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Secure LineWe Need to Talk about DavosSeason 3 kicks off with a hard look at the world as it is—not as we wish it were. In this episode of Secure Line, Steph Carvin, Leah West, and Jess Davis unpack Mark Carney’s much-discussed speech at the World Economic Forum, and what it reveals about the collapse of the liberal international order, Canada’s shrinking room to maneuver, and the uncomfortable reality of great-power competition.The conversation moves from trade and geopolitics to international law, sanctions, and the fracturing of the global financial system. The hosts debate whether multilateralism still works, whether international law is becomin...
2026-02-1135 min
The CRAM Podcast ~ Extraordinary Ideas UnleashedIs Canada still a SAFE place?*NOTE: This interview was recorded in late Nov. of 2025.Canada is generally regarded as a safe and peaceful country. But is that changing?For the first time, the head of CSIS Dan Rogers, addressed the public last year with these stats: 1 in 10 terrorism investigations in Canada involves at least one minor under the age of 18.There have been 20 violent extremist attacks in Canada resulting in 29 deaths since 2014. He also warned about Chinese and Russian interference in Canada, and the weaponization of Canadian data and information. As we...
2026-01-081h 16
Secure LineThe Festivus EpisodeSteph, Leah, and Jess kick off Secure Line’s first-ever video “Festivus” episode with a holiday tradition: the airing of the grievances. After a quick tribute to producer Lena (the only person exempt from criticism), the trio runs through what’s been frustrating them most about Canada’s national security landscape—and what they think needs to change.Leah opens with a perennial—and increasingly urgent—complaint: Canada still doesn’t have a national security strategy, and the absence of a clear “North Star” is starting to miss the moment with Canadians and allies alike. Jess follows with a hard look at th...
2025-12-181h 06
Secure Line“The Problem of America”: The Economist’s Shashank Joshi on Global Security in 2025Secure Line closes out 2025 by taking stock of a year defined by geopolitical whiplash: grinding wars in Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine; rising tension in the Indo-Pacific; instability across Africa’s “coup belt”; and a U.S. foreign policy that’s reshaping alliances as much as it’s responding to threats. With a newly released U.S. National Security Strategy pointing toward a more transactional, hemisphere-first approach—and allies scrambling to adapt—Steph, Leah, and Jess ask what this all means for 2026.To unpack the year, the hosts are joined by Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor at The Economist and former RUSI se...
2025-12-1648 min
Secure LineFrom Promises to Procurement: Can Canada Actually Spend $81.8 Billion?In this episode of Secure Line, Leah West and Stephanie Carvin break down the most consequential defence budget Canada has seen in generations—joined by special guest Philippe Lagassé, Chair in International Affairs at NPSIA and author of Debating Canadian Defence. With Jess Davis away this week, Leah and Stephanie dive into the headline-grabbing $81.8 billion defence package unveiled in Budget 2025: what it means, why it matters, and where the uncertainties lie. Phil helps unpack the sheer scale of the investment, the federal government’s unusual “money first, details later” strategy, and the emerging battle lines between political direction, military preference...
2025-11-2735 min
Secure LineLine Items & Limelights: The Budget’s Eurovision Bet and NatSec Status QuoFrom balance sheets to ballads, the 2025 budget doubles down on soft power and spectacle, but keeps Canada’s national security stuck in the same old song.In this episode of Secure Line, hosts Stephanie Carvin and Jessica Davis dive into the 2025 Canadian federal budget — a self-proclaimed “transformative” plan that, on closer inspection, mostly reinforces the national security status quo. From record defense spending to long-delayed reform, Steph and Jess unpack what the budget really means for Canada’s intelligence, enforcement, and foreign policy landscape.They debate whether the long-promised National Security Strategy will finally materialize and take a close lo...
2025-11-1234 min
Secure LineCatherine McKenna: From Climate Battles to Democratic SecurityIn this episode, former Canadian environment and infrastructure minister Catherine McKenna joins Secure Line to discuss her memoir Run Like a Girl and the escalating threats faced by public officials—especially women—working on contentious files like climate policy. McKenna recounts how online harassment (“Climate Barbie”) evolved into offline intimidation during and after her time in office, and reflects on the Ottawa convoy as a failure to protect vulnerable communities and Canada’s international reputation. She describes inconsistent security support, jurisdictional buck-passing, and slow recognition of gendered extremism, bot-driven rage farming, and foreign interference. The conversation shifts from personal experience t...
2025-11-0336 min
Secure LinePower Plays and Peace Deals: The Middle East’s Wild YearIn this episode of Secure Line, Stephanie Carvin, Leah West, and Jessica Davis speak with returning guest Thomas Juneau to unpack a turbulent year in the Middle East and what it means for Canada. Juneau argues that U.S. policy under President Trump lacks a consistent doctrine and is driven largely by personal involvement that helped force a fragile Gaza ceasefire through pressure on Israel and coordination with key regional actors. He adds that Canada’s recognition of Palestinian statehood is not a historic shift but a calibrated diplomatic signal aligned with Europe and meant to strengthen the Palestinian Aut...
2025-10-2947 min
Secure LineVibes Over Evidence: How Governance Failures in Counterterrorism Threaten the Rule of LawIn this episode of Secure Line, hosts Stephanie Carvin and Jessica Davis unpack the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency’s (NSIRA) October 2 report on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The review examined the CRA’s handling of audits on charities for potential terrorist financing, following long-standing allegations of bias against Muslim-led organizations. Davis explains how NSIRA — created in 2019 to review Canada’s expanding national security powers — found not evidence of bias, but rather an alarming lack of internal governance, documentation, and methodology that made determining bias impossible. This “vibes-based” decision-making, as Davis calls it, reveals deep flaws in how Canada’s coun...
2025-10-2226 min
Secure LineBugs, Bytes, and Blackletters: International law and espionageThis episode asks the deceptively simple question: is espionage legal? Host Leah West sets the stakes for Canadian operators—CSIS and the CAF must comply with international law unless clearly authorized otherwise—before welcoming scholars Asaf Lubin and Russell Buchan to square off on how international law actually treats spying. Using the African Union–Huawei affair as a provocation, Lubin argues we’re moving toward (and should embrace) a bespoke international law of intelligence that recognizes pervasive state practice and constrains it with principles like necessity, proportionality, and efficacy—even when activities pierce sovereignty. Buchan agrees international law applies, but says we’re...
2025-10-2158 min
Secure LineVibes Over Evidence: How Governance Failures in Counterterrorism Threaten the Rule of LawIn this episode of Secure Line, hosts Stephanie Carvin and Jessica Davis unpack the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency’s (NSIRA) October 2 report on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The review examined the CRA’s handling of audits on charities for potential terrorist financing, following long-standing allegations of bias against Muslim-led organizations. Davis explains how NSIRA — created in 2019 to review Canada’s expanding national security powers — found not evidence of bias, but rather an alarming lack of internal governance, documentation, and methodology that made determining bias impossible. This “vibes-based” decision-making, as Davis calls it, reveals deep flaws in how Canada’s coun...
