

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
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Apr 17, 2023 • 57min
The Global Exchange: The Hon. Jack Austin, A Westerner in Ottawa
On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson speaks to the Honourable Jack Austin about his time in government and his current views on Canadian federalism and the world.
Participants' bios
The Hon. Jack Austin, a former cabinet member and senator, has been involved in politics and public policy at the highest levels for more than fifty years. He lives in Vancouver. https://historyproject.allard.ubc.ca/law-history-project/profile/honourable-jack-austin-pc-cm-obc-qc-lld-hon
Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson
Read:
Unlikely Insider: A West Coast Advocate in Ottawa by Jack Austin and Edie Austin – https://www.mqup.ca/unlikely-insider-products-9780228016243.php
The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism by Martin Wolf – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/554951/the-crisis-of-democratic-capitalism-by-martin-wolf/
Recording Date: 21 Mar 2023.
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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Apr 14, 2023 • 50min
Defence Deconstructed: Professional Military Education and Culture Change
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine speaks to Dr. Nancy Taber, Dr. Randy Wakelam, and Walter Callaghan about professional military education and its role in pursuing culture change
This episode is part of a series on CAF Reconstitution and Culture Change, made possible thanks to a Department of National Defence's MINDS Targeted Engagement Grant.
Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding and Davie Shipyard.
Guest bios:
Dr. Nancy Taber is Professor at Brock University and Co-Director of the Transforming Military Cultures Network – www.msvu.ca/research-at-the-mou…work/meet-the-team/
Dr. Randall Wakelam recently retired Professor at the Royal Military College.
Walter Callaghan is a PhD Candidate at the University of Toronto – https://www.anthropology.utoronto.ca/people/directories/graduate-students/walter-callaghan
Host bio:
Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is the Ottawa Operations Manager and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. www.cgai.ca/staff#Lantoine
Recording Date: 7 Mar 2023
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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Apr 13, 2023 • 1h 10min
Energy Security Cubed: West Meets East Part 2 - The Federal Budget with Jacquie Hoornweg
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss global events in energy security, including new U.S. emissions regulations and prospects for a Canadian role in the global hydrogen economy.
For the interview section of the podcast, Kelly and Jacquie Hoornweg continue the West Meets East series with a discussion of the Canadian Federal Budget and its implications for nuclear energy.
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 Overstory: A Novel", by Richard Powers: https://www.amazon.ca/Overstory-Novel-Richard-Powers/dp/039363552X
Interview recording Date: March 31, 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.

Apr 10, 2023 • 40min
The Global Exchange: Finland Joins NATO
On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson talks to former ambassador of Finland to Canada Charles Murto about Finland's accession to NATO
Participant's bio:
Charles Murto is a Finnish career diplomat – https://fi.linkedin.com/in/charles-murto-aaa56272
Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson
What Charles is reading:
Red Horizons by Ino Mihai Pacepa – https://www.regnery.com/9780895267467/red-horizons/
Athene Palace by R.G. Waldeck – https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/A/bo17224203.html
Recording Date: 5 Apr 2023.
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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Apr 7, 2023 • 35min
Defence Deconstructed: The Navy Experience Program, Explained by VAdm Topshee
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Dave Perry speaks to the Commander of the Navy, VAdm Angus Topshee, about the newly launched Navy Experience Program.
Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. and Davie Shipyard.
Participant's bio
Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee is the Commander of the Navy.
Host bio:
David Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/david_perry
What the Admiral is reading:
Battle of the Atlantic by Ted Barris – https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443460798/battle-of-the-atlantic/
Recording Date: 03 Apr 2023.
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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Apr 6, 2023 • 36min
Energy Security Cubed: The Cedar LNG Blueprint for Resource Development with Crystal Smith
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss current events in energy security, including OPEC+ control over the price of oil and the offer from Glencore to buy Teck Resources.
For the interview section of the podcast, Kelly talks with Crystal Smith about the process surrounding the Cedar LNG project.
Guest Bio:
- Crystal Smith is the Chief Counsellor of the Haisla Nation
Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Reading recommendations:
- "21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality", by Bob Joseph: https://www.amazon.ca/Things-Know-About-Indian-Reconciliation/dp/0995266522
Interview recording Date: March 30, 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.

Apr 3, 2023 • 53min
The Global Exchange: Thomas d'Aquino, Canada, and the World
On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson speaks to Thomas d'Aquino about his new book Private Power, Public Purpose and his reflections on Canada and its place in the world.
Participant's bio:
Thomas d’Aquino is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, corporate director, educator, and #1 national bestselling author. https://thomasdaquino.ca/biography/
Host bio:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson
Read:
Private Power, Public Purpose by Thomas d'Aquino – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/702756/private-power-public-purpose-by-thomas-daquino/9780771000737
Chip War by Chris Miller – https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Chip-War/Chris-Miller/9781982172008
The Metaverse by Matthew Ball –https://www.matthewball.vc/metaversebook
Recording Date: 27 Mar 2023.
Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast!
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Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Mar 31, 2023 • 30min
Defence Deconstructed: Budget 2023 and Defence
On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine talks to David Perry about the 2023 federal budget and the implications for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces
Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. and Davie Shipyard.
Participant bio:
David Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/staff#Perry
Host bio:
Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is the Ottawa Operations Manager for and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/staff#Lantoine
Read:
Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology by Chris Miller – https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Chip-War/Chris-Miller/9781982172008
Recording Date: 31 Mar 2023.
Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast!
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Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Mar 30, 2023 • 33min
Energy Security Cubed: The Biden Visit and Canadian Electric Vehicles with Sarah Goldfeder
On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss current events in energy security, including Iraqi-Turkish relations around Iraqi Kurdistan, the Canadian Federal budget, and the ongoing protests in France.
For the interview section of the podcast, Kelly talks with Sarah Goldfeder about U.S. President Joe Biden's visit, and what it could mean for the future of electric vehicle trade in Canada.
Guest Bio:
- Sarah Goldfeder is Manager of Government Relations at General Motors Canada and a CGAI Fellow: https://www.cgai.ca/sarah_goldfeder
Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
Reading recommendations:
- "Free Food for Millionaires", by Min Jin Lee: https://www.amazon.ca/Free-Food-Millionaires-Min-Jin/dp/0446699853
Interview recording Date: March 27, 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.

Mar 27, 2023 • 47min
The Global Exchange: Promoting Democracy and Human Rights in Venezuela
On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson speaks to Nicolas Moyer and Ben Rowswell about the recent developments in Venezuela and how Canada can help this country.
Participants bios
Nicolas Moyer is the CEO of Cuso International – https://cusointernational.org/news/cuso-international-announces-the-appointment-of-nicolas-moyer-as-its-new-ceo/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEOx3w4TktoMjmMlwuoR5J3ebNntr3tOfxlB0uq0Vk5f5y8Q-n3zlOhoC0NcQAvD_BwE
Ben Rowswell served as President and Research Director of the Canadian International Council from 2018 to 2022 and is now the Director of the Global Diplomacy Program – https://thecic.org/about-old/staff/
Host biography
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson
Read and Watch:
Long Shadows: Truths, Lies, and History by Erna Paris – https://www.ernaparis.com/works/long-shadows/
Learning from the Germans by Susan Neiman – https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374715526/learningfromthegermans
A Fair Country by John Raston Saul – https://www.johnralstonsaul.com/non-fiction-books/a-fair-country/
Recording Date: 22 Mar 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.