The CGAI Podcast Network

On today's Global Exchange Podcast, we are rebroadcasting the "Looking at Canadian Trade" presentation by John Hannaford from our March 10, 3rd Annual, Canada’s State of Trade Conference.

The Global Exchange is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts!

Bios:



- Colin Robertson (host): A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.



- John Hannaford: Deputy Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada.

Recommended Links:

- “3rd Annual Canada’s State of Trade Conference” (https://www.cgai.ca/3rd_annual_canadas_state_of_trade_conference)

Recording Date: March 10, 2020

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Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we feature a discussion with CGAI fellow Ian Mack about his policy perspective, "Complex Project Delivery Capability Matters."

Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and today’s episode is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI).

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Bios:



- Dave Perry (host): Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.



- Ian Mack: CGAI fellow and was director-general in the Department of National Defence from 2007 to 2017 and was responsible for the conception, shaping and support to the launch and subsequent implementation of the National Shipbuilding Strategy. He is also Fellow of the International Centre for Complex Project Management

Recommended Readings:


- "The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups" by Daniel Coyle (https://www.amazon.ca/Culture-Code-Secrets-Highly-Successful/dp/0804176981)

Related Links:



- “Complex Project Delivery Capability Matters" [Policy Perspective] by Ian Mack (https://www.cgai.ca/complex_project_delivery_capability_matters)

Recording Date: 8 April 2020

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Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary.

Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's Global Exchange Podcast, we are joined by The Right Honourable Paul Martin to discuss his piece, "The G20 Today: Pandemic Disease, Climate Change, and the Need for a Rules-Based Order" (https://www.cgai.ca/the_g20_today_pandemic_disease_climate_change_and_the_need_for_a_rules_based_order).

The Global Exchange is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts!

Bios:



- Colin Robertson (host): A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.



- Rt Hon. Paul Martin: Canada's 21st prime minister.

Recommended Readings/Media:

- "Dances with DependencyOut of Poverty Through Self-Reliance" by Calvin Helin (https://www.amazon.ca/Dances-Dependency-Poverty-Through-Self-Reliance-ebook/dp/B00KXJHOAC)

- "Polar Imperative: A History of Arctic Sovereignty in North America" by Shelagh D. Grant(https://www.amazon.ca/Polar-Imperative-History-Sovereignty-America-ebook/dp/B004SQN3JC)

Recommended Links:

- “The G20 Today: Pandemic Disease, Climate Change, and the Need for a Rules-Based Order” [Policy Perspective] by The Rt. Hon. Paul Martin (https://www.cgai.ca/the_g20_today_pandemic_disease_climate_change_and_the_need_for_a_rules_based_order)


Recording Date: April 2, 2020

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Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we feature a discussion with CGAI fellow Matthew Fisher on trade and security ties between Canada and Japan in the context of growing tensions between China and Japan.

Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and today’s episode is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI).

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Bios:



- Dave Perry (host): Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.



- Matthew Fisher: CGAI fellow with 34 years of experience working as a foreign correspondent for Canadian newspapers.

Recommended Readings:


- “Scotty: A Hockey Life Like No Other” by Ken Dryden (https://www.amazon.ca/Scotty-Hockey-Life-Like-Other/dp/B07X644NKM)

Related Links:



- “Discussing Op NEON and the Canadian Navy's Passage Through The Taiwan Strait” [Defence Deconstructed Podcast] (https://www.cgai.ca/discussing_op_neon_and_the_canadian_navys_passage_through_the_taiwan_strait)

- “Energy, Trade and Geopolitics In Asia: The Implications for Canada” by Jeff Kucharski [CGAI/School of Public Policy paper] (https://www.cgai.ca/energy_trade_and_geopolitics_in_asia_the_implications_for_canada)

Recording Date: 9 March 2020

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Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

In the 21st episode of Battle Rhythm, Steve and Stef discuss CDS Vance’s letter including Operations Laser, Impact and Unifier, along with a hold on recruiting for the CAF and what the US Military should be doing in the ‘War on COVID’. Our Feature Interview this week is with Brigadier-General Greg Smith, [30:50] in Mons, Belgium.

Battle Rhythm is part of the CGAI Podcast Network, a partner of the CDSN-RCDS, © 2020, all rights reserved. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts!

Host Biographies:

-Stéfanie von Hlatky: Associate Professor of political studies at Queen’s University and the former Director of the Queen’s Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP). Her research focuses on NATO, armed forces, military interventions, and defence policy. Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

-Stephen M. Saideman: Paterson Chair in International Affairs, as well as Director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network – Réseau Canadien Sur La Défense et la Sécurité, and Professor of International Affairs at Carleton University. Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Related Links:

- CDSN-RCDS (www.cdsn-rcds.com/)

On today's Global Exchange Podcast, we are rebroadcasting the Wrap Up Armchair Discussion from our March 10, 3rd Annual, Canada’s State of Trade Conference. The discussion was moderated by Allison Gifford and featured Rachel Bendayan, Randy Hoback, and Brian Masse.

