Gloves Off How Do We Defend Ourselves?
Jul 22, 2025
Retired Major General Scott Clancy, a veteran of the Canadian military and former deputy for NORAD, joins Finnish security expert Matti Pesu to discuss the pressing need for Canada to rethink its defense strategies. They explore the changing global landscape and the threats to Canadian sovereignty, particularly in the Arctic. Clancy emphasizes the integration of Indigenous knowledge into military operations, while Pesu offers insights from Finland’s whole-of-society approach to national security, advocating for a collective responsibility in safeguarding the nation.
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Arctic Defense with Inuit Knowledge
- Neil Kigutaq uses Inuit traditional knowledge to help defend Canada's Arctic regions.
- His role includes search and rescue, disaster relief, and surveillance in extreme conditions.
Changing Landscape of Canada's Defense
- Canada has historically relied on allies and geography rather than its military for defense.
- Climate change and global instability now demand Canada rethink its military preparedness.
Refocus and Diversify Military
- Canada must reorganize its armed forces to prioritize defending its own territory first.
- Gradually diversify its defense industry away from reliance on the United States.