2025-10-1526 min
Secure LineOmnibus Overreach: Immigration and Refugee Reform Buried in Bill C-2In this episode of Secure Line, Leah West, Jessica Davis, and Stephanie Carvin unpack one of the most contentious parts of the Carney government’s Strong Borders Act—the sweeping amendments to Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). Joined by immigration lawyer Jackie Bonisteel, they explore how sections 6 through 9 of the omnibus bill grant the government broad powers to suspend or terminate immigration applications “in the public interest.” The hosts probe whether these provisions are about genuine border security—or an attempt to quietly rewrite Canada’s immigration policy under the guise of national security.As Bonisteel expla...
2025-10-0833 min
Secure LineSigns, Flags, and MisdemeanorsJess, Leah, and guest Michael (Mike) Nesbitt unpack Canada’s proposed Combating Hate Act: what it actually does, why it’s being introduced, and where it may overreach. They break down the bill’s key moves—creating a stand-alone hate-motivated offense, criminalizing intimidation or obstruction outside religious, cultural, educational and similar spaces, banning public display of certain terrorist/hate symbols, and codifying a definition of “hatred”—and test each against Charter limits, policing capacity, and real-world edge cases. The conversation probes whether gaps in law truly exist or if the problem is resourcing and trust, the risks of politicized terrorist listings sp...
2025-09-2952 min
Secure LineBackdoors, Borders, and Bill C-2In this episode of Secure Line, Jess, Steph, and Leah dive into the Strong Borders Act—Bill C-2—an omnibus bill that stretches far beyond its title. While marketed as a measure to curb fentanyl and strengthen Canada’s borders, the legislation also proposes sweeping changes to immigration, refugee processes, anti–money laundering powers, and surveillance authorities. Leah takes the lead by unpacking Parts 14 and 15 of the bill, which expand lawful access, information sharing, and production orders.The conversation explores Canada’s fraught history with lawful access reforms, the ongoing clash between government security goals and civil liberties a...
2025-09-2245 min
Secure LineFreezerbags full of intelligenceIn the season two opener of Secure Line, Steph, Leah, and Jess unpack the national security and intelligence stories that unfolded over the summer. They kick off by discussing the Carney government’s priorities, the RCMP reform white paper, and highlight ongoing frustrations with Canada’s outdated policing model.The hosts also spotlight the upcoming CASIS Symposium on November 7, featuring Michael Kovrig as keynote speaker, the organization’s 40th anniversary celebration, and student essay contest winners.From there, the conversation broadens to international concerns:U.S. chaos and politicized intelligence – The Trump administration’s purges...
2025-09-1544 min
Moore in the Morning - Sound BitesFormer National Security Analyst Stephanie Carvin, now an associate professor of international relations at Carleton, tells @JohnTory on @MooreintheAM how Canadian intelligence warns of extremist influencers are ‘weaponizing femininity.’
2025-08-0506 min
Secure LineNat Sec Fight ClubIn the final episode of Season 1, Jessica Davis and Stephanie Carvin dive into what Canada’s new government should prioritize when it comes to national security and intelligence. From long-overdue RCMP reform to the growing threat of extremist violence, they lay out a transition binder’s worth of ideas—some controversial, all necessary.They debate whether violent extremism deserves top billing, why RCMP structure still fails national security needs, and how Canada’s intelligence collection and sharing strategies need to evolve—especially as U.S. cooperation becomes less certain. They make the case for a separate Canadian foreign in...
2025-05-2038 minSecure LineThe Election EpisodeThis week on Secure Line, Jess and Steph tackle the election head-on — with a deep dive into how national security is (and isn’t) showing up in the party platforms. From defense to disinformation, foreign interference to financial crime, and economic resilience to hate-motivated violence, we sift through what the political parties are promising Canadians on the security front. Spoiler: the consensus across platforms might just be “do the job better.”We break it all down in four key areas: extremism and domestic threats, espionage and economic security, disinformation and online harms, and national security capacity. And while the...
2025-04-2435 minSecure LineSignal and the (FI) Noise: Catching up with the newsCanada’s national security landscape is shifting—fast. In this whirlwind episode, the Secure Line trio reunites to break down the cacophony of news, rumors, and real threats shaping the political and intelligence environment. From foreign interference in Canada’s early election days to China’s digital whispers on WeChat, from annexation talk on X to a government that still hasn't figured out how to talk to diaspora communities—there’s signal, and then there’s a lot of noise.We dive into SignalGate, the explosive leak from a U.S. government group chat that compromised Israeli HUMINT and rattle...
2025-04-1446 min
CanConUntangling Canada's national security from America'sFrom intelligence services to border control to the military and everything in between, Canada has designed its national security infrastructure to work in concert with the United States, not in opposition to it. It's now clear this could be a really big problem. This episode is about how Canada can stand on its own two feet and plan to protect ourselves.First, Jordan and Laura examine just how many Americans now see Canada as "unfriendly" or an "enemy". Then (4:00) Stephanie Carvin, a national security expert, former government analyst and the author of Stand on Guard, walks us...
2025-04-0839 minSecure LinePlaying DefenceIn this urgent and wide-ranging episode of Secure Line, Stephanie Carvin and Leah West tackle the growing uncertainty in Canada’s defense posture amid escalating rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump. With Jessica Davis away this week, they’re joined by defense and security expert Philippe Lagassé to unpack what it all means for Canadian sovereignty, NORAD, and our military's future.From Justin Trudeau’s stark warning about Trump’s threat to Canadian sovereignty to the challenges facing the Canadian Armed Forces—aging equipment, recruitment struggles, and a reliance on U.S. systems—this episode dives deep. Lagassé explains how C...
2025-04-0538 minSecure LineThe View from TaiwanIn this special on-the-ground episode, host Stephanie Carvin takes listeners to Taipei, where she attended a series of academic and security-focused conferences, including the first-ever Canada-Taiwan academic conference on Indo-Pacific Security and the Halifax Forum's inaugural overseas event. Amidst rising global tensions and growing concerns about authoritarianism, Steph sits down with three guests offering unique perspectives on Taiwan’s geopolitical situation and its implications for democracies around the world.Mariam Makarova, head of the East Asia Office of the Liberal Democratic League of Ukraine, draws compelling parallels between Ukraine and Taiwan, emphasizing the need for democratic resilience and...
2025-03-2828 min
The Campaign Trail MixDAY 04 - Who will be the best leader to fight the latest round of tariffs?On Today's Episode:0:00 - Moore in the Morning Former NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair on why he’s telling Canadians not to vote for his party. NEWSTALK 1010 veteran pollster John Wright on how the federal election has quickly turned into Mark Carney’s race to lose. Former National Security Analyst Stephanie Carvin on how, according to our intelligence agency, China and Russia will 'very likely' use AI to target Canadian voters. 19:42 - The Jerry Agar Show Jerry talks about the surprising demographics in this election. Do you care that Mark Carney is piling up a list of...
