On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson speaks to the Hon. David Collenette, LGen (ret’d) the Hon. Andrew Leslie, and the Hon. Peter McKay about Canada’s defence policy and its future strategic position.

Participants' bios

The Honourable David Collenette PC, LLD, FCILT, served as a Liberal Member of Parliament from Toronto for 21 years and as a Cabinet Minister under three Prime Ministers – Pierre Trudeau, John Turner and Jean Chretien – https://natoassociation.ca/hon-david-collenette-pc-lld/

Lt. General the Honourable Andrew Leslie, PC, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD, MA has been a soldier, business leader and federal Member of Parliament. https://carleton.ca/npsia/people/andrew-leslie/

The Hon. Peter McKay served in the Parliament of Canada for over 18 years as a cabinet minister in high-profile portfolios, including Justice and Attorney General, Department of National Defense, Foreign Affairs and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. He now serves on the CGAI Advisory Board.

Host bio:

Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson

Read and Stream:

What Is Government Good At? by Donald Savoie – https://www.mqup.ca/what-is-government-good-at--products-9780773546219.php

SAS Rogue Heroes – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10405370/

The Bodyguard – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7493974/

In the Line of Duty – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2303687/

Books by Daniel Silva – https://danielsilvabooks.com/the-books/a-complete-listing/

Book by Ken Follet – https://ken-follett.com/books/

Recording Date: 9 February 2023.

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.