

The CGAI Podcast Network
The Canadian Global Affairs Institute
The CGAI Podcast Network is created and produced by the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Join us each week to explore the energy, defense, and international affairs stories that matter to Canadians. Listen now to CGAI podcasts “The Global Exchange”, “Defence Deconstructed”, and “Energy Security Cubed”, and partner podcasts “Battle Rhythm" and “Conseils de sécurité”. Visit www.cgai.ca for more, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
The Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) is a charitable, independent, non-partisan, research institute based in Ottawa, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta.
The Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) is a charitable, independent, non-partisan, research institute based in Ottawa, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Aug 10, 2023 • 28min
Energy Security Cubed: Federal-Provincial Environmental Relations with Minister Rebecca Schulz
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly talks with Rebecca Schulz about the relationship between the Government of Alberta and the Federal Government on environmental matters, including the oil and gas emissions cap, the clean electricity regulations, and the Impact Assessment Act.
Guest Bio:
- Rebecca Schulz is the Minister of Environment and Protected Areas for the Government of Alberta, and MLA for Calgary-Shaw.
Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Reading Recommendations
- Novels by Louise Penny: https://www.amazon.ca/Books-Louise-Penny/s?rh=n%3A916520%2Cp_27%3ALouise+Penny
Interview recording Date: August 1, 2023
Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Aug 7, 2023 • 55min
The Global Exchange: Deciphering Friendshoring
On this episode of The Global Exchange, Meredith Lilly speaks to Mary Lovely, Mark Warner, and Robert Asselin about the development of industrial policy in Western countries and the sister policy of friendshoring.
This episode is an extract from our Trade conference, which took place on March 29, 2023. It was made possible thanks to the support of our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Davie Shipyard, and Pathways Alliance; our conference Bronze Sponsors UPS, Amazon, and Enbridge; as well as our organizing partner, the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University.
Participants' Bios
Dr. Mary Lovely is the Anthony M. Solomon Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute.
Mark Warner is a Canadian / U.S. lawyer who has practiced trade, investment and competition law in leading law firms in Toronto, New York, Washington, D.C and Brussels and as counsel to the OECD in Paris.
Robert Asselin is the Senior Vice President, Policy at the Business Council of Canada.
Host bio:
Dr. Meredith Lilly is an Associate Professor at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs where she holds the Simon Reisman Chair in International Economic Policy. She also serves on the Canadian Global Affairs Institute's Advisory Council.
Recording Date: 29 March 2023.
Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast!
Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin.
Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Aug 4, 2023 • 46min
Defence Deconstructed: Assessing the Submarine Threat
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Dr. Timothy Choi speaks to Jennifer Parker, Dr. Rebecca Pincus, and Capt (N) John Strunk about the submarine threat.
This episode is an excerpt from our conference, Canadian Anti Submarine Warfare in the Future Strategic Environment, which took place on June 15, 2023. It was made possible thanks to the support of the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program, CGAI's Strategic Sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, and Irving Shipbuilding; and our event sponsors: BAE Systems; IMP Aerospace and Defence; CAE; Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards and Bombardier.
Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.
Participants Bios:
Jennifer Parker is the Deputy Director – Defence at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute – https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/jennifer-parker
Dr. Rebecca Pincus is the director of the Wilson Center's Polar Institute – https://www.wilsoncenter.org/person/dr-rebecca-pincus
Capt (N) John Strunk is the Director of Maritime Operations, COMSUBGRU Two.
Host Bio
Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry
Recording Date: 15 Jun 2023
Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Aug 3, 2023 • 45min
Energy Security Cubed: An Update on Canadian Arctic Resources Policy with Heather Exner-Pirot
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss current events in energy security, including updates on the price of crude oil, and considerations for electric long-haul transport.
For the interview section of the podcast, Kelly talks with Heather Exner-Pirot about the current situation for resource development in the Arctic, as well as a broad discussion of Canadian resource policy.