2025-03-261h 04Secure LineTerrorism Forecast 2025In this episode of Secure Line, hosts Leah West and Jessica Davis are joined by Dr. Colin P. Clarke, a senior research fellow at the Soufan Center and director of research at the Soufan Group, to discuss the evolving global terrorism landscape. Building on the previous episode's focus on Canada, this conversation broadens the scope to examine the most pressing terrorism threats worldwide.Dr. Clarke delves into his recent analysis, Trends in Terrorism: What’s on the Horizon in 2025?, and reflects on how rapidly the threat landscape has shifted even since its publication in January. He discusses key developments, in...
2025-03-1043 minSecure LineCrypto Cold FrontIn this episode of Secure Line, Leah, Jess, and Steph sit down with Ari Redbord, Head of Global Policy at TRM Labs, to explore how illicit actors are exploiting cryptocurrency to evade sanctions, launder illicit funds, and finance destabilizing activities. While North Korea’s cyber operations and crypto heists have been widely documented, a surprising revelation from TRM Labs’ latest report places Canada among the top 10 countries with the highest exposure to sanctioned entities. This unexpected ranking raises critical questions about Canada’s role in global illicit finance and the vulnerabilities in its regulatory and enforcement frameworks.We explore the wo...
2025-03-0348 minSecure LineImplausible Deniability: The New Age of State ThreatsIn this episode of Secure Line, hosts Stephanie Carvin, Jessica Davis, and Leah West dive into the evolving landscape of state threats. They explore how modern covert operations—from cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns to acts of sabotage—are reshaping national security, highlighting a significant shift from traditional espionage to more technologically driven, transnational activities. The episode features guest Matthew Redhead, a seasoned researcher on financial crime and national security. Drawing on insights from his report, “Old Wine, New Bottles, The Challenge of State Threats,” Redhead delves into the blurred lines between espionage, sabotage, and foreign interfere...
2025-02-2548 minSecure LineTerrorism Threat Medium?In this episode of Secure Line, hosts Leah West and Jessica Davis examine the evolving terrorism landscape in Canada. The discussion is driven by recent terrorist attacks in the United States at the start of 2025, which reignited concerns about domestic threats. While some have suggested that ISIS is “back,” others argue it never really disappeared. At the same time, ideologically motivated violent extremism—ranging from ultraright nationalists to accelerationists—continues to expand its influence.Award-winning investigative journalist Stewart Bell joins the conversation to analyze the findings of a new Insight Threat Intelligence report that tracks terrorism charges, incidents...
2025-02-1831 minSecure LineBelow the Tear Line: A conversation with Michelle Tessier, former CSIS DDOIs Canada finally taking foreign interference seriously? In this episode of Secure Line, we sit down with Michelle Tessier, the former Deputy Director of Operations at CSIS, for an in-depth discussion on intelligence, transparency, and the increasing threat of foreign interference in Canada. Having spent decades at the highest levels of Canada’s intelligence service, Michelle brings a unique perspective on how the country has historically handled this growing national security challenge.Our conversation explores the impact of the Hogue inquiry, which raised critical questions about intelligence transparency. Michelle shares her views on how CSIS has evolved in its...
2025-02-1036 minSecure LinePodmergencyIn this Podmergency episode of Secure Line, Stephanie Carvin, Jessica Davis, and Leah West break down the latest Canada-U.S. border security deal, announced after the threat of sweeping tariffs from the Trump administration. They explore the $1.3 billion package aimed at securing the border, including the appointment of a fentanyl czar, the designation of cartels as terrorist organizations, and the creation of a Canada-U.S. strike force targeting organized crime and money laundering.The hosts question the effectiveness of these measures, discussing the murky concept of an "intelligence directive," the realities of financial crime enforcement in Canada, and whether...
2025-02-0538 minSecure LineSorry, we're compromisedIn this episode of Secure Line, hosts Stephanie and Jessica reflect on the final report from Canada’s Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference. They explore the major revelations about foreign interference by China, Russia, and India in Canada’s political system, particularly in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.
The conversation highlights key takeaways from the inquiry, including systemic failures in intelligence sharing, the role of misinformation and disinformation in shaping public discourse, and Canada's ongoing struggle to address foreign interference effectively. They critique intelligence culture in Canada, the government’s response to security threats, and the persistent challenges in intell...
2025-02-0343 min
In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVTariffsWherein Ben welcomes Stephanie Carvin, a Canadian political scientist, to discuss Trump's newly imposed tariffs and their impact on, well, everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-031h 02
2025-01-2743 minSecure LineTrump 2.0: Putting Makeup on a Bear in a ClosetThe inaugural episode of Secure Line, a podcast hosted by Jessica Davis, Leah West, and Stephanie Carvin, explores the implications of Donald Trump’s return to office as the 47th President of the United States and its impact on Canadian security and intelligence. The discussion focuses on how Trump's policies, including proposed tariffs on Canadian goods and suggestions about Canada becoming the 51st state, might challenge Canada's national security and economic stability. With guests Thomas Juneau and Justin Ling, the hosts discuss challenges facing Canada, including potential emboldening of extremist groups, reduced intelligence cooperation, and shifting U.S. foreign po...
2025-01-2642 min2025-01-1701 min
Fight Back with Libby ZnaimerPrime Minister Justin Trudeau Announces His ResignationZOOMER SQUAD: IT'S OFFICIAL - PM JUSTIN TRUDEAU IS RESIGNING
Libby Znaimer is joined by Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer of CARP, and Jason Lietaer, Conservative Strategist and President at Enterprise, followed by Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant.
It's official: PM Justin Trudeau announced that he is resigning as leader of the Liberal party and as Prime Minister. This morning he asked the Governor General to prorogue Parliament until March 24. He will stay on until a new leader is chosen. It comes after weeks of political drama that included the resignation of Chrystia Freeland...
2025-01-0653 minFight Back with Libby ZnaimerThe Latest on the German Christmas Market AttackZOOMER SQUAD: WHAT DOES THE FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT OFFER OLDER ZOOMERS?
Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer of CARP, Bill VanGorder, Education and Advocacy Officer at CARP, and Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs.
Ottawa has just appointed its new Minister of Seniors as part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet shuffle. The question is: how much can she expect to get done as the governing Liberals face a bleak future. Meanwhile, what does the Fall Economic Statement from Ottawa (which was greatly overshadowed by drama from within the Liberal party) offer up to Canada's S...
2024-12-2351 min
It's Political with Althia RajInternal and external interferencePrime Minister Justin Trudeau faced down more than two dozen MPs this week who suggested he should take time to contemplate his leadership and many who told him to his face that for the good of the Liberal party, and its upcoming electoral chances, he should resign. Trudeau was adamant, however, that he feels he is the best person to lead the Grits and Thursday he suggested he wasn't going anywhere. In this episode of "It's Political," we'll unpack what happened at the Liberals' three-hour caucus meeting and what it means for Trudeau's future and h...
