Max Bell School of Public Policy - News & Research from Vincent Rigby /maxbellschool/channels_item/34 en Vincent Rigby on Canada-India Relations | CBC News /maxbellschool/node/3673 <p>February 25, 2026 | Vincent Rigby reflects on Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming trip to India amid debate over whether the threat of Indian transnational repression in Canada has truly ended. While describing the trip as pragmatic diplomacy, Rigby warns that security concerns should not be treated as a "footnote," and cautions against turning a blind eye to allegations of interference and intimidation.  He expresses skepticism that longstanding national security concerns will disappear overnight.</p> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:37:25 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Montreal's Defence Industry Potential | Montreal Gazette /maxbellschool/node/3672 <p>February 25, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joins the Montreal Gazette to discuss whether Montreal could emerge as a hub in Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy. He describes the federal announcement as a "major pivot" toward domestic industry and notes that Montreal's aerospace and simulation expertise position the city well. Rigby cautions that industrial ambition must be tied to a clear defence plan that prioritizes operational readiness.</p> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:18:59 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy | The Walrus /maxbellschool/node/3667 <p>February 18, 2026 | In a roundtable published by <em>The Walrus</em>, Vincent Rigby examines the Canadian federal government's new Defence Industrial Strategy and describes it as long overdue. While he supports efforts to strengthen Canada's defence industrial base and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, he cautions that the strategy places heavy emphasis on economic development. He calls for ensuring that "sovereign capabilities" are anchored in a coherent policy framework and matched by effective implementation.</p> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:11:32 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Appointing Canada's Next National Security Adviser | The Globe and Mail /maxbellschool/node/3663 <p>February 10, 2026 | Vincent Rigby and Adam Chapnick argue that Ottawa should move quickly to appoint Canada's next National Security and Intelligence Adviser following Nathalie Drouin's resignation. They reflect on the evolution and growing significance of the position within the Privy Council Office and the importance of timely appointment and clearly defined responsibilities. Canada has not issued a comprehensive National Security Strategy in over two decades, and Rigby calls for its return under the next National Security and Intelligence Adviser.</p> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:26:52 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby's Canada-US Experts Group Report /maxbellschool/node/3656 <p>February 11, 2026 | In a new report for the Canada-US Experts Group, Vincent Rigby and Lawrence Herman examine the implications of renewed U.S. expansionist rhetoric for Canada's Arctic sovereignty.</p> <p>They argue that Donald Trump's annexation threats to Greenland highlight broader strategic risks for Canada, and Washington's longstanding rejection of Canada's claim that the Northwest Passage constitutes internal waters. Rigby and Herman argue that the United States must respond urgently by increasing its Arctic presence and meeting its NATO and NORAD commitments.</p> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:35:45 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Trade Crossfire Between US and Canada | The Hill /maxbellschool/node/3643 <p>February 4, 2026 | Vincent Rigby weighed in on Canada's reassessment of its planned purchase of U.S. F-35 fighter jets amid rising trade tensions and strained political relations with Washington. Rigby argued that increasingly sharp rhetoric from the United States prompted Canadian policymakers to rethink the long-standing defence relationship. While both countries will always share an interest in defending North America, Rigby said Canada needs to "walk on a tightrope," pushing back where necessary and reducing its overdependence on an unpredictable partner. </p> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:02:16 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Canada's Engagement with Greenland | Global News /maxbellschool/node/3632 <p>February 2, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joins Weekends with Ben O'Hara-Byrne to discuss Canada's decision to move forward with a presence in Greenland. Rigby argues this is an overdue step that reflects solidarity with Greenlanders and aligns with Canada's Arctic priorities. While questions have been raised about the timing and whether the decision is provocative, Rigby argues that Canada must strike a careful balance between continuing to work with the United States and standing on its own. </p> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:04:01 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on The Arctic Appetites of Donald Trump | Policy Magazine /maxbellschool/node/3630 <p>January 29, 2026 | In Policy Magazine, Vincent Rigby, writing with Lawrence L. Herman, warns that U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland signals a bigger risk to Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic. They argue that renewed U.S. expansionist rhetoric alongside American rejection of Canada's claim that the Northwest Passage constitutes internal waters raises the prospect of future U.S. military or naval incursions in the region.