In this inaugural episode, Commissionaires Nova Scotia CEO and host, Barry Pitcher, sits down with the Honourable Peter MacKay, PC, KC, to discuss the evolving security landscape and the importance of supporting Canada’s veterans. From service to defence, this conversation explores leadership, legacy and national purpose. Topics Covered: Peter MacKay’s role with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as Defence Minister during the Afghanistan conflictImportance of ensuring the CAF has support, resources, capabilities, respect and personnelChanges in Canada’s security environment Arctic Defence and Halifax connection with NATO DIANAVeteran advocacy and supportCommissionaires Hiring Veterans and First RespondersVolunteering in the Community, Peter MacKay and Wounded Warriors Links & Resources:Commissionaires Nova Scotia: https://commissionaires.ca/podcast  About The Honourable Peter MacKay: https://www.mcinnescooper.com/news/deloitte-canada-and-mcinnes-cooper-welcome-former-cabinet-minister-the-hon-peter-mackay-p-c-q-c/ About the Afghan Conflict: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/wars-and-conflicts/afghanistanWounded Warriors: https://woundedwarriors.ca/What is a challenge coin? https://commissionaires.ca/en/articles/specially-minted-challenge-coins-presented-to-commissionaires-during-the-organizations-centennial/ Westray Mine Tragedy: https://museumofindustry.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/coal-and-grit/tragedy-westray NATO DIANA: https://www.diana.nato.int/ Human Trafficking Awareness: https://commissionaires.ca/en/articles/commissionaires-nova-scotia-joins-fight-against-human-trafficking/Navigating the North, McInnes Cooper Event https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/92ab0b29-bf64-4ca9-86aa-64a2a0d5f2ab@88a63737-494d-4ec2-91b9-8d86f2908c74Subscribe to Purpose & Protection for more conversations on service, security and leadership.Presented by Commissionaires Nova ScotiaProduced by PodstarterBecome a commissionaire: commissionaires.ca 

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