2024-10-251h 02
The Big StoryHow Russia's influence campaign is paying offLast month, the US Department of Justice charged two employees of RT, a Russian state-controlled media outlet, in a $10 million scheme to create and distribute content to US. As the story evolved it became clear that the content was distributed by far-right influencers, including a Canadian.But Russia's been playing this game since it was the USSR. Its attempts to fracture politics in the west is nothing new. SO why has it worked so well? And what have we actually done in Canada to confront it?GUEST: Stephanie Carvin, former national security analyst, Associate Professor...
2024-10-0823 minFight Back with Libby ZnaimerWhy Are Men More Reluctant to Go to the Doctor?THE MEDICAL RECORD: WHY ARE MEN MORE RELUCTANT TO VISIT THE DOCTOR?
Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and a former head of the BC Cancer Agency, Dr. Fahad Razak, a Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto and General Internist at Unity Health Toronto, and Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto.
Today: a rural town in Ontario has a creative plan in an effort to attract family doctors to work there. And, why is it that men a...
2024-08-0752 minFight Back with Libby ZnaimerShould Pharmacists in Ontario Get More Responsibilities?THE MEDICAL RECORD: IS EXPANDING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF PHARMACISTS IN ONTARIO A GOOD IDEA?
Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and a former head of the BC Cancer Agency, Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto and Dr. Alon Vaisman, Infectious diseases physician at the University Health Network (UHN).
Our panel reacts to the province ending its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program, and other healthcare news of the week.
THE LATEST WAVE OF ANTISEMITISM TARGETING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
Libby Znaimer is joined by MP Melissa Lantsman, Deputy lead...
2024-07-3152 minThe Big StoryNational security, foreign interference and naming 'traitors'Last week, a bombshell report revealed multiple Canadian parliamentarians have, intentionally and unintentionally, worked with foreign agents to interfere in our politics. The revelation sparked furious debate around who these MPs are, what they've done to undermine Canada's interest and whether or not the "traitors"—as many called them—should be named.Today, we'll bring you on a deep dive into the world of foreign interference, security clearance, intelligence gathering and how to protect Canada's interests while still keeping the public informed. It's not as simple as naming names.GUEST: Stephanie Carvin, former national security anal...
2024-06-1325 min
PrimeTime Politics with Michael SerapioQuestions Remain Following NSICOP Report – June 12, 2024National security expert Stephanie Carvin comments on the latest developments, following the release of an NSICOP report last week.
NDP MP Laurel Collins talks about her private member's bill to criminalize coercive control.
Philippe Dunsky, chair of the Canada Electricity Advisory Council discusses a recent report from the council on decarbonizing Canada's electricity grid.
2024-06-1326 min
The Bridge with Peter MansbridgeEncore Presentation - Just How Do We Handle Our Secrets?Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 29th. A week after the Johnston Report we leave the politics out of the discussion and talk only about what we learned, including what do we know about how we handle our secrets. And when a top-secret report goes up to the Primer Minister how many people may have first seen it -- you might be surprised. Special guest is security and intelligence expert Stephanie Carvin.
2024-01-3144 min
BerlinsideOut16 – Canada and Germany: Finding Ways to Take Strategic Responsibility [Part 2]
In this two-part series, BerlinsideOut talks about Germany’s relationship with Aaron’s (other) home country of Canada, its potential role in helping to provide Germany and the rest of the democratic team with critical resources, whether both countries are underpricing Russian and Chinese threats, and how to leverage another transatlantic relationship amidst uncertain political times in the US.
In part two, Ben and Aaron pick up core BerlinsideOut themes with Anessa Kimball and Stephanie Carvin. They discuss how Germany and Canada both depend heavily on liberal ordering but, thanks to a strategic deficit in both countries, are...
2024-01-261h 02BerlinsideOut16 – Canada and Germany: From Free-Riding Laggards to Re-engaged Teammates? [Part 1]
In this two-part series, BerlinsideOut talks about Germany’s relationship with Aaron’s (other) home country of Canada, its potential role in helping to provide Germany and the rest of the democratic team with critical resources, whether both countries are underpricing Russian and Chinese threats, and how to leverage another transatlantic relationship amidst uncertain political times in the US.
In the first episode, Ben and Aaron speak to Balkan Devlen, Jonathan Berkshire Miller, and Christian Leuprecht from the MacDonald-Laurier Institute about German-Canadian relations, missed opportunities, the role each country can play on a team of democracies, and how Canada can...
2024-01-2357 min
Screen TimeFreedom, Baby, FreedomWhen the pandemic hit in 2020, it suddenly seemed like conspiracy theories were everywhere. But where did those ideas come from? And why did so many people believe them?Selena Paley, the co-founder of an alternative media outlet called Freedom Central, explains her anti-vaccine views and talks about her experience as part of the Freedom Convoy in 2022. Journalist Justin Ling then tells the story of the Freedom Convoy from an outside perspective.Journalist Anna Merlan explains why and how people believe conspiracy theories. And national security expert Stephanie Carvin explains how the forces of online misinformation...
2024-01-1023 min
The Hill Times' Hot RoomChanging the spy lawThe government wants to change the rules constraining Canada's spy agency, CSIS. Peter Mazereeuw talks to Professor Stephanie Carvin about the benefits, and the risks, of giving CSIS new powers.
2024-01-0523 min
Background Briefing with Ian MastersNovember 30, 2023 - Jeremi Suri | Stephanie Carvin | Dr. Daniel MarkeyThe Death of Henry Kissinger, a great Elder Statesman to Some and a War Criminal to Others | The Canadian Connection to the Foiled Assassination Plot on US Soil | Why Did Modi's Government Take Such a Brazen Risk to Conduct a Hit on a US Citizen on US Soil?
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2023-11-3057 minThe Bridge with Peter MansbridgeEncore Presentation - Just How Do We Handle Our Secrets?Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on May 29th. A week after the Johnston Report we leave the politics out of the discussion and talk only about what we learned, including what do we know about how we handle our secrets. And when a top-secret report goes up to the Primer Minister how many people may have first seen it -- you might be surprised. Special guest is security and intelligence expert Stephanie Carvin.
2023-08-2144 minThe Big StoryIs far right extremism gaining ground in Canada?A new report looks at the circumstances that led to the convoy's arrival in Ottawa (and other places across Canada) in early 2022, and finds that it stems from a series of events that began in 2015. It took years before efforts at forming a convoy and rolling to Ottawa actually came together—and there were several failed tries along the way.So what changed during the pandemic? How were far right Canadians able to band together long enough to organize the event, and why were so many more relatively moderate citizens drawn to their cause? Was this an ex...