</p> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:28:13 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on NATO and Canada’s National Security | CGAI /maxbellschool/node/3626 <p>January 17, 2026 | Vincent Rigby was featured on the Canadian Global Affairs Institute's The Global Exchange podcast to discuss NATO and Canada's global security challenges. Rigby emphasized that strengthening Canada's capabilities, including NORAD modernization and Arctic operations, opens opportunities for collaboration with the United States. He noted the urgency of a former national security strategy, arguing that it has been 22 years since Canada last had one and that current global uncertainties make it more pressing than ever. </p> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:00:24 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on NORAD and Canada's F-35 Decision | CBC News /maxbellschool/node/3622 <p>January 26, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined CBC News to discuss the implications of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra's recent remarks on Canada's fighter jet procurement and the North American Air Defence Command (NORAD). Rigby described the remarks as "another off-the-cuff," noting that while they cannot be ignored, they should not be taken as a definitive statement on Canada-U.S. defence policy. NORAD remains a shared defence partnership, but political and operational decisions, such as whether to pursue Swedish Gripen or F-35s, can affect Canada's sovereignty.</p> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:24:31 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Trump's Threats to the Arctic | CBC News /maxbellschool/node/3621 <p>January 27, 2026 | Vincent Rigby spoke on CBC News to analyze Canada's Arctic sovereignty amid growing concerns of U.S. intentions in the region. Rigby weighed in on the implications of the ICE (Icebreaker Collaboration Effort) Pact, noting its potential to affect control over the Northwest Passage and surrounding Arctic territories. He called for a two-track approach: continue cooperation where possible, while urgently strengthening its own Arctic military and surveillance capabilities.</p> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:59:08 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Canada's Response to Trump's Aggresive Pursuit of Greenland | KPFA /maxbellschool/node/3608 <p>January 22, 2026 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> spoke on KPFA to discuss the implications of U.S. interest in Greenland for Canada. Rigby noted that while the U.S. has a longstanding military presence in Greenland and could, in theory, seize it, such a move would raise serious questions for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).</p> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:02:04 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Contingency Planning | Global News /maxbellschool/node/3606 <p>January 20, 2026 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> joined Global News to discuss Canada's military contingency plans amid the shifting relationship with the United States. Rigby said the Canadian Armed Forces routinely examines a range of threat scenarios, including those involving allies. Rigby noted that the very need to contemplate such scenarios shows how dramatically the global security environment has changed, and that it is time to reflect on Canada's place within it.</p> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:18:29 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Defending Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty | Montreal Gazette /maxbellschool/node/3605 <p>January 21, 2026 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> recently spoke to the Montreal Gazette on the rising U.S. rhetoric under President Donald Trump, underscoring the need for Canada to strengthen its Arctic defences.</p> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:52:55 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on the Unlikely U.S. Invasion of Canada | National Post /maxbellschool/node/3602 <p>January 20, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joined the National Post to discuss Canada's options in the unlikely event of a U.S. military attack on Canada. Rigby emphasized that a U.S. invasion would be considered low-probability but would have a very high impact. He called U.S. President Donald Trump's provocative posts about Canada "destabilizing" but part of a broader strategic playbook, rather than evidence of a threat.</p> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:31:55 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on the Evolving Role of National Security and Intelligence Advisor | CDA Institute /maxbellschool/node/3592 <p>January 15, 2026 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> joined the CDA Institution alongside Dr. Adam Chapnick to discuss the evolving role of the National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Canadian Prime Minister and the challenges it faces today. Rigby reflected on the gap in the literature regarding the role's history and assigned responsibilities, and the necessary need to track its progression in an unsettled global security environment.