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We reach out to military service men and women to hear their experience of state of the military right now, and what government needs to consider as all parties promise to increase funding. Our guests include Murray Brewster, defence and security reporter for CBC, as well as Ret. VAdm Mark Norman.

Canada's trade battle with the United States is officially underway. But since it kicked off on Tuesday, there have been near-constant twists and turns as U.S. President Donald Trump switches up his motives, his tariffs and his exemptions for Canadian trade. So how big a hit is Canada's economy taking in this fight? Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand joins the program to discuss the federal government's response and her work dismantling interprovincial trade barriers. Then, business owners share how they're adjusting to the shifting economic climate. Plus the cross-border — and cross-party — married couple on how these tense times are playing out in their household.Also, the Liberals will crown their new leader this Sunday after a six-week sprint. But with Trump's tariffs looming large, what does the road look like for the winner? Two political watchers lay out what to keep an eye on as the leadership contest concludes and Canada's next prime minister takes office.Finally, CBC's defence correspondent returns from Latvia, where Canadians were taking part in a military exercise. He describes what the mood is like in the small Baltic state and what's keeping military commanders up at night.  This episode features the voices of:Anita Anand, Minister of Internal TradeBill Butcher, Port City Brewing CompanyMaggie Ori, Frankor HydraulicsMelissa & Conrad MuhlyShannon Proudfoot, columnist for The Globe and MailPaul Wells, author and podcasterMurray Brewster, CBC's defence correspondent

World leaders are gathering in Germany this weekend to discuss threats to international security, including Russia's war on Ukraine. But for some countries — Canada included — the latest threat is coming from U.S. President Donald Trump. CBC's defence correspondent Murray Brewster guest hosts The House to look at international crises unfolding in real time.We start with Oleksandra Matviichuk — head of the Center for Civil Liberties, which was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize — who shares her reaction to Donald Trump's conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine.Then, as Trump continues to taunt Canada about not being a “viable” country, The House asks: where are our allies? Former NATO representatives, a former British Conservative MP and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's former national security advisor discuss whether Canada's friends will stand up to the U.S. president.Plus, one man definitely knows what it's like to be under Trump's microscope — and that's former Illinois Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger, who voted to impeach Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He joins the program to share his advice for Canada on tackling Trump.Finally, Canada's five living former prime ministers have come together to encourage Canadians to rally behind the flag this weekend — but there was a time when the great flag debate was among the most divisive Parliament has seen. House producer Emma Godmere takes a trip back into the archives.This episode features the voices of:Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Centre for Civil LibertiesSveinn Helgason, former strategic communications officer at NATO HeadquartersFabrice Pothier, CEO of Rasmussen GlobalAndrew Percy, former MP and UK trade envoy to CanadaVincent Rigby, former national security and intelligence advisor to Prime Minister Justin TrudeauAdam Kinzinger, former Illinois Republican congressmanEmma Godmere, producer for CBC's The House

Aug. 14, 2024 - The Liberal government's recent internal budget cutting exercise at the Department of National Defence (DND) has deprived the army's system for maintaining equipment and vehicles of up to $150 million, CBC News has learned. P&P hears from CBC's Murray Brewster about the exclusive story. Plus, we get reaction from retired lieutenant-general Andrew Leslie, who served as commander and chief of staff of the Canadian Army.

There's been a lot of talk about a new Cold War — and this week the world was surprised by an old Cold War throwback: a major prisoner swap between the Western countries and Russia. But why did Putin agree to such a thing, and what does it mean for the war in Ukraine? Two military experts join guest host Murray Brewster to discuss.Plus: Roméo Dallaire has spent three decades since the Rwandan Genocide on a journey towards inner peace — and he has some ideas about peace between nations as well. He sits down with The House as part of our Book Smart Series series to talk about his new book, The Peace: A Warrior's Journey.This episode features the voices of: Sean Maloney, professor, Royal Military College of CanadaMatthew Schmidt, associate professor, University of New HavenRoméo Dallaire, retired lieutenant-general, author, The Peace: A Warrior's Journey