2023-08-0929 min
Bill Kelly ShowHow policymakers & security agencies can work better together, Gear shortage for Canadian troops in Latvia & Surprise merger w/ PGA Tour & LIV Golf!The Bill Kelly Show Podcast:It is understandable that most of the discussion of David Johnston’s report on foreign interference has focused on his recommendation to not hold a public inquiry. Yet his conclusion that there are “serious shortcomings in the way intelligence is communicated and processed from security agencies through to government” deserves much more scrutiny.For Canadians, this finding – along with revelations that ministers sometimes do not have access to classified systems in their offices, that binders of intelligence may be going unread, and that, even when intelligence is addressed, policymakers may simply n...
2023-06-0737 minThe Bridge with Peter MansbridgeJust How Do We Handle Our Secrets?A week after the Johnston Report we leave the politics out of the discussion and talk only about what we learned, including what do we know about how we handle our secrets. And when a top-secret report goes up to the Primer Minister how many people may have first seen it -- you might be surprised. Special guest is security and intelligence expert Stephanie Carvin.
2023-05-2946 minThe Big StoryAs tensions rise, what comes next for China-Canada relations?Last week's exchange that saw each country expel a diplomat was called a "spat"—but really it was the latest volley in a low-heat diplomatic conflict that's been simmering for years. Every new twist, from takeovers to arrests, from allegations of election interference and threats of retaliation, only makes the next more likely.How did China and Canada end up here? What have we learned in the past few months about just what China is trying to do in this country? What steps has our government taken to protect our democracy from outside interference? And what should we...
2023-05-1624 minIt's Political with Althia RajAs the leaker requested, a conversation on foreign interferenceIn an op-ed in the Globe and Mail last month, that newspaper's confidential national security source explained why they decided to leak secret documents on China's interference attempts. They wrote they had hoped to spur a much deeper discussion about foreign interference and how to combat it, but were disappointed the conversation had become "marked by ugliness and division." So this week on "It's Political," we're giving the leaker what they want: a serious conversation about foreign interference. First, national security expert Wesley Wark walks us through the controversy, the leaks, the government's response and w...
2023-04-211h 06
This MattersWhat the Pentagon leak means for CanadaGuest: Stephanie Carvin, associate professor at Carleton University and former national security analyst According to leaked documents from the Pentagon, a Canadian pipeline was successfully hacked in February. The FBI has arrested the suspected leaker, but the information is out there and could have wide-reaching ramifications, especially for the war in Ukraine. Today, we are joined by national security expert Stephanie Carvin to discuss what the leaks say about the security of Canadian infrastructure. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.
2023-04-1720 minPrimeTime Politics with Michael SerapioConservative Motion Seeks PMO Testimony on Foreign Interference - March 20, 2023Michael Serapio welcomes MPs Mark Gerretsen (Liberal), Michael Cooper (Conservative), and Peter Julian (NDP) to discuss the latest on foreign interference -- and a Conservative nmotion demanding testimony by the prime minister's chief of staff.
Stephanie Carvin, an associate professor of international relations at Carleton University, analyzes the Chinese president's state visit to Russia.
And Pedro Antunes, chief economist of the Conference Board of Canada, discusses the latest global banking unrest and what it means for Canadians.
2023-03-2129 minBill Kelly ShowDavid Johnston Pushback, CSIS & Gov’t relationship status, Arrest Warrant out for Putin & The Washington Report w/ Reggie Cecchini!The Bill Kelly Show Podcast:Topics Include:· David Johnston push back· On e year anniversary of NDP/Liberal deal· Biden visiting Canada· And more…GUEST: Dr. Lori Turnbull, Director of the School of Public Administration with Dalhousie University-Is the relationship between CSIS and the federal government broken? Is so, how can it be repaired?GUEST: Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton UniversityUS President Joe Biden has welcomed the International Criminal Court's issuing...
2023-03-2057 minThe Big StoryForeign interference and Canadian intelligence: An FAQFor the past month, headlines have been dominated by leaked CSIS documents, intelligence sources, fears of foreign interference in Canadian elections and the political fallout of all that. But most Canadians don't know much about how our intelligence community operates. Which agencies do what? Who do they report to? Who can access their information? Why would they release it to the press?Because this is already shaping up to be the political story of the year in Canada, we wanted to lay out the basics. Here's what you need to know to understand what matters and why.
2023-03-1424 min
Angry PlanetIt's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a ... Balloon?What’s the biggest Chinese threat to the United States? Well, if you ask security expert Stephanie Carvin, it’s not a balloon—no matter how large and how many missiles it takes to shoot down. So, what should we really be worried about from China’s security apparatus? Well, you could start with more traditional spying, but there’s a lot more to it than that.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-2150 min
Good Morning Hamilton with Rick ZamperinSupermarket CEO’s to face food inflation questions, will anything come of it?The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Scott Radley:Last week, MPs decided to summon supermarket CEOs to face food inflation questions. But will anything come of it? GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University-The one year mark for the war in Ukraine comes later this week. A piece in the Conversation says that calls for peace a year after the invasion of Ukraine are unrealistic. GUEST: Oleksa Drachewych, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Hi...
2023-02-2148 min
Angry Planet Subscriber FeedIt's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a... Balloon?What’s the biggest Chinese threat to the United States? Well, if you ask security expert Stephanie Carvin, it’s not a balloon—no matter how large and how many missiles it takes to shoot down. So, what should we really be worried about from China’s security apparatus? Well, you could start with more traditional spying, but there’s a lot more to it than that. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit angryplanetpod.com/subscribe
2023-02-1750 minThe Big StoryThe US military shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon, and things only got weirder from thereIt started with a suspected Chinese spy balloon, shot down by the American military off the coast of South Carolina after being tracked floating over the continent for at least 4 days. Since then, three more as-yet-unidentified objects have been blown out of the sky, one near the coast of Alaska, one in the northern Yukon Territory, and one over Lake Huron. At this point we can say with some certainty that the origin of these objects is terrestrial, and that’s essentially it.It may take some time before the public gets definitive answers about what, exactly, is...
2023-02-1525 min
Soapbox DailyAftermath of the So-Called Freedom ProtestsIn the year since the convoy, many Ottawa residents have expressed how hard it is for them to shake a feeling of unease. During the official inquiry into the protests, locals described the lingering trauma they continue to experience.-As shared by one parent: “So in the middle of it all, in this surreal time when I felt an overwhelming responsibility for the safety and well-being of an entire neighborhood … we had to take our daughter, who was 15, and we had to move her out of the city to go stay with friends,” they said...
2023-02-0312 minIt's Political with Althia RajEmergencies Act: The inquiry's most shocking revelationsThis week on "It's Political," we dig into the government's rationale for invoking the Emergencies Act to end last winter's "Freedom Convoy" protests. First, Toronto Star reporters Tonda MacCharles and Alex Ballingall will walk us through all of the drama and pivot points exposed during the Public Order Emergency Commission's hearings. The parade of high-profile witnesses and thousands of internal documents, including private correspondence, offered an unprecedented look inside government decision-making, and some of the stresses within federal-provincial relations. Then, we'll sit down with national security law expert Leah West and national security expert Stephanie Carvin, both...
