Conference of Defence Associations Institute

🚨 The latest issue of On Track, the official journal of the CDA Institute, is now available to read online! Featuring the work of guest editors Frederic Lasserre and Abigaël Collin - Delille, the articles in this issue discuss France's approach to the Indo-Pacific region, China-Canada scientific cooperation, Canada and Québec’s Indo-Pacific policies, and Canada’s role and naval presence in the Indo-Pacific’s evolving security architecture. Read it online now — no fees or sign-up required:  ➡️  https://bit.ly/4dI23BQ    #canada #indopacific #research #security #defence #defencepolicy 

What is the biggest challenge Canada faces in 2025? CDA Deputy Director Joseph Varner says it's convincing our allies that we're serious about national defence and security. "That uphill battle, even with the release of the defence policy update and the promise that we'll get to 2% of defence spending by 2032—seven years from now—and all the other things that the government has said and not done, have left us with a huge credibility gap with our allies, particularly the United States. You're seeing it play out with Donald Trump, who is calling out Canada on its behavior, and it's put us in quite a spot. People in this country think that if we come up with little things to appease Donald Trump or make him happy, he'll go away. But he's there for the next four years. [There's] a power dynamic at play. Trump doesn't care about details; he cares about being seen to win politically and to dominate internationally. Right now, Canada's in his clutches and his target sights, and we have a real problem. The one-offs, and "we'll get there eventually," and all the excuses have now come home to roost." https://lnkd.in/gyGwuQXB

📢 The last Expert Series episode of 2024. In the final episode of season 3 of the Expert Series, CDA Deputy Director Joseph Varner, Cleo Paskal, Marcus Kolga, and Chuck Davies discuss Canadian and global security challenges in 2024 and what lies ahead in 2025. We'll cover Canada's role in the Indo-Pacific, strained India-Canada relations, foreign interference, ongoing defence procurement challenges, and the potential impact of a second Trump presidency on Canada-U.S. relations. The panel also ponders the challenges of navigating a new era in our bilateral relationship amidst global instability. Season 4 returns in mid-January. Thank you to the panel for joining us! https://lnkd.in/gyGwuQXB

🇫🇷🇨🇦 Call for Applications: 2025 Edition of the France-Canada Future Leaders Program on Defense Issues! Are you passionate about transatlantic strategic relations, European and Arctic security issues, and contributing to the Franco-Canadian dialogue? This program, organized in partnership with the France-Canada Association, aims to deepen these exchanges in light of current challenges. 📅 Application Deadline: January 19, 2025 👉 Find all the details and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dX3VUG6y Why participate? 💡 Meet experts and emerging leaders from France and Canada. 💼 Take part in visits to France and Canada, including private workshops, public conferences, and strategic site tours. ✍️ Contribute to the improvement of Franco-Canadian relations by drafting strategic policy notes. 📢 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to broaden your horizons and join an active network dedicated to defense and transatlantic cooperation.

🇫🇷🇨🇦 Appel à candidatures pour l’édition 2025 du Programme Personnalités d’Avenir France-Canada sur les enjeux de Défense ! Vous êtes passionné(e) par les relations stratégiques transatlantiques, les questions de sécurité en Europe et dans l’Arctique, et souhaitez contribuer au dialogue franco-canadien ? Ce programme, en partenariat avec l’Association France-Canada, vise à approfondir ces échanges face aux défis actuels, notamment ceux liés au comportement révisionniste de la Russie. 📅 Date limite pour candidater : 19 janvier 2025 👉 Découvrez tous les détails et déposez votre candidature ici: https://lnkd.in/dRg2ENhS Pourquoi participer ? 💡 Rencontrez des experts et leaders émergents franco-canadiens. 💼 Participez à des séjours en France et au Canada, incluant workshops privés, conférences publiques et visites stratégiques. ✍️ Rédigez des notes stratégiques pour contribuer au renforcement des relations franco-canadiennes. 📢 Ne manquez pas cette opportunité unique d’élargir vos horizons et de rejoindre un réseau actif dédié aux enjeux de défense et de coopération transatlantique.

