In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with with Philippe Lagassé, to further discuss the new budget and reflecting on the government's direction so far on defence policy and some of the initial parts of the forthcoming Defence Industrial Strategy.

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Guest bios:

Philippe Lagassé is a CGAI Fellow and an associate professor and Barton Chair at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University.

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Host bio:

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

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Recommended Readings:

- "A New Blueprint for Government" by Kevin G. Lynch and James R. Mitchell

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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:

14 November 2025