In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we’re featuring a panel discussion from our November 27th 2025 conference Creating Pan-Domain Continental Defence, that was focused on “Integrated Air and Missile Defence”. It featuring CGAI Fellows Col (ret’d) Dr. Al Stephenson, Peter Bates and Dr. James Fergusson, as well as Peggy Mason, the President of the Rideau Institute.

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Guest bios:

- Peter Bates is a CGAI Fellow and a retired veteran Canadian Foreign Service Officer.

- Dr. James Fergusson is a CGAI Fellow and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Political Studies, and Deputy Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies.

- Peggy Mason is the President of the Rideau Institute

- Col (ret’d) Dr. Al Stephenson is a CGAI Fellow and is an aviation consultant and a 35-year veteran of the Canadian Forces.

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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:

05 December 2025