</p> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:55 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Unpacking the U.S. Strategy | The Globe and Mail /maxbellschool/node/3581 <p>January 7, 2026 |<a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby"> Vincent Rigby</a> joined the Globe and Mail to discuss the details of Trump's national security strategy and what it means for the U.S. government's next moves. Rigby notes that Trump's use of the Monroe Doctrine is a message that "toes the line" with other states in the Western Hemisphere, encouraging cooperation among its allies and the desire to expand that list of countries, even if it requires force. </p> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:21:31 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on the Implications of the US Attack on Venezuela | CTV News /maxbellschool/node/3576 <p>January 5, 2026 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> spoke to CTV News on the potential fallout after the United States’ incursion in Venezuela on January 3. Rigby mentioned that the removal of Maduro was not necessarily a bad thing, given the rampant corruption and authoritarianism throughout his leadership. He emphasized a critical question: how much influence will Venezuelan citizens have in choosing the country’s next leader?</p> Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:11:23 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on the Role of the National Security and Intelligence Advisor | CIGI /maxbellschool/node/3573 <p>January 5, 2026 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> co-authored Paper No. 347 for the Centre for International Governance Innovation, titled “Getting Serious About National Security.” In this paper, he delves into the history and significance of the national security and intelligence advisor (NSIA) role, and how it may be improved in the future.</p> Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:20:22 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on What Trump's National Security Strategy Means for Canada | CDA Institute /maxbellschool/node/3566 <p>December 15, 2025 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> participated in a panel discussion with the CDA Institute on the 2025 US National Security Strategy, alongside speakers Kerry Buck and Dr. Christopher Sands. He highlights the potential implications of its hemispheric framing on Canada.</p> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:52:49 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Mobilization Plans | CBC /maxbellschool/node/3562 <p>December 10, 2025 | Vincent Rigby spoke to CBC News about new internal Defence documents that outline an ambitious plan to dramatically expand Canada’s reserve forces, including a primary reserve of 100,000 members and a supplementary reserve of 300,000 citizens. The documents indicate that the military is already struggling with supply chain issues, equipment shortages, and limited training capacity while planning for such a large mobilization.</p> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:29:08 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby Weighs In on Halifax International Security Forum | POLITICO /maxbellschool/node/3552 <p>November 2025 | POLITICO’s Canada Playbook featured Vincent Rigby in its preview of this year’s Halifax International Security Forum, highlighting the absence of a U.S. delegation. Rigby said democracies must stay aligned and show that their defence commitments and political values continue to guide their choices. He explained that Canada can affirm its partnership with allies while avoiding any actions that could be perceived as deliberately provoking the Trump administration.</p> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:29:39 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on What Budget 2025 Means for Canada’s Defence Industry | CDA Institute /maxbellschool/node/3537 <p>On the Conference Defence Associations Institute's Expert Series, Vincent Rigby analyzed the 2025 Canadian Budget's major increase in defence spending and the creation of the Defence Investment Agency. He welcomed the focus on procurement reform and a stronger defence industrial base, while cautioning that new machinery will take time to deliver results. Rigby also stressed the importance of transparency and steady cooperation with the United States through NORAD and other defence efforts.</p> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:26:58 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on the Case for a Real National Defence Strategy | RAUSI /maxbellschool/node/3518 <p>October 31, 2025 | Vincent Rigby spoke at <em>Canada's Missing Playbook</em>, a RAUSI webinar series from the Rocky Mountain Conference on Security and Defence. He discussed the absence of a coherent national framework guiding Canada's defence and called for stronger leadership and coordination across the government. Rigby argued that effective national security depends on a clear purpose and the political will to turn commitments into action</p> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:53:55 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Canada–India Relations and National Security Tensions | CTV News /maxbellschool/node/3496 <p>October 21, 2025 | Vincent Rigby discussed on a panel with fellow former national security advisors Jody Thomas and Richard Fadden on CTV’s <em>Power Play with Vassy Kapelos</em> about the increasingly strained relationship between Canada and India. The panel explored issues of trust following the expulsion of Canada’s last envoy to India and examined broader national security concerns shaping the bilateral relationship.