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Conference of Defence Associations Institute: research, publications, education, and events on Canadian Security and Defence. https://t.co/7iNFa1Uy3l

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In our Latest Expert Series podcast, Vincent Rigby, @kerry_buck, and @USCanada_Sands unpack the U.S. National Security Strategy (#NSS), and its implications for Canada and #NATO. https://t.co/GCBdcSL2SX
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In this special edition of the Expert Series @EvaCohenCanada joined Climate Security Programme Director Pauline Baudu to discuss how civil–military cooperation in Canada is adapting to address climate change-driven disasters. @NATO_CCASCOE https://t.co/75rReoLrVt
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"Getting those numbers is going to require a huge communications initiative and convincing Canadians that this is absolutely required," said CDA Institute board member Vincent Rigby on expanding the supplementary reserves. @CBC
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A series of internal documents shows the Defence Department is struggling to figure out how to equip a citizens' army of up to 300,000 supplemental reservists, while also trying to rebuild its...
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In this special edition of the Expert Series @EvaCohenCanada joined Climate Security Programme Director Pauline Baudu to discuss how civil–military cooperation in Canada is adapting to address climate change-driven disasters. @NATO_CCASCOE https://t.co/75rReoLrVt
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In this week's edition of our Friday Debrief Newsletter: - Pauline Baudu on Civil-Military Cooperation in Climate Security. - Kerry Buck on Trump’s National Security Strategy. - Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Reserve Mobilization Plan. Subscribe today:
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Email from CDA Institute What Does the U.S. National Security Strategy Mean for Canada? December 12, 2025 Read in Browser   Events Force Development: The Strategic and Operational Role of Autonomous S
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In our latest Expert Series, Dr. Col. Paul Taillon and Dr. Howard Coombs discussed Canada’s efforts to expand its reserve forces and the hurdles of training capacity and recruitment. https://t.co/jfYumEpHs8
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CDA Institute
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In her latest piece for @globeandmail, CDA Institute Board Member @kerry_buck unpacks the potential challenges of the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy for #Canada and #NATO allies, and how to respond to major shifts in U.S. foreign policy.
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If the administration implements even part of what’s been proposed, the U.S. will become an active strategic risk
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Nominations are open for the Captain Nichola Goddard Leadership Award, which recognizes an early-career Canadian who has made a meaningful contribution to defence and security. Submit by Jan 31, 2026. 👉 More details & nominator info: https://t.co/QSROYJR30M
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In our latest Expert Series, Dr. Col. Paul Taillon and Dr. Howard Coombs discussed Canada’s efforts to expand its reserve forces and the hurdles of training capacity and recruitment. https://t.co/jfYumEp9CA
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CDA Institute
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In her latest piece for @globeandmail, CDA Institute Board Member @kerry_buck unpacks the potential challenges of the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy for #Canada and #NATO allies, and how to respond to major shifts in U.S. foreign policy.
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If the administration implements even part of what’s been proposed, the U.S. will become an active strategic risk
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On Monday, we hosted a Force Development event on autonomous systems. Special thanks to @KPMG_Canada for their support, and to our speakers & panelists for their insights on the importance of industry-government collaboration.
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"Getting those numbers is going to require a huge communications initiative and convincing Canadians that this is absolutely required," said CDA Institute board member Vincent Rigby on expanding the supplementary reserves. @CBC
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A series of internal documents shows the Defence Department is struggling to figure out how to equip a citizens' army of up to 300,000 supplemental reservists, while also trying to rebuild its...
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HMCS St. John's arrived in Bodo, Norway, as part of #OpREASSURANCE on November 21, 2025. Stay warm out there! ❄️ Learn more about Canada's role on Operation REASSURANCE: https://t.co/sR4lQLn8fw 📸 Photos: Cpl Annabelle Marcoux
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Vol 36 of On Track explores #Canadian defence procurement reform, featuring insights on gov-industry relations, streamlining procurement, fostering innovation, leveraging civilian tech, adopting agile acquisition models, and what 🇨🇦 can learn from allies. https://t.co/jCxp3fRSmO
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“Unless we can demonstrate that we have our own economic sovereignty, that we are self-governing, and that we are capable of our own defence, we will not continue to exist as the Canada we know today.” Dr. Howard Coombs in our latest Expert Series. https://t.co/jfYumEpHs8
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Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for a thought-provoking and informative Force Development Series on "The Strategic and Operational Role of Autonomous Systems," and to @KPMG_Canada for hosting this insightful discussion!
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In our latest Expert Series, Dr. Col. Paul Taillon and Dr. Howard Coombs discussed Canada’s efforts to expand its reserve forces and the hurdles of training capacity and recruitment. https://t.co/jfYumEpHs8
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CDA Institute
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Subscribe to the Friday Debrief Newsletter! - Force Development Workshop on Submarine Sustainment - Charles Davies on the Defence Investment Agency - Paul Taillon &Howard Coombs on the reserve forces Latest edition: https://t.co/QCiKMgxXla Subscribe: https://t.co/TJJgCkmHG5
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Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for our Force Development workshop on sustaining Canada’s future submarine fleet, and to @KPMG_Canada for hosting. It was a timely discussion that provided insight on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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In our latest Expert Series, Dr. Col. Paul Taillon and Dr. Howard Coombs discussed Canada’s efforts to expand its reserve forces and the hurdles of training capacity and recruitment. https://t.co/jfYumEpHs8
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