In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Dr. Paul Mitchell, to discuss professional military education in Canada, looking at the current state of student preparation in the CAF, the hiring of the department with the budgetary expansion and Canada’s unique approach to military education.

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Guest bios:

Dr. Paul Mitchell is the Deputy Chair of the Department of Military Plans and Operations at the Canadian Forces College

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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 Expanse" series by James S. A. Corey

- "A Two-Edged Sword" by Nicholas Tracy

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Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll

Release date:

21 November 2025