</p> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:40:03 +0000 鶹ýվ 鶹ýվ roundtable on Arctic sovereignty and security focuses on co-operation, Indigenous partnerships | 鶹ýվ Reporter /maxbellschool/node/3495 <p>October 16, 2025 | Vincent Rigby spoke at a 鶹ýվ roundtable on Arctic sovereignty and security that examined Canada’s northern strategy amid rising geopolitical tensions. He emphasized that national defence cannot be addressed through military means alone, calling for a broader approach grounded in partnership and community well-being. “You can’t have national security without human security,” he said, pointing to the need for sustainable development and trust with Indigenous communities.</p> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:40:24 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Shift Toward U.S. Missile Defence | The Globe and Mail /maxbellschool/node/3485 <p>October 10, 2025 | Professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> was featured in <i>The Globe and Mail</i> on Canada’s decision to collaborate with the United States on the Golden Dome missile defence initiative. Drawing on his previous experience as Director-General of Policy Planning at the Department of National Defence during the 2005 ballistic missile defence discussions, Rigby recalled that American proposals at the time lacked clarity and detail.</p> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:25:28 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on the Urgency of a New National Security Strategy | The Canadian Press /maxbellschool/node/3484 <p>October 12, 2025 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> was quoted by <i>The Canadian Press</i> in a report on Ottawa’s delayed update to Canada’s national security strategy. The article revealed that many of the assumptions guiding the review were deemed outdated as global conditions shifted and tensions with the United States deepened. Rigby argued that these developments highlight the need for a clear and flexible roadmap to guide policy in a more volatile world.</p> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:11:39 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on the Need for a Canadian Foreign Spy Service | The Walrus /maxbellschool/node/3413 <p>August 12, 2025 | Vincent Rigby was quoted by <em>The Walrus</em> as one of several former Canadian intelligence leaders who have shifted from skepticism to support for creating a Canadian foreign spy agency. The article traces decades of Ottawa’s reluctance to build such a service, relying instead on allies like the U.S. and the U.K. for intelligence gathered abroad.</p> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:09:44 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on the Challenges Ahead for the Canada-EU Defence Pact | Expert Group on Canada-US Relations /maxbellschool/node/3398 <p>June 2025 | Vincent Rigby, alongside other senior experts, co-authored a white paper analyzing the Canada-EU Security and Defence Partnership. While the agreement aims to reduce reliance on U.S. defence suppliers and expand access to the European market, the report warns that its success is far from guaranteed. Rigby and his co-authors highlight major fiscal and political barriers, including Canada’s underinvestment in defence, EU divisions over spending targets, and implementation hurdles in aligning procurement and supply chains.</p> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:45:02 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on the Risks and Realities of Canada’s New EU Defence Pact | The Globe and Mail /maxbellschool/node/3397 <p>July 9, 2025 | Vincent Rigby, along with retired vice-admiral Mark Norman, former deputy trade minister Tim Sargent, former defence minister Perrin Beatty, and professor Fen Hampson, wrote a report highlighted in <em>The Globe and Mail</em> that raises concerns about Canada’s new Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union. The pact, signed by Prime Minister Mark Carney, aims to reduce Canada’s reliance on U.S. military contractors and boost the Canadian defence industry by tapping into the EU’s growing defence market.</p> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:40:00 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on NATO, Canada’s 2% Commitment, and Alliance Readiness | CDA Institute /maxbellschool/node/3389 <p>June 23, 2025 | Vincent Rigby  joined the CDA Institute’s Expert Series alongside former Canadian Ambassador to NATO Kerry Buck and former NATO Assistant Secretary General Wendy Gilmour to unpack what’s at stake as leaders gather in The Hague for the 76th NATO Summit. The conversation focused on Canada’s recent pledge to meet NATO’s long-standing 2% GDP defence spending target by March 2026, as well as the summit’s broader agenda—expected to include raising the defence spending floor to 3.5%, enhancing alliance readiness, and addressing industrial capacity shortfalls.</p> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:48:51 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on 76th NATO Summit | CDA Institute /maxbellschool/node/3386 <p>June 23, 2025 | Professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a>, a former NSIA to the Prime Minister, along with Kerry Buck, a former Canadian Ambassador to NATO and Former Assistant Secretary General, Defence Investment, Wendy Gilmour joined the CDA Institute <a href="https://cdainstitute.ca/key-issues-for-canada-at-the-2025-nato-summit-in-the-hague/">Expert Series</a> to discuss the key issues, challenges, and likely outcomes of this year’s Summit for Canada and the Alliance in this podcast.