🚨 NEW RELEASE: Digital Transformation in the Canadian Armed Forces The report delves into the barriers impeding the implementation of the CAF Digital Campaign Plan and examines critical issues such as the cultural and operational mindset shift required, interoperability imperatives, and the potential of emerging technologies. Read it now: ➡️ English: https://bit.ly/41IsWD1 ➡️ French: https://bit.ly/4gLrGDs 📬 Never miss an update—subscribe to the CDA Institute newsletter to learn about our latest publications, podcast episodes, and events: https://bit.ly/4ioJc2h

With the upcoming conclusion of the current Executive Director Youri Cormier's successful mandate, the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) and the CDA Institute (Institute) are commencing a process to renew the organization and refresh our strategic approach.     The Conference of Defence Associations and CDA Institute are currently accepting applications for the Executive Director position. We intend to fill it by the end of the first quarter of 2025.    In recent years, the organization has grown considerably, with the team expanding from 2 to 14 employees, member associations increasing from 35 to 45, and readership/viewership expanding internationally from the thousands to the millions.    The desired candidate must have a good understanding of the Canadian defence and security sector and demonstrate an ability to plan, organize, and lead high-profile activities such as the Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence, the Montreal Climate Security Summit, the Vimy Gala, the Graduate Student Conference, and the ongoing Institute research program.     Applications are now open for the position of Executive Director, with the full job description provided below:  ➡️ EN: https://bit.ly/41UQMvN ➡️ FR: https://bit.ly/4iA5Wwb

À l'approche de la fin du mandat fructueux de l'actuel directeur exécutif Youri Cormier, la Conférence des associations de la défense (CAD) et l'Institut de la CAD (l’Institut) entament un processus de renouvellement de l'organisation et de mise à jour de notre approche stratégique.   La Conférence des associations de défense et l'Institut de la CAD acceptent les candidatures au poste de directeur exécutif. Nous avons l'intention de le pourvoir d'ici la fin du premier trimestre 2025.   Ces dernières années, l'organisation s'est considérablement développée : l'équipe est passée de 2 à 14 personnes, les associations membres sont passées de 35 à 45, et le nombre de lecteurs/utilisateurs est passé de quelques milliers à plusieurs millions au niveau international.   Le/la candidat/e recherché/e doit avoir une bonne connaissance du secteur canadien de la défense et de la sécurité et démontrer sa capacité à planifier, organiser et diriger des activités de premier plan telles que la Conférence d'Ottawa sur la sécurité et la défense, le Sommet sur la sécurité climatique de Montréal, le Gala Vimy, la Conférence des étudiant/es diplômé/es et le programme de recherche en cours de l'Institut.   Les candidatures sont désormais ouvertes pour le poste de directeur exécutif, dont la description complète figure ci-dessous : ➡️ FR: https://bit.ly/4iA5Wwb ➡️ EN: https://bit.ly/41UQMvN

🚨 NEW Expert Series — Threats and Vulnerabilities in Canada’s Arctic      In this #ExpertSeries episode, Dr. Andrea Charron discusses Canada's Arctic threats and vulnerabilities, focusing on the recently released Arctic Foreign Policy, state-based threats from Russia and China, and the erosion of the international order. This Expert Series episode accompanies the latest CDA Institute Threat Assessment publication authored by Lindsay Speirs, Sasha Tiaglei and Dr. Andrea Charron. Read the full publication for free on our website: https://bit.ly/3ZU03Sb    Listen now for expert insights:          ➡️ YouTube – https://bit.ly/3VzVAm4 ➡️ Spotify – https://spoti.fi/41DRYDD       #defence #security #defencepolicy #geopolitics   

Today is your last chance to apply for a Winter 2025 Research Assistant internship with the CDA Institute! ➡️ Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/3OfA0PF