The CGAI Podcast Network

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe talks with Patrick O'Rourke about the views of investors on Canada's energy strategy, and what this means for the development of much-needed infrastructure. For the intro, Joe covers the Alberta-Montana dispute over electricity trade and the growing role of Chinese solar panels in Africa. // Guest Bio: - Patrick O'Rourke is Managing Directo...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Jonathan Fried and Kevin Nealer to discuss the current state of CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC. // Participants' bios: Jonathan Fried is a CGAI Fellow and former Ambassador to Japan and the World Trade Organization Canada, as well as Senior Foreign Policy Advisor to former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Kevin Nealer is a Principal at the Sco...

In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Thomas Juneau to examine current developments in Iran, assess the stability and trajectory of the regime, and evaluate the role and impact of the United States. // Guest bios: Thomas Juneau is a CGAI Fellow and a Professor at the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs // Host bio: David Perry,...

On this special episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss the vibes from Washington D.C. on CUSMA, continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, oil price predictions for May, and Spain's choices on energy subsidies. You can find the Politico article here: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/05/inside-collapse-canada-us-trade-deal-00905837 // Donate to CGAI her...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee and Richard Gimblett about the Battle of the Atlantic, Richard’s new book, and future developments in the Royal Canadian Navy. // Participants' bios: Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee is the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy Richard Gimblett is a former naval officer, scholar, historian and author of sever...

In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine sits down with LCol Marc Kieley to discuss the work of the Canadian Leadership and Recruit School and its efforts in supporting the military's reconstitution objectives. // Guest bios: LCol Marc Kieley is the Commander of the Canadian Leadership and Recruit School // Host bio: Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is the Vice-President, Ottawa...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan talks with Eric Miller about the role of energy in CUSMA/USMCA review and how Canadian policymakers should consider the views from Washington. --- Guest: - Eric Miller a CGAI Fellow and the President and CEO of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group - Joe Calnan is VP Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. ---...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Sabine Sparwasser and Roger Hilton to discuss Hungary's latest election, populism and Eastern Europe. // Participants' bios: Sabine Sparwasser is a CGAI Fellow, the Dean at Mercator Kolleg für internationale Aufgaben and is a former Ambassador of Germany to Canada. Roger Hilton is a CGAI Fellow and Media Presenter & Research Fel...

In the second episode of our series with the 1 Canada Air Division, David Perry sits down with LCol Matt Cochrane to discuss his position, the role of the Intelligence branch, and adapting to new technologies and intelligence needs in an ever-evolving defence environment. // Guest bios: LCol Matt Cochrane is Chief of the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance and Division Chief of the Inte...

On this special episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature a webinar focused on the role of Canada in the current energy crisis. For the intro, Joe unpacks the meaning of "Energy Superpower" and whether Canada should aim for this goal. --- Guests: - Kevin Birn is a Vice President, leads the Center of Emissions Excellence, and also serves as the Chief Analyst for Canadian Oil Markets...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Michael Pearson to discuss his latest book, "Private Letters, Public Matters: The Family Correspondence of Lester B Pearson", which looks at the letters between his grandfather, former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson and his father, Diplomat Geoffrey Pearson. // Participants' bios: Michael Pearson is the grandson of former Prim...

In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Hon. Randall Schriver and Mike Kuiken to discuss their 2025 Annual Report to Congress by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. We look at the work the Commission has done, updates on the link between China and Iran, and how this fits in the U.S. national security defence ecosystem. // Guest bios: Hon. Randall Sc...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Sara Vakhshouri joins Joe Calnan to unpack why disruption to the Strait of Hormuz has global economic and security consequences beyond just energy. --- Guest: Sara Vakhshouri a CGAI Fellow and the Founder of SVB Energy International Joe Calnan is VP Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Reading recommendation:...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with The Honourable Peter MacKay, The Honourable Jean Charest and Gary Doer to talk about Mark Carney's first year as the Prime Minister of Canada. // Participants' bios: The Honourable Peter MacKay is the former Minister of Defence, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Justice and Attorney Governor General of Canada The Honourab...

In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we present the first episode in our series with the 1 Canada Air Division. In our first feature, David Perry sits down with Colonel Curtis Wright, to discuss routine operations that are managed from the Combined Aerospace Operations Centre (CAOC),  how we coordinate with allied operation centres and what the evolution of the CAOC will look like as the Roya...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Charles St-Arnaud joins Joe Calnan to unpack the economic consequences of the ongoing energy crisis for Canada. For the intro, Joe explores various oil price benchmarks and what they mean. --- Guest: Charles St-Arnaud is the Chief Economist of Servus Credit Union Joe Calnan is VP Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Inst...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Peter Jones to discuss the ongoing components influencing Canada's relationship with the U.S. and what the future of trade might look like. // Participants' bios: Peter Jones is a professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat an...

In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Chris Pogue, the President Defence and Space at Calian Group. We discuss talk why IP matters so much for Canada in the context of the DIS, and what Canada should be doing to protect it. We look at why we should make more funding available for IP development, invest in the protection of IP and enable fair use for Canada where Cana...

On this special episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss Canada's representation at CERAWeek, their oil price predictions for April, updates on the Iran war, and more. // Donate to CGAI here: buy.stripe.com/28o29deEmeCH1ck8ww // - Kelly Ogle is a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is VP, Energy and Calgary O...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Adam Chapnick, Raymond Blake and Ian Brodie to discuss Mark Carney's first year as Prime Minister. // Participants' bios: Adam Chapnick is Professor of Defence Studies at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto and co-author of Canada First, Not Canada Alone: A History of Canadian Foreign Policy Ian Brodie is Professor of Politic...

In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Dr. Lilit Klein to discuss her latest paper, "Canada, the EU, and the Future of the ITAR Exemption". // Guest bios: Dr. Lilit Klein is the Editor of Research and Publications at the CDA Institute // Host bio: David Perry, President & CEO, Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Recommended Readings: - "Canada, the EU, a...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature a re-run where Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Greg Brew about the Trump Administration's possible stance toward Iran and the wider Middle East. For the intro, Joe unpacks the meaning of attacks on energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf and the discussions at CERAWeek. --- Guest: Greg Brew is a CGAI Fellow, an analyst with Eur...

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Christopher Sands, Carlo Dade, Matthew Holmes and Laurence Herman to discuss Chris' latest publication, "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement 2026: Review and déjà vu". // Participants' bios: Christopher Sands is the Director for the Centre of Canadian Studies at The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced I...

In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Dr. Julie Kim, our Korea Fellow, to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to Australia, India and Japan, opportunities for cooperation with Indo-Pacific countries and Canada-ROK maritime security cooperation. // Guest bios: Dr. Julie Kim is the Korea Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Host bio: Da...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe is joined by David Detomasi to discuss the ongoing crisis in the Persian Gulf and the historical precedents of the 1970s and 1980s. You can find David's book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Profits-Power-Navigating-Politics-Geopolitics/dp/1487520107 // Guest Bio: - David Detomasi is a Professor & Distinguished Teaching Fellow of International B...