2022-12-0247 min
Sensitivity SessionsAdult ADHD & Embracing a Neurodivergent Identity with Krista Carvin, RSWIn this episode, we explore:what late-identified ADHD can look like and how to find support for yourselfwhat the neurodiversity movement is and how identifying as neurodivergent can promote self-acceptancehow cultivating awareness of physical sensations & emotions can help support ADHDersthe additional mental load that ADHDers, HSPs and other neurodivergent people can experiencethe difference between neutral ADHD traits and distressing symptomsKrista Carvin is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Krista realized that how we treat the unique mental health needs of folks living with ADHD could use some… updating. Krista dreams of a better fu...
2022-11-281h 02
PressProgress Sources"Insurrection From Within" Exploring the Failed Police Response to the Freedom Convoy with Stephanie CarvinStephanie Carvin, a Carleton University international affairs professor and a former CSIS intelligence analyst, talks about the failure of police to anticipate the ‘Freedom Convoy,’ and how it was allowed to spiral out of control.Evidence and testimony show signs of intelligence failure, communication breakdowns, erratic leadership, and an “insurrection from within” Ottawa Police.While warnings from outside sources went ignored, an OPS unit produced a politically biased and “unprofessional” intelligence report that Carvin says reveals cultural issues within the ranks of the Ottawa Police.Support the show
2022-11-0347 minPrimeTime Politics with Michael SerapioConvoy Leaders in the Spotlight at Inquiry - November 2, 2022Freedom Convoy leader Pat King testified today at the Emergencies Act inquiry, following testimony by a convoy lawyer and a key organizer. Michael Serapio has more analysis and details from journalist Alex Ballingall (Toronto Star) and security expert Stephanie Carvin (Carleton University).
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser talks about the federal plan to increase the number of new arrivals to 500,000 annually by 2025.
Former Reform leader Preston Manning explains his call for an independent, national inquiry into the federal COVID-19 response.
2022-11-0329 min
Bill Kelly ShowForeign Affairs in Canada, Ford faces key issues as education workers gear up to bargain & First bear market since the pandemic plunge!The Bill Kelly Show Podcast:
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says it was "unacceptable" that a Canadian representative attended an event hosted at the Russian Embassy, and has vowed it won't happen again.
ALSO: New Indo-Pacific Advisory Committee
GUEST: Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University
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Doug Ford hasn’t even named a new cabinet, fresh off his majority election victory, and one of the biggest challenges his new government will face is already staring him down.
Four of...
2022-06-1445 min
Unpublished CafeExtremism in CanadaThe 3-week occupation of downtown Ottawa has dissipated. What began as a ‘trucker convoy’ against vaccine mandates was co-opted by some extremists, such as the ones waving the Nazi and Confederate flags. They were dubbed “a few bad apples” among a peaceful protest, which was anything but peaceful. It also shone a light on a troubling aspect of Canada—that extremism is alive and well here. What will it take to stop it? The world got a glimpse inside the power of extremism during the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. For the residents of downtown Ottawa, the...
2022-02-2625 min
Bill Kelly ShowCanada hits Russia w/ sanctions – Is that enough? How misinformation & Intelligence plays a role in Russia’s invasion & Ont. mask mandate likely around for a while!The Bill Kelly Show Podcast:
Topics Include:
Reaction to Canada’s sanctions and the role Canada will play moving forward.
Why isn’t the West imposing harsher sanctions against Russia?
Why isn’t Canada sanctioning Vladimir Putin directly?
GUEST: Steve Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for the Globe and Mail
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How will misinformation and intelligence play a role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
GUEST: Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University
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Ontario’s mask mandate will likely...
2022-02-2553 min
Rational SecurityThe "Hockey With Guns" EditionThis week, Alan, Quinta and Scott were joined by Canadian national security expert, Stephanie Carvin! They talked through some of the week's biggest national security news, both in the U.S. and in our neighbor to the north, including:“Assault on the Capital, Eh? Hold My Labatt Blue.” For the past two weeks, our neighbors to the north have suffered through their own insurrectionary moment, as thousands of protesters have descended on Canadian cities to protest vaccination policies, leading the capital city of Ottawa to declare a state of emergency. What does this mean for Canada moving forward? And...
2022-02-091h 03
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonErin O'Toole may get the boot, Trudeau's comments on the trucker protest, Wordle has been sold... but what is itThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson
As we enter February, Scott is looking forward to the future where we end our COVID restrictions, stop dividing our nation, and get back to normal! Erin O’Toole may be getting the boot from the federal Conservative leadership, pending an internal vote. What are the CPC looking for in a replacement? That on the round table and with Michael Taube. Scott also wants to share with you his donut opinions. Don’t want to miss that!
Guests:
Dr. Tim Sly, School of Occupational and Public Heal...
2022-02-021h 19
Good Morning Hamilton with Rick ZamperinCanadians want more measures on unvaxxed, Should truckers be exempt from C-19 mandates, Snow storms: How ill equipped are we when it comes to accessibility, Tensions rise at Russia-Ukraine border & The GMH Roundtable!The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:
A new poll shows 67% of Canadians want the government to impose further measures on the unvaccinated population.
Guest: Darrell Bricker. President. IPSOS Public Affairs.
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Should Canadian truckers be exempt from COVID-19 mandates to help the supply chain crisis? It was our Twitter poll question yesterday, and today we ask listeners to share their thoughts.
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Last week's massive snow storm provided us with another glaring example of how ill equipped we are when it comes...
2022-01-2541 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonThe effects of constant change on students, CSIS's concern over China's efforts to influence government officials, Quebec's plan to tax unvaccinated adult residents without exemption & The ethical issues an overwhelmed healthcare system posesThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
Scott speaks with Tasha Kheiriddin about response to the unvaccinated, and where the root of these troubles lie. How are the switches between classroom and remote learning affecting kids, and how can we help young students deal with other people’s anxiety being stirred up around the return to in-school learning? CSIS, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, has become increasingly alarmed about efforts by China and its agents to covertly cultivate relations with elected officials, gain sway over parliamentary debates and influence government decision-making. Quebec's plan to tax unvaccinated adult res...
2022-01-131h 14
Bill Kelly ShowCanada joins Diplomatic Boycott, how will Beijing retaliate? Can Trudeau help Biden stop Trumps comeback trail & Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate on holdThe Bill Kelly Show Podcast:
Canada will not send any official representatives to the Beijing Winter Olympics in February as part of a growing diplomatic boycott by allies over China’s record of human rights abuses.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement on Wednesday after facing several days of questions over whether Canada would stand with allies that have already announced similar plans.
What took them so long and how is Beijing going to retaliate?
GUEST: Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton Uni...