The federal government changed course on funding for a key agency helping Palestinians in Gaza, saying the humanitarian crisis there was increasingly dire. Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae, talks about that decision.Then, we break down how ready Canada is for both military operations and natural disasters. The answer? The armed forces are struggling, and there's more work to do when it comes to things like wildfires.We'll also take a look at why the government announced it's going to keep a close eye on foreign investments in the video game industry — with foreign interference in mind.Plus — British political activist Lady Phyll sits down to discuss anti-gay laws across the globe and what the Commonwealth should be doing about them.This episode features the voices of: Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the United NationsThe CBC's Murray BrewsterRebecca Alty, mayor of YellowknifeVictoria Salinas, deputy administrator, FEMARyan Black, lawyerPhyll Opoku-Gyimah, Secretary of the Commonwealth Equality Network

In 2007, military historian Sean Maloney was commissioned to write Canada's account of the war in Afghanistan. Unlike other official histories, this one would be documented as it was being fought. The three-volume The Canadian Army in Afghanistan, was set to be published in 2014, but it didn't see the light of day for nearly a decade due to, according to Maloney, concerns within the military. The book was quietly, and some say reluctantly, released last summer. CBC senior defence reporter Murray Brewster on the long delay, what's actually in the book, and why historical accounts of war can be so divisive. For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

In this special edition of The House, guest host Murray Brewster brings you to a humanitarian aid centre in liberated Kherson, Ukraine. Then, two Ukrainian MPs lay out what they hope to see from NATO allies at next week's summit. Ben Hodges, the former commander of U.S. Army forces in Europe, discusses the state of the war right now — and how it might end. Plus, Kerry Buck, former Canadian ambassador to NATO, and Orysia Lutsevych, a Russia and Eurasia expert at UK's Chatham House, discuss the high stakes heading into the alliance's meeting in Lithuania.

July 6, 2023 - Power and Politics speaks to Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne about the federal and Ontario government subsidies that secured the Stellantis deal. Plus, looking ahead to next week's NATO summit, we speak to Keir Giles, senior consulting fellow at Chatham House, and the CBC's Murray Brewster.

Australian MP Andrew Wallace talks about his country's experience with foreign interference and what Canada can learn. The CBC's Murray Brewster tells the story of a Canadian volunteer helping with relief efforts in Ukraine. Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault talks about his party's push for peace talks with Russia. The CBC's Peter Cowan takes an in-depth look at energy negotiations between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. Plus — University of Ottawa law professor Jamie Liew explains the Safe Third Country Agreement and the situation at Roxham Road.

The federal government has finalized the purchase of 88 F-35 jet fighters, at a cost of $19 billion. Matt Galloway discusses the warplanes, and whether Canada needs them, with CBC senior parliamentary defence reporter Murray Brewster; Alan Williams, who was the assistant deputy minister of materiel for the Department of National Defence; and Stephen Saideman, director of the Canadian defence and security network.

Ukrainian journalist Serhii Prokopenko tells guest host Murray Brewster about covering the war in his homeland. Defence expert Phillip Karber, who has advised both Ukraine and NATO, discusses the evolution of the conflict. Plus — Defence Minister Anita Anand talks about Canada's support for arming and training the Ukrainian military, and The House travels to Kitchener, Ont. to talk to Green MP Mike Morrice for our summer series.

The Afghan Detainee scandal became the defining story of Canada's war in Kandahar. It exposed Canada's complicity and direct involvement in war crimes. And it helped fuel the insurgency that eventually brought down the Afghan government. Despite repeated denials by senior government and military officials, there's evidence that many Canadians knew they were sending Afghans to be tortured. So why did so few people do anything to stop it? And what role did Harjit Sajjan, Trudeau's first Minister of Defence, play in ensuring that the full story will never come out?   Featured in this episode: Ahmad Malgarai, Amir Attaran, Sharif Sharaf, Craig Scott, Harjit Sajjan   To learn more: “From Canadian custody into cruel hands” by Graeme Smith in The Globe and Mail “Canada defended Afghan 'human-rights abuser,' memos allege” by Murray Brewster in The Canadian Press “Ethics commissioner acknowledges Sajjan downplayed his role and knowledge of Afghan detainee issue” by David Pugliese in The Ottawa CItizen The Dogs Are Eating Them Now: Our War in Afghanistanby Graeme Smith    Additional music from Audio Network   This episode is brought to you by Oxio, Images Festival, HelloFresh, Calm   If you listen on Apple, subscribe to Canadaland Politics for $2.99/month for ad-free episodes of COMMONS, Wag the Doug and The BackBench. https:/apple.co/3wjxaRW Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Alberta premier Alison Redford talks about Jason Kenney's decision to resign as leader of the UCP, once a new leader is chosen. Two experts discuss the government's move to ban Huawei from this country's telecom industry. Plus — Duane Smith of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation on how Canada can secure Arctic sovereignty, two economists discuss the threat of inflation and the CBC's Murray Brewster talks about his weeks of reporting in war-torn Ukraine.

