In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Lieutenant-General Michael Wright, Commander of the Canadian Army, discusses its most ambitious transformation in decades. This transformation includes shifting the Army’s four divisions to a mission-first, effect-driven model. It is a generational change in how the Army is structured, equipped, and trained. The Evolving Canadian Army will ensure it is ready for the challenges of a new era characterized by global instability.
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Guest bios:
Lieutenant-General Michael Wright is the Commander of the Canadian Army
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Host bio:
- David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
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Recommended Readings:
- "White Sun War" by Major General (Ret'd) Mick Ryan
- "The Evolving Canadian Army" by The Canadian Army
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Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll
Release date:
3 October 2025