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Bios:



- Colin Robertson (host): A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.



- Allison Gifford: Director of Public Affairs, UPS.

- Rachel Bendayan: LPC MP for Outremont, Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade.

- Randy Hoback: CPC MP for Prince Albert, on the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade.

- Brian Masse: NDP MP for Windsor West, on the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science, and Technology.

Recommended Readings/Media:

- “Queen of the South” [Netflix series] (https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80107369)

- “Apex Legends” [video game] (https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends)

Recommended Links:

- “3rd Annual Canada’s State of Trade Conference” (https://www.cgai.ca/3rd_annual_canadas_state_of_trade_conference)


Recording Date: March 10, 2020

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Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we are rebroadcasting a recording of the “The Maritime Dimension of North American Defence” panel with moderator Dave Perry and featuring Capt (N) Doug Campbell, John Sanford, Neil O’Rourke, and RAdm Steve Waddell from our 29 Jan. 2020 Modernizing North American Defence conference.

Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and today’s episode is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). This conference was made possible by the MINDS program from the Department of National Defence.

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Bios:
- Dave Perry (host): Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.


- Capt (N) Doug Campbell: Director Naval Major Crown Project for the Royal Canadian Navy.

- John Sanford: Leads the Maritime Security Department within the United States’ National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office.

- Neil O’Rourke: Assistant Commissioner, Arctic Region for the Canadian Coast Guard.

- RAdm Steve Waddell: Royal Canadian Navy, Vice-Commander for U.S. 2nd Fleet.

Related Links:
- “Modernizing North American Defence” [Conference Program] (https://www.cgai.ca/modernization_of_north_american_defence)
- “Aging Norad warning system can’t detect Russian bombers in time, Canadian officer warns” [Canadian Press article] (https://globalnews.ca/news/6480258/norad-system-russian-bombers-outdated/)

Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary.

Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's Global Exchange Podcast, we are featuring a recording of Stephen Tapp’s “EDC Overview of Facts and Figures” presentation from our March 10, 3rd Annual, Canada’s State of Trade Conference.

The Global Exchange is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts!

Bios:



- Colin Robertson (host): A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.



- Stephen Tapp: Deputy Chief Economist and Director of the Economic Research and Analysis Department at Export Development Canada.

Recommended Readings:

- “The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google” by Scott Galloway (https://www.amazon.ca/Four-Hidden-Amazon-Facebook-Google-ebook/dp/B06WP982HX)

Recommended Links:

- “Canadian trade confidence continues to slide” [EDC commentary by Stephen Tapp] (https://www.edc.ca/en/weekly-commentary/canadian-trade-confidence-slides-in-2020.html)


Recording Date: March 10, 2020

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Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we talked with Vice Admiral (retired) Bruce Donaldson about potential support to the COVID-19 pandemic response from the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces if they were asked to respond.

Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and today’s episode is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI).

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Bios:


- Dave Perry (host): Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.


- Bruce Donaldson: Advisory Council Member of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, an associate consultant with CFN Consultants, Vice Admiral (retired) from the Royal Canadian Navy with 36 years of service. Former Vice Chief of Defence Staff and former Commander of Canadian Domestic Operations with the Canadian Armed Forces.

Related Links:


- “COVID-19” [Health Canada] (https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html)

- “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public” [WHO] (https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public)

- “National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces – COVID-19” [DND] (https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/campaigns/covid-19.html)

- "Operation LASER" [DND] (https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/operations/military-operations/current-operations/laser.html)

Recording Date: 17 March 2020

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Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

In the 20th episode of Battle Rhythm, Steve and our guest co-host this week, Anessa Kimball, fellow co-director of the CDSN and lead of the Security theme recap CDSN events and discuss governance under COVID, changes in the CAF leadership and finding creative ways to connect with students with social distancing. Our Emerging Scholar interview features CDSN Capstone Laureate, David Hofmann [39:30], Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of New Brunswick, who presented his paper at the last Gregg Centre Annual Conference. This week’s Peeve is on hiatus as we provide more info on our upcoming Summer Institute.

Battle Rhythm is part of the CGAI Podcast Network, a partner of the CDSN-RCDS, © 2020, all rights reserved. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts!

Related Links:

- CDSN-RCDS (www.cdsn-rcds.com/)