On this week's show: A Ukrainian MP discusses the threat of a Russian invasion, a Canadian in Kyiv talks about preparing for war and the CBC's Murray Brewster outlines the state of play. Plus — experts Jeff Nankivell and Sarah Kutulakos discuss Canada-China relations. Laura Harth of the group Safeguard Defenders talks about China's tactics in forcing some of its citizens to return home to face charges. And a discussion about human trafficking in Canada, after the tragedy in Manitoba.

As Canada’s military continues to fail victims of sexual misconduct in its ranks, the U.S. may be on the cusp of reform. CBC reporters Murray Brewster and Alex Panetta discuss a just-introduced U.S. Senate bill that says it will address the “sexual harassment epidemic” in the military, and what that might mean for Canada.

The Prime Minister’s most senior advisor has been called to task about who knew what when regarding allegations of sexual misconduct against the former head of the Canadian forces. CBC senior defense writer Murray Brewster shares his analysis.

Today, CBC’s Murray Brewster examines the sexual misconduct allegation that led Admiral Art McDonald, Canada’s top military commander, to step aside, as well as the ongoing investigation into his predecessor, Gen. Jonathan Vance.

The military has a problem with far-right extremism in its ranks. We've seen it rear its head before, most recently in a CBC News investigation into a Canadian Ranger unit, which found that a B.C. reservist who openly supported two far-right groups was allowed to continue serving even after being identified by military counterintelligence and interviewed as a potential threat. Now, the commander of the army says he will issue a special order to specifically tackle the problem. But will it be enough? Today, CBC senior defence writer Murray Brewster on far-right extremism in the Canadian Forces, and what's being done to address it.

