The CGAI Podcast Network

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature the audio from a panel focusing on the economic and business implications of future developments in the Canada-US energy relationship from the CGAI Energy Security Forum Conference, "What is the Future of the Canada-US Energy Relationship". // For the podcast's intro section, Joe and Kelly discuss COP29 and China's rise in copper sme...

On Triple Helix edition of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Alex Salt about interoperability and interchangeability and their applications in a Canadian military context. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. Triple Helix is a Collaborative Network funded by the Department of National Defence's MINDS program. Read Alex Salt's "Canada and the Interoperability C...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with the former British High Commissioner to Canada, now British Ambassador to Mexico, about her experiences helping manage the Canada-UK relationship and some reflections on her time in Canada. // Participants' bios - Susannah is a career Diplomatic Service officer who recently completed her three-year appointment as High Comm...

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 strate...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature the audio from a panel focusing on energy policy coordination between Canada and the United States from the CGAI Energy Security Forum Conference, "What is the Future of the Canada-US Energy Relationship". // For the podcast's intro section, Joe and Kelly discuss the US election, their guesses for November oil prices, and the oil and...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Professor Raja Mohan and CGAI Fellows Stewart Beck and Vina Nadjibulla about Indian foreign policy and the Canada-India relationship in the wake of the tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions. // Participants' bios - Raja Mohan is the former director of the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore...

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 Tri...

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 Globa...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry is joined by Dr. Julie Kim to discuss the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between Russia and North Korea, and the implications for Indo-Pacific and global security. Guest bio: Dr. Julie Kim is the Canadian Global Affairs Institute's Korea Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellow – https://www.cgai.ca/julie_kim Read her piece on the Russia-DPR...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Tyler McCann and CGAI Fellows Deanna Hoton and John Weekes about Canada as an agri-food power, trade negotiations and supply management.   // Participants' bios - Tyler McCann is the Managing Director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. His career in agri-food policy includes working for federal ministers, farm gro...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature the keynote speech from the Energy Security Forum Conference, "What is the Future of the Canada-US Energy Relationship". In this speech, Robert Johnston provides an overview of the global context and how it could impact energy relations between the two countries. // For the podcast's intro section, Joe and Kelly discuss Cuba's power...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson moderates a panel of prominent experts on Canada-U.S. relations on the upcoming US election and what it could mean for Canada. Participants' bios - Bruce Stokes is a visiting senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund, and senior editor of the 2022 Transatlantic Trends Surve - David MacNaughton is the Canadian President of Palantir Te...

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 Ri...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Sara Vakhshouri about the expanding conflict between Israel and Iran, and considerations of Iranian oil export. // For the podcast's intro section, Joe and Kelly discuss the IEA's World Energy Outlook 2024. // Guest Bio: - Dr. Sara Vakhshouri is the President of SVB Energy International, Professor of Energy S...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Hon. Lloyd Axworthy and Hon. Allan Rock and Michael Manulak about how Canada should frame next year’s G7 in Kananaskis, Alberta. // Participants' bios - Lloyd Axworthy is a former president of the University of Winnipeg and Director and CEO of the Liu Institute for Global Issues at the University of British Columbia. He wa...

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...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Tracey Bodnarchuk about how women's views on energy should help inform Canadian energy policy. You can find Canada Powered by Women here: https://www.canadapoweredbywomen.ca/ // For the podcast's intro section, Joe and Kelly discuss a looming Israeli response to Iran's missile attack and projections for globa...

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 Digit...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Donald Savoie about his new book "Speaking Truth to Canadians About Their Public Service", and the role and responsibilities of the Canadian elected and unelected officials in improving Canadian government. You can find Donald's book here: https://www.mqup.ca/speaking-truth-to-canadians-about-their-public-service-products-...

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 D...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Cullen Hendrix about a recent US Department of Labour ruling against Indonesian nickel production, how it demonstrates the decline of trade globalization, and what it could mean for Canada. You can find Cullen's article for The Diplomat here: https://thediplomat.com/2024/09/us-forced-labor-ruling-on-indonesia...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Laura Dawson, Nathalie Kinloch, and Ryan Greer. This podcast is associated with the work of the Expert Group on Canada-U.S. Relations, an initiative supported by The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, and the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Participants' bios - Laura Dawson is Execu...

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...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Kristen Csenkey about how electrification could open cyber vulnerabilities for Western militaries, and what can be done to resolve these issues. You can find Kristen's article for War on the Rocks here: https://warontherocks.com/2024/06/power-and-tension-the-cyber-security-problems-of-military-electrification...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Martha Hall Findlay and Carlo Dade about western Canadian interests in the Canada-US relationship. This podcast is associated with the work of the Expert Group on Canada-U.S. Relations, an initiative supported by The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, and the Canadian Global Affairs Insti...