DEFENCE DECONSTRUCTED PODCAST

September 12, 2025

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In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we sit down with Lieutenant-General Erick Simoneau and Chief Warrant Officer François Fleury to discuss the recent major announcement made by the Prime Minister regarding new additions to the compensation and benefits of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Guest bios:

• Lieutenant-General Erick Simoneau is the Commander of Military Personnel Command

• Chief Warrant Officer François Fleury is the Chief Warrant Officer Military Personnel Command

Host bio:

• David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Recommended Readings:

• Thinking, Fast And Slow by Daniel Kahneman

• Conquering Crisis: Ten Lessons to Learn Before You Need Them by William H. Mcraven

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