In response to the coronavirus, Western governments have told a story that because nobody expected this pandemic, they have had no choice but to enact unprecedented measures and collectively spend trillions to protect our health and economies. This episode exposes why this story is a lie.Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Thank you!***References:‘Trade Adviser Warned White House in January of Risks of a Pandemic’, Maggie Haberman, New York Times.‘The Next Epidemic — Lessons from Ebola’, Bill Gates, The New England Journal of Medicine.‘We Were Warned’, Uri Friedman, The Atlantic.‘Taiwan has only 77 coronavirus cases. Its response to the crisis shows that swift action and widespread healthcare can prevent an outbreak.’, Isaac Scher, Business Insider.‘Timeline: how Australia responded to the coronavirus outbreak’, Paul Karp, The Guardian.Joseph Norman, Yaneer Bar-Yam, and Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Systemic risk of pandemic via novel pathogens – Coronavirus: A note, New England Complex Systems Institute (January 26, 2020).‘#102 – Michael Osterholm, Ph.D.: COVID-19—Lessons learned, challenges ahead, and reasons for optimism and concern’, The Peter Attia Drive Podcast.‘Taiwan's coronavirus protocol might be seen as 'extreme' to Canadians, but it works’, Timothy Sly, Macleans.‘Infection Control: Evidence Summary’, Australian Government Department of Health.‘Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza’, Australian Government Department of Health, August 2019.‘COVID-19 National Health Plan – National Medical Stockpile – Purchase of Masks, Other Personal Protective Equipment and Pharmaceuticals’, Australian Government Department of Health.‘Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community’, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, 29 January 2019.‘We practised for a pandemic, but didn’t brace’, Ian Boyd, Nature.‘World not prepared for the next big pandemic: report’, Leslie Young, Global News. ‘Officials warned Canada couldn’t enforce coronavirus quarantine for travellers from China: memo’, Beatrice Britneff & Amanda Connolly, Global News.‘Ottawa had a playbook for a coronavirus-like pandemic 14 years ago. What went wrong?’, Kathy Tomilson & Grant Robertson, The Globe and Mail.‘Canadian military intelligence unit issued warning about Wuhan outbreak back in January’, CBC, Murray Brewster.‘Timeline of the Coronavirus Pandemic and U.S. Response’, Ryan Goodman & Danielle Schulkin, Just Security.‘Management of the National Medical Stockpile’, ANAO Audit Report No.53 2013–14.‘Everyone Thinks They’re Right About Masks’, Ed Yong, The Atlantic.‘Information on surgical masks – Version 6 (14/04/2020)’, Australian Government, Department of Health.‘Respiratory Infection Transmission (Community) Face Masks and Respirators (AS-1)’, Joanna Briggs Institute.‘COVID-19 - virtual press conference - 30 March 2020’, WHO.‘Statement on healthcare worker use of PPE when caring for suspected, or confirmed COVID-19 patients’, Australian Health Protection Principal Committee.‘Taiwan’s Success Is the Bane of Beijing’s Global Coronavirus Propaganda’, Jo Kim, The Diplomat.‘Coronavirus outbreak prompts warning for Australian GPs to wear masks during consultations’, ABC. ‘COVID-19: WHY WE SHOULD ALL WEAR MASKS — THERE IS NEW SCIENTIFIC RATIONALE’, Sui Hang, Medium.‘US intelligence agencies warned of virus in November | WNT’, ABC News, YouTube.‘Americans are not rallying around Donald Trump during the pandemic’, The Economist.***Music: Julian AngelatosArtwork: Nerpa Mate

The "Afghanistan Papers," released last week by the Washington Post, contain hundreds of interviews with high-ranking officials involved in the ongoing 18-year war in Afghanistan. The documents reveal that many insiders knew the war was dysfunctional and unwinnable. That comes as no surprise to CBC's Murray Brewster, who spent 15 months on the ground in Afghanistan covering the war. Today on Front Burner, he describes Canada's role in the war, the challenges the Canadian military faced there, and why he thinks there are still important questions to be answered about this country's involvement.

Military affairs reporter Murray Brewster talks about the Norman case

CBC defence reporter Murray Brewster on the upcoming trial of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, and why it might turn into a political circus, right before the next federal election.

On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we are rebroadcasting a conversation from our October 2018 defence procurement conference in Ottawa. Join moderator Ian Brodie in discussion with Murray Brewster, Michael Vandergrift, Bill Matthews, and Nicolas Todd as they discuss how we define defence procurement success. 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. Ian Brodie (moderator) - Associate Professor at the University of Calgary and Program Director at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Michael Vandergrift - Associate Deputy Minister at Public Services & Procurement Canada. Murray Brewster: Senior defence reporter at CBC News. Bill Matthews: Senior Associate Deputy Minister at the Department of National Defence. Nicolas Todd: Vice President, Policy, Communications & Government Relations at the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). Related Links: - "Measuring the Big Bang: Evaluating the Implementation of Strong, Secure, Engaged" [CGAI Event] (https://www.cgai.ca/fifth_annual_defence_procurement_conference) - "Strong, Secure, Engaged So Far" by Dave Perry [CGAI Policy Update] (https://www.cgai.ca/strong_secure_engaged_so_far) - "Overcoming ‘Boom and Bust'? Analyzing National Shipbuilding Plans in Canada and Australia" by Jeffrey F. Collins [CGAI Policy Paper] (https://www.cgai.ca/overcoming_boom_and_bust_analyzing_national_shipbuilding_plans_in_canada_and_australia) - "People, Partisanship and Political Games: The Defence File" by Alan Stephenson [CGAI Policy Perspective] (https://www.cgai.ca/people_partisanship_and_political_games_the_defence_file) Recording Date: October 25th, 2018 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.

