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What a Mixed Fighter Fleet Would Mean for Canada
Jun 5, 2026
37m 01s
Why Canada is Buying a Swedish Surveillance Aircraft Over U.S. Bids
May 29, 2026
25m 22s
The Suspension of the Canada-U.S. Defence Board: What it Means for Trust and Defence Cooperation
May 28, 2026
34m 27s
Will Expanded Defence Investment Agency Powers Streamline Procurement?
May 15, 2026
57m 28s
What Does Canada Gain by Hosting NATO-Backed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank?
May 8, 2026
42m 41s
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| 6/5/26 |  What a Mixed Fighter Fleet Would Mean for Canada | This week there are reports that Canada is revisiting the possibility of acquiring a mixed fleet of fighter aircraft, including F-35s and Saab Gripens. The debate comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the reliability of U.S. security commitments in Europe, NATO force planning, and the strategic need to balance continental defence with international obligations. In this episode of the Expert Series, Dr. Justin Massie and Richard Shimooka examine the strategic, operational, and industrial implic... | 37m 01s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 |  Why Canada is Buying a Swedish Surveillance Aircraft Over U.S. Bids | This week, Canada formally entered negotiations with Saab to purchase the GlobalEye airborne early warning system. The announcement comes amid growing political tensions between Ottawa and Washington, a review of the Lockheed Martin F-35 program, and broader efforts by the government to diversify Canada’s defence partnerships beyond the United States. In this episode of the Expert Series, MGen (Ret'd) Colin Keiver examines the strategic, operational, and industrial implications of Canada’s po... | 25m 22s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 |  The Suspension of the Canada-U.S. Defence Board: What it Means for Trust and Defence Cooperation | The Permanent Joint Board on Defence (PJBD), a long-standing but low-profile mechanism for Canada–U.S. defence coordination, has recently been suspended, raising questions about the state of institutional dialogue underpinning North American security cooperation. While operational channels such as NORAD remain in place, the pause in this advisory forum has prompted broader reflection on how Canada and the United States manage strategic coordination and trust. On this week’s episode of the Ex... | 34m 27s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 |  Will Expanded Defence Investment Agency Powers Streamline Procurement? | The Liberal government plans to significantly expand the newly created Defence Investment Agency (DIA), giving it broader authority beyond standard military procurement and a wider role that could touch other areas of the economy. These plans were outlined in a ways and means motion in the House of Commons and formalized in May 2026 through the Defence Investment Agency Act, part of the Budget 2025 Implementation Act No. 2. The Act establishes the DIA as a stand-alone entity led by a dedicate... | 57m 28s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 |  What Does Canada Gain by Hosting NATO-Backed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank? | As countries place greater focus on defence spending, supply chain security, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure, NATO allies and partner nations are moving forward with plans for the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, or DSRB. The proposed institution would provide long-term financing for defence, security, and resilience projects across allied countries. Canada has played a leading role in the discussions and has been selected to host the bank’s future headquarters, with several... | 42m 41s | ||||||
| 5/3/26 |  One Year In: Has Carney Strengthened Canada’s Defence? | As the Mark Carney government marks one year since its April 28, 2025 election, its defence agenda has been defined by a sharp increase in military spending, major procurement and procurement-system reforms, and a series of new industrial and international defence partnerships in response to a more contested global security environment and ongoing pressure from the United States under Donald Trump. This includes efforts to rebuild CAF readiness, accelerate capability delivery, and expand Cana... | 33m 24s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 |  How Are Emerging Threats Reshaping Arctic Security and Continental Defence? | The Arctic has become an increasingly important focus of North American defence planning due to its geographic role as the shortest route for a range of modern missile systems and its growing relevance to surveillance, maritime activity, and early-warning infrastructure. At the same time, evolving threats are placing pressure on existing continental defence arrangements, particularly the Canada–U.S. bilateral NORAD framework, to operate across multiple domains and integrate air, maritime, spa... | 34m 49s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 |  Nordic Approaches to Total Defence | As NATO adapts to a rapidly evolving security environment following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, countries across the Nordic region are strengthening deterrence by advancing “total defence” models that integrate military capability with civilian resilience, critical infrastructure protection, and whole-of-society preparedness. On today’s episode of the Expert Series, or fellow Dr. David Borys is joined by Ambassador Signe Burgstaller, Ambassador of Sweden to Canada; Ambassador Ha... | 43m 59s | ||||||
