The CGAI Podcast Network

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" ht...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Richard Norris about the energy trilemma between affordability, security, and sustainability, and the vision of this trilemma from Japan, Asia, and Europe. // For the intro session, Kelly and Joe discuss Turkey's role as a natural gas hub, declining inflation in Canada, and the question of EV demand in Europe...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Anne Applebaum about the global authoritarian regimes which are coordinating in their attacks on the democratic world, and what can be done to combat them. // Participants' bios - Anne Applebaum is an historian and accomplished journalist, and the author of several books on the rise of authoritarian regimes. You can find h...

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 infrastruc...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Brian Kingston about the recently imposed Canadian tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports, and the strategic reasoning behind them. // For the intro session, Kelly and Joe discuss the Trump-Harris debate and the outlook for green methanol in global shipping. // Guest Bio: - Brian Kingston is a CGAI Fello...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Hon. Adrew Leslie, Vincent Rigby and Vadm. (Retd.) Mark Norman about the meaning of the defence relationship between Canada and the United States, and the current status of this central component of bilateral relations. // Participants' bios - The Honourable Andrew Leslie is a former Member of Parliament for Orléans and re...

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 po...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan begin with a discussion on major issues in global energy security, including the causes of the current oil market volatility and recently announced Canadian tariffs on Chinese EVs. For the interview section of the podcast, we take a look back at a previous episode featuring Elizabeth Press about the International Renew...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Hon. Perrin Beatty and Fen Hampson about Canada-US relations as we prepare for a new American political map. 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 Aff...

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 Rea...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Mark Rowlinson for a labour perspective on strategic industries like energy, vehicles, and steel. // Guest Bio: - Mark Rowlinson is a Partner at Goldblatt Partners, and previously worked for the United Steelworkers of Canada // Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institu...

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/20...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with CGAI Fellows Richard Fadden, Frank Graves and Christopher Waddell about the challenges facing Canada in mitigating foreign interference. You can find Dick's interview with the Macdonald Laurier Institute here: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/richard-fadden-on-dealing-with-foreign-interference-in-canada-inside-policy/ You can f...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to The Hon. John McKay about the House of Commons’ National Defence Committee report on defence procurement. Then (34:28), David Perry moderates a panel on Canada’s continental defence capabilities with Cmdre Jason Armstrong, David Hazen, then BGen Chris McKenna, and Peter Saunders Guests’ bios: The Hon. John McKay is Chair of the House...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan interviews Justin Riemer about the goals of Emissions Reduction Alberta, its place in Canada's innovation ecosystem, and larger Canadian national goals around economic and energy security. You can find ERA's documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxuZYEKYt6s You can find Energy Security Cubed episodes mentioned in the podc...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Jonathan Fried and Kevin Nealer about the risks facing Canada and the wider world, and how we should think about mitigating them. // Participants' bios - Kevin Nealer is a principal at the Washington-based Scowcroft Group where he focuses on China and Southeast Asia. He previously served on President Obama’s Intelligence A...

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Commodore Kristjan Monaghan about his experiences at RIMPAC, role in the exercise, and lessons learned. Then at 34:10, Dave has a discussion with Dr. Casey Babb about the China-Russia partnership in light of his recent paper for us, titled "A Match Made in Heaven: China-Russia Technology Co-operation and Canada’s National Security". Y...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Kristen van de Biezenbos about the challenge of balancing local environmental considerations and the larger issues of energy security and climate change. You can find Kristen's article for the Osgoode Hall Law Journal here: https://digitalcommons.osgoode.yorku.ca/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3813&context=ohlj...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Tim Sargent and CGAI Fellows Lawrence Herman and John Weekes about Canada-US trade and the upcoming review of the CUSMA. 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 Canadia...

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) P...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature the second part of an extensive interview with Hal Kvisle about how climate and energy policy has evolved in Canada, and how the energy industry has shifted to meet these constraints. // For the intro session, Kelly and Joe discuss Glencore's decision to reverse its planned exit from coal mining, and the question of how rosy Canada's...

On this episode of the Event Edit, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine speaks to Dr. Dani Belo and Dr. David Curtis Wright about the threats to Taiwan and the Taiwan Strait. This episode is part of a series made in partnership with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. You can view the papers and listen to the podcasts here: https://www.cgai.ca/2024_taiwan_series Guests Bios: Dani Belo is currently an Ass...

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Norbert Eschborn about his five years in Canada, the role of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, and the German-Canadian relationship. // Participants' bios - Dr. Norbert Eschborn is the Founding Director of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung's office in Canada // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadi...

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 conferen...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature the first part of an extensive interview with Hal Kvisle about how climate and energy policy has evolved in Canada, and how the energy industry has shifted to meet these constraints. Stay tuned to next week's episode to catch the second part of the interview! // For the intro session, Kelly and Joe discuss the energy security impacts...