After a harrowing escape, more than a hundred Syrian war zone first responders and their families are being resettled in Canada, as refugees. Hear the CBC's Murray Brewster describe their journey and why they could still be in danger.

On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, CGAI Fellows Dave Perry, Julian Lindley-French, and Gary Soroka join host Colin Robertson to analyze Donald Trump's first NATO and G7 Summits. Join Colin and his guests for a review of Canada's role at the two meetings, a frank perspective on Trump's inaugural performance, as well as the impending implications for the rest of the Western world. Bios: Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and a Senior Advisor to Dentons LLP. David Perry - Fellow and Senior Analyst with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Was previously the Senior Security and Defence Analyst of the Conference of Defence Associations Institute and the Deputy Director of Dalhousie University's Centre for Foreign Policy Studies where he remains a fellow. Julian Lindley-French - Vice-President of the Atlantic Treaty Association, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Statecraft, Director of Europe Analytica & Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow, National Defense University, Washington DC. He is also a CGAI Fellow. Gary Soroka - Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. In 1976, he joined the Department of External Affairs and held a number of positions in Ottawa and at Canadian missions abroad. He spent most of his career as a specialist in the area of foreign policy before retiring in 2009. Book Recommendations: - David Perry - "NATO and the North Atlantic: Revitalising Collective Defence - Edited by John Andreas Olsen" (https://rusi.org/publication/whitehall-papers/nato-and-north-atlantic-revitalising-collective-defence) - Julian Lindley-French - "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Edward Gibbon" (https://www.amazon.ca/Decline-Roman-Empire-Edward-Gibbon/dp/1853264997/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496333813&sr=8-1&keywords=the+decline+and+fall+of+the+roman+empire) - Gary Soroka - "The People and the Books - Adam Kirsch" (https://www.amazon.ca/People-Books-Adam-Kirsch/dp/0393241769) Related Links: - “A Primer to the Brussels NATO Summit” – Colin Robertson (http://www.cgai.ca/a_primer_to_the_brussels_nato_summit) - “NATO: Countering Strategic Maskirovka” – Julian Lindley-French (http://www.cgai.ca/nato_countering_strategic_maskirovka) - “Growing the Defence Budget: What Would Two Percent of GDP Look Like?” – J. Craig Stone (http://www.cgai.ca/growing_the_defence_budget_what_would_two_percent_of_gdp_look_like) - “Canada's Greatest Threat: How to Mitigate Dangers of Free-Riding” – Blae Hansen (http://www.cgai.ca/canada_s_greatest_threat_how_to_mitigate_dangers_of_free_riding) - “The Year of Our Discontent: A Snapshot From Berlin” – Gary Soroka (http://www.cgai.ca/the_year_of_our_discontent_a_snapshot_from_berlin) - “The Trouble(s) with Turkey: Turkey and NATO” – Ann Griffiths (http://www.cgai.ca/the_troubles_with_turkey_and_nato) - “Is NATO Still Necessary for Canada?” – J.L. Granatstein (http://www.cgai.ca/is_nato_necessary_for_canada) - “Judy Asks: Is NATO Ready for Trump?” – Judy Dempsey (http://www.cgai.ca/inthemediamay242017a) - “U.S. views on NATO polarized while allied support climbs” – Murray Brewster (http://www.cgai.ca/inthemediamay242017b) - “Trudeau says Canada will keep sharing intelligence amid U.S. controversies” – The Canadian Press (http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/nato-brussels-thursday-1.4130769) - “Trudeau touts Canada's terror fight as Trump pushes NATO to do more” – Robert Fife (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/trudeau-touts-canadas-anti-terror-fight-as-trump-pushes-nato-to-do-more/article35111815/) Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jared Maltais and Meaghan Hobman. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Louie Palu, is an award-winning documentary photographer whose work has appeared in festivals, publications + exhibitions internationally. He is the recipient of numerous awards including a Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Grant + is a 2011-12 Bernard L Schwartz Fellow with the New America Foundation. He is well known for his work which examines social political issues such as human rights, conflict and poverty. Louie, his co-director Devin Gallagher and writer Murray Brewster present a documentary film, based on his own Louie's private journals during his coverage of the war in Afghanistan.