2021-12-0954 min
CDSN Podcast NetworkEpisode 60: Canadian Intelligence AnalysisIn the 60th episode of Battle Rhythm, Stef and Steve talk about Cabinet appointments, and Gen. Eyre’s keynote speech at KCIS. Today’s feature interview is with Stephanie Carvin & Thomas Juneau, authors of Intelligence Analysis and Policy Making: The Canadian Experience [23:30]. This week’s RnR segment [56:10], where we will provide some levity in these trying times with entertainment reviews and suggestions; WWZ, Happy Death Day.
2021-11-0357 min
Bill Kelly ShowCanadians falling prey to conspiracy theories, Will Mélanie Joly succeed as Foreign Affairs Minister & Deadline for feds to appeal ruling to pay Indigenous kids approachesThe Bill Kelly Show Podcast:
The good news is Canadians have a lot of trust in their institutions.
The not-so-good news is that a strong minority of Canadians believe a small cabal of people “secretly manipulate” world events from the shadows.
New polling conducted for Elections Canada suggested that Canadians have strong confidence in institutions like the elections agency (78 per cent), the police (74 per cent), the mainstream media (54 per cent) and provincial and federal governments (56 per cent and 55 per cent, respectively).
But the poll – conducted by Leger, and based on a survey...
2021-10-2854 min
Good Morning Hamilton with Rick Zamperin1st National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Rising food prices, Pandemic impact on retirement goals, Decision on Huawei 5G coming soon & YouTube blocking anti-vaccine contentThe Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:
How can someone engage in reflection for today’s Truth and Reconciliation Day?
GUEST: Angela Bellegrade, fourth generation survivor of the residential school system, and Our Kids Network’s Indigenous Lead
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With rising food prices, a new study shows that our shopping patterns are changing.
GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University
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How severely has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your retirement goals...
2021-09-3046 min
Conversation SixStephanie Carvin and Julian KuStephanie Carvin and Julian Ku on the return of Canadian hostages
2021-09-2506 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonSchellenberg's appeal denied and Spavor's verdict looms, Vaccines and the education system & Moderna's Canadian mRNA plantThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast
With Schellenberg's appeal denied, Spavor's verdict looming, and developments in Meng Wanzhou's hearing in B.C., we get an update on the situation from Rachel Gilmore, and then turn to Stephanie Carvin to untangle the web of international politics that surrounds these cases.
Guests:
Rachel Gilmore, National Online Journalist with Global News
Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor of International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affair at Carleton University, Former National Security Analyst for CSIS; Author of Stand on Guard: Reassessing Threats to Canada’s Na...
2021-08-101h 12
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonThousands attend vigil for Muslim family in London, Ontario; Investigating extremist violence; Should Canada Day be cancelled?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast
Sawyer Bogdan returned to the show, to talk about last night's vigil in London, Ontario. She and Scott also discussed what is known and as-of-yet unknown about the man who killed four members of a Muslim family and injured a nine-year-old boy on Sunday evening.
Guest: Sawyer Bogdan, Reporter for Global News Radio in London 980 CFBL
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Stephanie Carvin joined Scott to provide insight on extremist violence as well as the questions that investigators will focus on in the case of the London, Ontario attack.
2021-06-091h 12
Bill Kelly ShowC-19 Vaccines for all adults, Call for safe return to outdoor sports, New vaccine rollout boss & Demand could outstrip supplyThe Bill Kelly Show Podcast with Guest Host Greg Brady:
Greg Brady opens the show with a discussion on opening vaccine eligibility to 18+. Could the demand outstrip the supply? Also: Outdoor restrictions.
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The drum beat to safely reopen outdoor activities is getting louder and the mayors of Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills have joined the chorus.
Along with Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr, Halton’s four mayors issued a joint statement aimed at the provincial government reiterating a “safe return” to sports before they consider extending the Stay-At-Home emergency order b...
2021-05-1854 min
Bill Kelly ShowOntario COVID-19 Modelling, Another Review into Military Sexual Misconduct, Groundhog day in Retail & Canadian Doctors & Celebs team up for "This Is Our Shot" campaignThe Bill Kelly Show Podcast:
New modelling data released by the province suggests the third wave is now finally "cresting" but the current situation remains very "precarious."
Experts with Ontario's COVID-19 science advisory table presented the new data during a news conference on Thursday, as infection numbers in the province dropped below the 4,000 mark for several days.
Brown said the third wave cresting is due to lower mobility rates. He said that while retail, recreation and transit mobility has fallen significantly, workplace mobility, which refers to essential workers travelling to job sites, remains...
2021-04-3052 min
Bill Kelly ShowMichael Kovrig's trial wraps up in China with no verdictThe trial of Michael Kovrig, one of two Canadians detained in China over spying charges, ended today with the verdict to be announced at an unspecified later date.
Kovrig’s trial, which has been ongoing for more than three hours, comes three days after the trial of Michael Spavor — the other detained Canadian.
Spavor’s trial ended without a verdict after a two-hour deliberation on Friday.
ALSO: The Canadian ambassador to the U.S. says she’s been reassured by her American colleagues that they are viewing the cases of detained Canadians Michael Spavor a...
2021-03-2218 min
Bill Kelly ShowCSIS warns Canadian universities about Alibaba’s online platformCanada’s spy agency warned Canadian universities in August to be wary of using Chinese technology, including a service offered by e-commerce company Alibaba to help students based in China take online Zoom classes in this country.
GUEST: Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor of International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affair at Carleton University
2021-01-2918 min
Uncommons with Nate Erskine-SmithCanada-China Relations with Stephanie CarvinChina has arbitrarily detained Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, weaponized tariffs and trade, violated international law and human rights in Hong Kong, and continues to commit mass atrocities against the Uyghurs. In this episode, Nate is joined by national security expert and professor Stephanie Carvin to discuss Canada’s relationship with China. Professor Carvin is also the co-host of the Intrepid Podcast focused on national security law and you can follow her on Twitter here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
2020-08-0531 min
RCI | English : InterviewsThe issue of Huawei, national security and 5GThe U.K. has just announced it will permit a partial use of Huawei technology in development of its 5G network.
Other countries have banned Huawei over security concerns. Canada is still debating its position on Huawei.
Stephanie Carvin (PhD) is an assistant professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa. She notes security alone may not be the only consideration
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The so-called 5G network is going to represent a significant leap forward in technology allowing for rapid transfer of vast amounts of data. But the U.S. and other s...
2020-01-2909 min
The Vanguard PodcastExperts to Tackle 3 Perspectives of Surveillance at C4ISR and BeyondThe legal, intelligence and ethical perspectives of surveillance along with a focus on its associated opportunities and challenges will be discussed at C4ISR and Beyond 2020, taking place on January 28 in Ottawa. This panel will be moderated by LGen D. Michael Day (Ret'd). In this episode of Vanguard Radio, Day shares a teaser of what we can expect from this discussion. The panelists will tackle the complications associated with the legal, intelligence and ethical perspectives for ISR so that industry can build capabilities with these considerations "baked" in. LGen D. Michael Day (Ret'd) joined the...
