In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we’re featuring a fireside chat from our November 27th 2025 conference, Creating Pan-Domain Continental Defence, with Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), The Honourable Stephen Fuhr.

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Guest bios:

- The Honourable Stephen Fuhr is the Secretary of State (Defence Procurement).

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Host bio:

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

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Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll

Release date:

12 December 2025