March 28, 2025
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In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Dr. David Perry sits down with Gordon Venner, Philippe Lagassé, Major General (Ret'd) Colin Keiver, Peter Jones and Troy Crosby to talk about the future of Canada-U.S. Defence Relations. This conversation is being supported by the Department of National Defence Minds Targeted Engagement Grant.
Guest bios:
- Gordon Venner is the Vice Co-Chair of the Board of the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA). He is the former Associate Deputy Minister of the Department of National Defence.
- Philippe Lagassé is a CGAI Fellow and Associate Professor and Barton Chair, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University.
- Major General (Ret’d) Colin Keiver is the former Deputy Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
- Peter Jones is a Professor at the University of Ottawa in Canadian Foreign Policy and Diplomacy.
- Troy Crosby is a CGAI Fellow. He is the former Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel) and Canada’s National Armaments Director (2019-2024).
Host bio: David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Recommended Readings:
- The Price of Power by Seymour M. Hersh.
- A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.
- NGOs Mediating Peace by Julia Palmiano Federer.
- Audit Culture by Cris Shore and Susan Wright.
- Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
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Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll
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