Canada-EU Strategic Shield

In this #TripleHelix episode, we sit down with Guillaume Décot to discuss Strategic Partnership on Security and Defense signed in June between Canada and the EU. We look at how this new partnership builds off of previous initiatives whilst also differentiates from them, the specific programs established to support the partnership and the significance of Canada’s involvement. // Guest bios: Guillaume Décot is a Political Counsellor of the European Union Delegation to Canada // Host bio: Dr. David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Recommended Readings: - "Les autres ne pensent pas comme nous" by Maurice Gourdault-Montagne // Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll Release date: 15 August 2025