| 4/9/26 |  Total Defence in the Baltics | As NATO adapts to a rapidly evolving security environment following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, countries across the Nordic-Baltic region are strengthening deterrence by adopting a “total defence” approach that integrates military capability with civilian resilience, economic stability, and societal preparedness. On today’s episode of the Expert Series, Ambassador Egidijus Meilūnas, Ambassador of Lithuania to Canada; Ambassador Margus Rava, Ambassador of Estonia to Canada; and C... | 45m 27s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 |  Canada Hits 2% Defence Spending: Substance or Symbolism? | On March 26, 2026, Canada reached the NATO defence spending target of two per cent of GDP for the first time in decades. The government achieved this after a late boost to defence funding, supported by internal reorganization and measures to strengthen the military. The milestone reflects Canada’s efforts to meet allied expectations and reinforce its defence capabilities. Today, Dr. Philippe Lagassé and Dr. Stephen Saideman analyze the significance of Canada reaching 2% of GDP on defence spe... | 32m 28s | ||||||
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| 3/27/26 |  On the Sidelines of the 2026 Ottawa Conference with Dr. David Borys | On today’s episode of the Expert Series, we bring you a special recap recorded on the sidelines of the 2026 Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence - capturing timely reflections aligned with this year’s theme, “The Road to 5%.” As Canada signals a major shift in defence spending and strategic posture, this episode offers a snapshot of the conversations shaping thinking in real time across the defence and security community. Drawing on conversations with speakers throughout the event, this ... | 56m 06s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 |  Carney Announces $35B Plan for Arctic Defence | As Canada seeks its security and operational capacity in the North, Prime Minister Mark Carney recently announced a $35-billion federal plan to expand defence capabilities and infrastructure across the Arctic and northern regions, including upgrades to military bases, new operational hubs, improved airports, and road construction projects. On today’s episode of the Expert Series, MGen (Ret’d) Michel Lalumiere, Dr. James Fergusson, and Dr. Rob Huebert joined us to discuss the significance of ... | 55m 21s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 |  India and Canada Reset Ties with Increased Defence Cooperation | As Canada seeks to strengthen its independence and resilience in a more uncertain world, Prime Minister Mark Carney recently embarked on a 10-day tour of the Indo-Pacific, meeting with leaders in India, Australia, and Japan. Today, Jonathan Berkshire Miller, Rohinton Medhora, Vina Nadjibulla, and Mike Hughes joined us to discuss the strategic significance of Prime Minister Carney’s visit to Asia, the India-Canada "reset", the potential for deeper defence and economic ties with Indo-Pacific ... | 59m 38s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 |  What is the endgame in Iran? | On February 28, 2026, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was assassinated, an event that shocked the region and raised significant questions about Iran’s operational security. While his death is undeniably significant, the Islamic Republic survives his assassination, though it emerges considerably weakened, particularly given prior leadership losses and ongoing military and infrastructure degradation. Dr. Thomas Juneau, professor at the University of Ottawa’s Graduate School of Public and I... | 27m 38s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 |  Operationalizing the Defence Industrial Strategy: Can Canada Deliver? | On today’s episode of the Expert Series, CDA Institute Executive Director Gaëlle Rivard Piché and CGAI President & CEO David Perry examine how Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy is redefining the relationship between strategic autonomy, economic prosperity, and national security. They discuss the structural reforms and cultural shifts required to drive innovation, strengthen sovereign capabilities, and align economic growth with geopolitical realities. This episode unpacks t... | 44m 33s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 |  Unpacking Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy | On today’s episode of the Expert Series, we examine Canada’s first Defence Industrial Strategy and how it aims to reshape military readiness, domestic industrial capacity, and Canada’s position in a rapidly shifting geopolitical environment. Vice-Admiral (Ret’d) Mark Norman, Lieutenant-General (Ret’d) Andrew Leslie, and the Honourable Peter MacKay assess the strategy’s ambition, its proposed “Build–Partner–Buy” framework, and the creation of a new Defence Investment Agency. They discuss... | 58m 47s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 |  Wargaming in the Arctic | On today’s episode of the Expert Series, we delve into the strategic complexities of Arctic security through the lens of wargaming. MGen (Ret’d) Dennis Thompson, creator of the game and Senior Mentor and Instructor at the Canadian Forces College, and Ven Adamov, Partner and Data Analytics Leader in KPMG’s Risk Services Practice, share their experiences and key takeaways while highlighting the geopolitical dynamics and military readiness challenges faced by Canada and its NATO allies. Th... | 41m 17s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 |  How is Canada Rebuilding Its Armed Forces? | On today’s episode of the Expert Series, UBC Professor and CDA Institute Fellow David Borys is joined by CDAI Chair General (Ret’d) Tom Lawson and Vice-Chair Wendy Gilmour to discuss their recent National Post opinion piece on rebuilding the Canadian Armed Forces. Together, they examine Canada’s defence spending and its implications for the military, including recruitment and retention challenges, procurement hurdles, and how new investments could strengthen operational readiness, support the... | 43m 06s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 |  Montreal Climate Security Summit Series, Part 3: Ukraine, Energy, and Readiness in Modern Warfare | As Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure this week, the links between defence planning, energy vulnerability, and resilience in Europe are once again front of mind. In this very timely release, the CDA Institute’s Climate Security Programme is sharing the third and final episode of its Special Expert Series highlighting key insights from the 4th Montreal Climate Security Summit, co-hosted with @NATO CCASCOE. In this episode, Programme Director @Pauline Baudu is ... | 28m 50s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 |  Can Carney's Canada Contend with a "Ruptured" Global Order? | On today’s episode of The Expert Series Podcast, we speak with Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor at The Economist, to examine the Trump administration’s interest in Greenland, growing strains within the transatlantic alliance, and what recent developments at the World Economic Forum in Davos reveal about the future of global order. Joshi reflects on the implications of renewed great power competition, alliance uncertainty, and the erosion of long-standing assumptions underpinning internati... | 29m 17s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 |  Montreal Climate Security Summit (MCSS) Series, Part 2: Climate Disinformation as a Strategic Risk | The CDA Institute’s Climate Security Programme has launched a limited set of episodes of the Expert Series podcast highlighting key insights from the 4th Montreal Climate Security Summit (MCSS), co-hosted with NATO CCASCOE. Recorded following the 4th MCSS, our second episode features Director of the Climate Security Programme @Pauline Baudu in conversation with Dr. Andrew Heffernan, adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa and climate associate at the Information Integrity Lab. Together,... | 33m 41s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 |  What do Trump's Greenland Ambitions mean for Canada and NATO? | On today’s episode of The Expert Series Podcast, Climate Security Programme Director, Pauline Baudu talks with leading experts about Greenland and Arctic security amid renewed tensions triggered by the current U.S. administration’s annexation rhetoric and its implications for Canadian security and relations with European and NATO allies. The discussion explores why Greenland has re-emerged as a focal point of U.S. strategic interest and what this signals for the future of Arctic governance, a... | 59m 04s | ||||||
| 1/16/26 |  The Evolving Role of the National Security and Intelligence Advisor | The role of Canada’s National Security and Intelligence Advisor (NSIA) has become increasingly pivotal in response to a rapidly evolving global security environment. Created in 2005, the position was designed to address gaps in Canada’s national security architecture and to ensure the Prime Minister had a dedicated advisor to navigate the complex world of security and intelligence. Since then, the NSIA has had to adapt to a new reality in which many of the most significant threats orig... | 47m 33s | ||||||
| 1/9/26 |  Venezuela, Greenland and the 'Donroe Doctrine' | On Today’s episode of The Expert Series Podcast, Dr. Roland Paris, Ben Rowswell, and Dr. Kamran Bokhari examine the recent U.S. strikes on Venezuela, the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump’s renewed discussion around the potential acquisition of Greenland, and what pivots in U.S. national security strategy and renewed focus on the Western hemisphere mean for Canadian and global security. Paris, Rowswell, and Bokhari discuss the implications of U.S. strikes on Venezuela and ... | 1h 10m 26s | ||||||
| 12/19/25 |  2025 Year in Review: Is Canada Prepared for the Threats & Challenges Ahead? | From the re-election of U.S. President Donald Trump to the Defence Investment Strategy, Budget 2025, the CPSP downselection, Canada’s integration into ReArm Europe, and this summer’s NATO Summit announcement that Canada would meet the 2% GDP target for defence spending, General Tom Lawson, Wendy Gilmour, and Dr. Rob Huebert joined the season finale of The Expert Series to reflect on the most consequential defence and security developments of the year and offer a threat assessment for 2026. T... | 54m 14s | ||||||
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