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Peter Jones
Professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa and a former bureaucrat with the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Privy Council Office and the Department of National Defence.
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Jun 13, 2025
• 55min
Our Defence Minister on threats, bigger budgets, and Canada's new relationship with the U.S.
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David McGuinty, Canada’s Minister of National Defence, discusses the significant increase in military spending and its implications for Canada-U.S. relations. Peter Jones and Raquel Garbers provide insights on defense integration and modernization challenges, including military procurement issues like F-35 costs. David Perry analyzes the strategic importance of military cooperation amidst evolving geopolitical threats. Together, they explore the balance between robust defense capabilities and economic ties, highlighting Canada’s adaptive strategies in a competitive world.
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