2025 marks 15 years of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. In this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed, CGAI’s CEO, Dave Perry, sits down with Arianne Reza and John McCarthy to discuss its progress and barriers it has overcome.

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Guest bios:

- Arianne Reza is the Deputy Minister for Public Services and Procurement Canada and oversees key government internal services as part of the work Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). Arianne was previously the Associate Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister for Procurement at PSPC, the senior official responsible for federal procurement.

- John McCarthy is the CEO of Seaspan and oversees all new build construction for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard. John was previously the Chief Program Officer of Seaspan Shipyards for the past four years and oversaw all new construction programs as part of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy.

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Host bio: David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

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Recommended Readings:

- "Epic Hikes of the World" by Lonely Planet.

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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:

21 March 2025