staff#Perry Recording Date: 24 May 2024 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

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Trevor Tombe about the financial and economic basis of the Trans Mountain Pipeline. You can find Trevor's article for The Hub here: https://thehub.ca/2024-04-30/trevor-tombe-the-trans-mountain-pipeline-was-worth-every-penny/ You can find our previous podcast with Trevor here: https://www.cgai.ca/the_impact_of_energy_in_the_federal_budget_with_trevor_tombe // For the intro session, Kelly and Joe discuss the Ksi Lisims LNG project and alleged collusion with OPEC in the US tight oil industry. CGAI's events in Toronto and Ottawa with Kent Fellows: https://www.cgai.ca/2024_energy_security_forum_roundtables_series_the_influence_of_energy_on_canadas_role_on_the_world_stage // Guest Bio: - Trevor Tombe is a Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary, a Research Fellow at The School of Public Policy, and co-director of Finances of the Nation. // Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Reading recommendations: - "Last Barrel Standing? Confronting the Myth of “High-Cost” Canadian Oil Sands Production", by Kent Fellows: https://www.cdhowe.org/public-policy-research/last-barrel-standing-confronting-myth-high-cost-canadian-oil-sands // Interview recording Date: May 8, 2024 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. 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 Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On his episode of Defence Deconstructed, The Hon. Bill Blair speaks to Our North, Strong and Free's contribution to enhanced and modernized continental defence. This recording is part of Triple Helix's first annual conference, which took place on May 1st, 2024. This event was made possible thanks to the support of the Department of National Defence's MINDS program, CGAI's strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Hanwha Ocean and Defence, and Cenovus, as well as the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada, reception sponsor L3Harris Technologies, and coffee break sponsor Bell. For more about this conference, go to: https://www.cgai.ca/norad_modernization_enabling_connectivity_for_interoperability Guest Bio: The Hon. Bill Blair is the Minister of National Defence. Host bio Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry Recording Date: 1 May 2024 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

In this episode of the CDR Radio podcast we discuss the long-awaited and recently released Defence Policy Update (DPU) with some well know subject matter experts in defence and foreign policy. Joining the discussion is Christyn Cianfarani, President & CEO of CADSI, Erin O'Toole, a member of the Conservative party who served as the leader of the official opposition from 2020-2022, David Perry, President of CGAI, and Alan Williams, former ADM MAT at DND.  This episode is sponsored by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Canada - tkMS-C for short.  tkMS-C offers Canada a broad product portfolio: world leading non-nuclear submarines, high-end naval surface vessels and outstanding naval electronics systems. Along with the recent contract award for Remote Minehunting and Disposal, tkMS-C contributes to the National Shipbuilding Strategy through work on the JSS, AOPS and CSC. The company, via full corporate support, intends to compete for the upcoming Canadian Patrol Submarine Project with the CD212 family of submarines. With tkMS-C's Canadian base of operations and its longstanding relationship with the RCN, plus its parent company's significant modern manufacturing facilities in Kiel, Germany, tkMS-C has the commitment, capability and capacity to ensure the success of Canada's upcoming submarine project.   Visit the thyssenkrupp Marine Systems  website for more information and visit their booth at CANSEC to find out why 70% of NATO navies trust tkMS conventional submarine solutions.

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, we are featuring a keynote speech by Deputy Minister Rob Stewart from CGAI's Annual Trade Conference. Participants' bios - Rob Stewart is the Deputy Minister of International Trade at Global Affairs Canada Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson The CGAI Trade Conference was made possible with the help of our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Irving Shipbuilding, Hanwha Ocean and Defence, and Cenovus Energy. Thanks also go out to our Organizing Sponsors, the Simon Reisman Chair in International Economics and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. Recording Date: April 9, 2024.

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we're offering you a two-parter on NORAD Modernization. First, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine speaks to David Hazen, Mike Holl, and (now retired) Colonel Peter Saunders about sensors and radar projects. Second, Rob Chambers provide an outline of ADM (IE)'s work on NORAD modernization-related infrastructure projects. SAVE THE DATE: CGAI will be hosting 2 North American defence conference this Spring, one focusing on emerging technologies; the other exploring the infrastructure aspects of 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. Rob Chambers David Hazen is Head, Technology Demonstration at the Department of National Defence Mike Holl is Director, Domain Awareness, Requirement and Capabilities at Raytheon. Pete Saunders is Director General, NORAD Continental Defence Modernization Office at the Department of National Defence. Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is the Ottawa Operations Manager and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Host bio Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry 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

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan interview Tom Liles about where we can expect major expansions of Canadian oil production in the coming years. Tom was a presenter at the CGAI 2024 Calgary Energy Analyst Summit. Find his presentation here: https://www.cgai.ca/2024_calgary_energy_analyst_summit_how_much_should_canada_worry_about_declining_crude_oil_demand For the intro session, Kelly and Joe Calnan discuss stories from CERAWeek, and Canadian energy competitiveness. Guest Bio: - Tom Liles is Vice President of Upstream Research for Rystad Energy with a focus on global upstream oil and gas as well as Canadian heavy oil Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Reading recommendations: - "Oil Leaders: An Insider's Account of Four Decades of Saudi Arabia and Opec's Global Energy Policy", by Ibrahim Almuhanna: https://www.amazon.ca/Oil-Leaders-Insiders-Account-Decades/dp/0231189745 Interview recording Date: March 6, 2023 Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. 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 Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson is joined by Phil Calvert, Nick Etheridge, and Helen Lansdowne to discuss their recent book, "Supervising a Peace that Never Was" Recollections of Canadian Diplomatic Personnel in Indochina, 1954-1973": https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/capi/assets/docs/books/supervising-a-peace-that-never-was.pdf. You can find a short paper on the book on CGAI;s website: https://www.cgai.ca/international_control_commissions_canadian_diplomatic_pioneers_in_southeast_asia And a review of the book by Colin in Policy Magazine: https://www.policymagazine.ca/the-quiet-canadians-stories-from-two-decades-of-diplomacy-in-indochina/ Participants' bios - Phil Calvert is a CGAI Fellow and former Canadian ambassador to Thailand. - Nick Etheridge served with the International Control Supervisory Commission in both Hanoi and Saigon and later as Canada's representative to Cambodia and as High Commissioner to Bangladesh - Helen Lansdowne is the Associate Director of the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives (CAPI) at the University of Victoria Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Read & Watch: - "Kennen: A Life between Worlds", by Frank Costigliola: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691165400/kennan - "News from Lake Wobegon", by Garrison Keillor: https://www.amazon.com/News-Lake-Wobegon-Garrison-Keillor/dp/1665172533 - "Living with Oil and Coal: Resource Politics and Militarization in Northeast India", by Dolly Kikon: https://uwapress.uw.edu/book/9780295743950/living-with-oil-and-coal/ - "Extraordinary Attorney Woo": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20869502/ Recording Date: January 31, 2023. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs) and Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

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

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Kevin Budning about the importance of connected battle space for militaries. Then, he speaks with MGen Jamie Speiser-Blanchet about the impact of NORAD modernization for the RCAF. The first part of this episode is a Triple Helix edition of Defence Deconstructed. The second part of 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. Guests bios: Kevin Budning is a PhD Candidate at Carleton University Major General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet is the Deputy Commander of the RCAF. Host bio Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry Recording Date: 9 Feb 2024 & 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