Guest Bio:
- Heather Exner-Pirot is Senior Fellow and Director of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment
Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Reading Recommendations
- "Oceans of Grain: How American Wheat Remade the World", by Scott Reynolds-Nelson: https://www.amazon.ca/Oceans-Grain-American-Wheat-Remade/dp/1541646460
Interview recording Date: July 25, 2023
Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 2min
The Global Exchange: Women, Peace, and Security
On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson speaks to Susan Markham, Colonel Julie Callacott, and Charlotte Duval-Lantoine about the role of women in peace and security, and the importance of gender inclusion for culture change in the military. You can find out more about the Peace with Women Fellowship here: https://halifaxtheforum.org/hfx-peace-with-women
Participants' bios
Susan Markham is the Director of the Peace With Women Fellowship program at the Halifax International Security Forum
Colonel Julie Callacott is Canadian Forces Intelligence Command Assistant Chief of Staff Support for the Royal Canadian Air Force
Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is a Fellow and Ottawa Operations Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, and the author of "The Ones We Let Down: Toxic Leadership Culture and Gender Integration in the Canadian Forces, 1989-1999": https://www.mqup.ca/ones-we-let-down--the-products-9780228011262.php
Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson
Read & Watch:
- The MacLean's Magazine Archives: https://archive.macleans.ca
- "Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men", by Caroline Criado Perez: https://www.amazon.ca/Invisible-Women-Data-World-Designed/dp/1419729071
- " Voice of the Rebellion: How Mozhdah Jamalzadah Brought Hope to Afghanistan", by Roberta Stanley: https://www.amazon.ca/Voice-Rebellion-Mozhdah-Jamalzadah-Afghanistan/dp/1771644133
Recording Date: 25 July 2023.
Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast!
Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin.
Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Jul 28, 2023 • 39min
Defence Deconstructed: The Naval Perspective on Culture Change & Reconstitution
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine speaks to Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee about culture change and reconstitution in the Royal Canadian Navy.
This episode is part of a series exploring the challenges facing CAF Reconstitution and culture change, made possible thanks to the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program.
Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding
Participants' bio
Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee is the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy – www.canada.ca/en/navy/corporate/…adership/crcn.html
Host bio
- Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is CGAI's Ottawa Operations Manager and one of its fellows. https://www.cgai.ca/staff#Lantoine
Recording Date: 26 May 2023
Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Jul 27, 2023 • 53min
Energy Security Cubed: Electricity Systems Across Western Canada
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss current events in energy security, including the Canadian government's fossil fuel subsidy phase-out, tension in the Persian Gulf, and the importance of minor metals.
For the interview section of the podcast, Kelly talks with Marla Orenstein and Brendan Cooke of the Canada West Foundation about their recent report, "Electricity Systems Across Western Canada: A Landscape Analysis". You can find the report here: https://cwf.ca/research/publications/report-electricity-systems-across-western-canada/
Guest Bios:
- Marla Orenstein is Director of the Natural Resources Centre at the Canada West Foundation
- Brendan Cooke is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Canada West Foundation
Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Reading Recommendations
- "Demon Copperhead" by Barbary Kingsolver: https://www.amazon.ca/Demon-Copperhead-Novel-Barbara-Kingsolver/dp/0063251922
- "The Republic Of Pirates", by Colin Woodard: https://www.amazon.ca/Republic-Pirates-Surprising-Caribbean-Brought/dp/015603462X
Interview recording Date: July 18, 2023
Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Jul 24, 2023 • 27min
The Global Exchange: In Conversation with the Hon. Mary Ng
On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson speaks to the Hon. Mary Ng about Canada's international trade.
This episode is an excerpt from our June 2nd conference, "A Window on the World," made possible thanks to the support of our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Irving Shipbuilding, Pathways Alliance, and conference gold sponsor Raytheon Technologies.
Participant Bio:
The Hon. Mary Ng is Minister of International Trade Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development. https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/cabinet/honourable-mary-ng
Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson
Recording Date: 2 June 2023.
Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast!
Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin.
Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Jul 21, 2023 • 1h
Defence Deconstructed: LGen Paul on the Future of the Army
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Lieutenant-General Jocelyn Paul about Canadian Army modernization and adaptation.
Participant bio
Lieutenant-General Jocelyn Paul is the Commander of the Canadian Army. https://www.canada.ca/en/army/corporate/senior-leaders/commander.html
Dave Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/staff#Perry
Recording Date: 17 July 2023.
Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast!
Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin.
Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 12min
Energy Security Cubed: West Meets East Part 3 - Ontario's Nuclear Expansion
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss current events in energy security, including the definition of "foreign entities of concern" and labour disputes in British Columbia.
For the interview section of the podcast, Kelly and Jacquie Hoornweg continue the West Meets East series with a conversation on the announcements surrounding the expansion of nuclear power in Ontario.
Guest Bio:
- Jacquie Hoornweg is the Director of Ontario Tech University's Brilliant Energy Institute.
Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Book recommendations:
"The House Is on Fire", by Rachel Beanland: https://www.amazon.ca/House-Fire-Rachel-Beanland/dp/1982186143
Interview recording Date: July 12, 2023
Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.