Listen "The Future of Canada-U.S. Defence Relations"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed, 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.
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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).
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Host bio: David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
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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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Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.
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Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll
Release date:
28 March 2025
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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).
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Host bio: David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
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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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Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.
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Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll
Release date:
28 March 2025
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