2020-01-2017 min
CYBERThe Spy Who (Allegedly) Screwed UsCatch the rat. Find the mole. It’s the classic scenario of a spy thriller. Recently, a top spy in the Five Eyes collective—the secretive espionage and intel sharing alliance between agencies in the U.S., U.K., Canada, New Zealand and Australia—was caught trying to sell top secret information.An FBI investigation of Phantom Secure, the encrypted cell phone provider which sold devices to Mexican cartels, uncovered a secret Canadian mole who allegedly offered its CEO Vincent Ramos intel on the investigations surrounding his company.Without knowing the anon...
2019-09-2636 min
The West BlockElection strategy and implications of a possible intelligence breachIn this episode we take a look at the latest twists and turns in the federal election plus Global news has exclusive new details on the charges against an RCMP intelligence officials which may have serious implications for Canada's intelligence community.
Guests: NDP strategist Anne McGrath; Liberal strategist Richard Mahoney; Conservative strategist Fred DeLorey; National security expert Stephanie Carvin; Toronto Star Bureau Chief Susan Delacourt; La Presse Bureau Chief Joel-Denis Bellavance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-09-1523 min
Global Dispatches -- World News That MattersA Crisis Between China and Canada Has Big Global ImplicationsOn December 1st, a business executive named Meng Wanzhou was arrested while transferring through the Vancouver airport at the request of US authorities. Ms Meng is the CFO of the Chinese telecom giant Huawei and now faces extradition to the United States. About ten days later, a former Canadian diplomat and analyst with the International Crisis Group named Michael Kovrig was mysteriously arrested in China. His arrest was followed by the arrest of another Canadian, businessman Micheal Spavor, under similarly opaque circumstances. These incidents have plunged Canada into a diplomatic crisis -- and this crisis has implications far beyond Canada, accor...
2019-01-0228 min
Sirens: A Bombshell productionMutually Assured DysfunctionBombshell goes international! Loren warily crosses the border to visit Stefanie von Hlatky, Stephanie Carvin, and Elaine Bunn for a special Canadian episode at the Kingston Conference on International Security. The ladies give deterrence a playlist and it's own film series, then dive deeper into what deterrence means to the public and How to Teach Your President About Deterrence. And since deterrence is above all a human interaction, we discuss that elephant in the room: what it means to be a woman in the field.
2018-06-2642 min
Policy TalksPanel Discussion: The Defence Review Review - Canada's New Policy Under the MicroscopeThis panel discussion took place on June 20, 2017 at Carleton Unviersity hosted by the Centre for Security, Intelligence and Defence Studies at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.
Panelists: Dr. Andrea Charron (Centre for Security, Intelligence and Defence Studies, Carleton University), David Perry (Canadian Global Affairs Institute), Stephen Saideman (Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University), Elinor Sloan (Department of Political Science, Carleton University) and Col (ret.) Al Stephenson (Canadian Global Affairs Institute) moderated by Stephanie Carvin (Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University)
2017-06-2858 min
Follow-Up With Althia Raj#9 Canada Moves On In The Face Of TrumpWe’re jumping into the Liberal government’s new foreign policy agenda, and the billions of dollars in military spending they’re pledging to back it up.
In this episode: Roland Paris, former foreign policy advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; Stephanie Carvin, assistant professor of international relations at Carleton University; Kim Nossal, political studies professor at Queen’s University; political strategists Rachel Curran, Karl Bélanger and Greg MacEachern; The Hill Times reporter Rachel Aiello. Hosted by Althia Raj.
2017-06-1000 min
Maclean's On the Hill Politics PodcastTerror in Manchester, Tory leadership: Maclean’s on the Hill
Each week, the Maclean’s Ottawa bureau sits down with Cormac Mac Sweeney to discuss the headlines of the week. This week, terror in Manchester. Nearly two dozen people in the U.K. were killed this week after a bomb exploded at an Ariana Grande concert. It was a horrendous attack, but should Canada be concerned as we prepare to celebrate Canada150 with large public gatherings around the country? We speak with Stephanie Carvin, a former government security analyst.
The government has launched its competition to eventually award nearly $1 billion to so-called innovation superclusters. University of Toronto pro...
2017-05-2600 minFollow-Up With Althia Raj#4 What Happened To 'Canada Is Back'?Canada's shifting foreign policies are in the spotlight after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a military airstrike against Syria.
In this episode: Parliamentary secretary for foreign affairs Matt DeCourcey, Carleton University international affairs associate professor Stephanie Carvin, and Brian Mulroney’s former chief of staff, Derek Burney. Hosted by Althia Raj.
2017-04-1700 minMaclean's On the Hill Politics PodcastLegalizing pot and Syrian tough talk: Maclean’s on the Hill
Each week, the Maclean’s Ottawa bureau sits down with Cormac Mac Sweeney to discuss the headlines of the week. This week, the Trudeau government unveiled its plan to legalize marijuana, and it comes with a minimum age of 18, possession limits, strict regulations and new criminal offences. Health Minister Jane Philpott joins the show to explain the legislation. After that, we hear from pot activist Jodie Emery, and later in the show we look at how the provinces might implement legalization.
Canada is toughening its stance on Syria and calling for the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. The...
2017-04-1400 minMaclean's On the Hill Politics PodcastMaclean’s on the Hill: Electoral reform, mosque shooting
Each week, the Maclean’s Ottawa bureau sits down with Cormac Mac Sweeney to discuss the headlines of the week. This week, a broken Promise. The Trudeau government has abandoned its commitment to change Canada’s voting system before the next election. The decision has outraged the opposition, but here to defend the move is the new Democratic Institutions Minister, Karina Gould.
In the wake of the massacre at a Quebec mosque, which left six people dead, there is now a spotlight on a growing problem in Canada: far-right extremism. We speak with expert Stephanie Carvin about the d...
2017-02-0400 minMaclean's On the Hill Politics PodcastMaclean’s on the Hill: Cabinet shuffle, cross-country tour
Each week, the Maclean’s Ottawa bureau sits down with Cormac Mac Sweeney to discuss the headlines of the week. This week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launched a cross-country tour to reconnect with Canadians, but as the election-style circuit continues, his messaging is being derailed by an ethical controversy related to his Christmas vacation. Maclean’s senior writer Anne Kingston joins us from the road.
Earlier this week, the Prime Minister gave his inner circle a facelift. Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle also signallled a big change in who will be dealing with Donald Trump’s administration. Ottawa bureau ch...
2017-01-1400 min
COMMONSEp.56 - Naming a GenocideThe government’s declared that ISIS is committing a genocide against the Yazidi people. So what are we doing about it? Yazidi-Canadian Dalal Abdi talks about her journey to Canada and her family's life back in Iraq and Turkey. Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith talks about voting against the majority of his party to declare a genocide earlier in the week. Stephanie Carvin, assistant professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, tells us how using the word "genocide" affects Canada’s obligations abroad.Support COMMONS: h...
2016-06-2126 min