</p> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:41:51 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Trump's Tariffs Wars | Washington Examiner /maxbellschool/node/3383 <p>June 17, 2025 | Professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a>, a former Global Affairs Canada and Department of National Defence government official, contended at how Canada must not step away from the U.S. completely regarding trade, economics, defense, and security, despite “diversification strategies” because of Trump. “I mean, we share a continent...we are indivisible in that respect, and so it makes sense for Canada to still work closely with the United States on defense and security issues,” said Rigby.</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:12:42 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Strategic Autonomy Amidst G7 Uncertainty | The Globe and Mail /maxbellschool/node/3382 <p>June 14, 2025 | Vincent Rigby, quoted in <em>The Globe and Mail,</em> sees Carney’s foreign policy as a clear break from traditional diplomacy rooted in values. He argues that Canada is embracing a more pragmatic, hard-headed approach in response to global volatility. While diversification of defence partnerships—such as working with European suppliers—is on the table, Rigby stresses that close coordination with the U.S. remains essential.</p> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:44:40 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Meeting Canada’s NATO Defence Targets | National Post /maxbellschool/node/3377 <p>June 9, 2025 | Vincent Rigby was quoted in the <em>National Post</em> in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that Canada will meet NATO’s 2% defence spending target this fiscal year, adding over $9 billion. Rigby, who previously served as national security and intelligence adviser, called the move a significant and welcome shift from earlier governments, emphasizing that it shows Canada is taking its defence commitments seriously. He noted that this is not just about supporting allies—it’s also about protecting Canadian interests and values.</p> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:23:55 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Canada’s Accelerated Defence Spending | CDA Institute /maxbellschool/node/3373 <p>June 9, 2025 | In an interview for the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) Institute’s Expert Series, Vincent Rigby reacts to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that Canada will accelerate defence spending to reach 2% of GDP by the end of the 2025–26 fiscal year. Rigby unpacks the hurdles ahead—including the recruitment and retention crisis, slow procurement processes, and the complexity of aligning new investments with operational readiness.</p> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:23:31 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on the Need for a Canadian Foreign Human Intelligence Service | The Globe and Mail /maxbellschool/node/3360 <p>May 12, 2025 | Vincent Rigby, Slater Family Professor of Practice, alongside Stephanie Carvin and Thomas Juneau, wrote an opinion piece in <em>The Globe and Mail</em> urging the creation of a Canadian foreign human intelligence service. They argue that while Canada already collects intelligence through agencies like CSIS and the Canadian Armed Forces, the country needs a dedicated service to enhance its strategic autonomy and strengthen national security.</p> Mon, 12 May 2025 17:36:00 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Comparing Conservative and Liberal Defence Platforms /maxbellschool/node/3350 <p>April 23, 2025 | For the Conference of Defence Associations Institute's Expert Series, <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> compares the two major party platforms on defence and security issues, highlighting three crucial areas from both aspects of the Liberal and Conservative platforms: the commitment to 2% defence spending, sovereignty, and Canada’s foreign policy.</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/ueLKEUj6rgE">Listen to the episode here.</a></p> Thu, 01 May 2025 15:40:42 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on a new Strategic Canadian Foreign Policy | Policy Options /maxbellschool/node/3325 <p>April 3, 2025 | Professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> and Norman Hillmer, wrote about the lack of strategic approach of Canada to world affairs and how it has been slow to react to rapidly changing threats.</p> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:01:50 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on The End of Arctic Exceptionalism | CSIS /maxbellschool/node/3308 <p>March 20, 2025 | Professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> spoke on the end of arctic exceptionalism on a <a href="https://www.csis.org/podcasts/35-west/end-arctic-exceptionalism">podcast episode</a> of Center for Strategic &amp; International Studies. Climate change and the reduction in sea ice is opening new shipping routes, and making it easier to tap the arctic’s natural resource wealth, especially critical minerals.</p> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:43:35 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Public Inquiry into Canadian Foreign Interference | Policy Options /maxbellschool/node/3295 <p>February 18, 2025 | Professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> discussed the final report from the Public Inquiry into Canadian Foreign Interference, led by Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, released in late January after nearly 18 months of investigation. The report concluded that while foreign interference did undermine public confidence in Canadian democracy and affected the electoral ecosystem, it did not compromise the integrity of the 2019 or 2021 elections.</p> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:52:55 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby, Paul Wells, & Philippe Lagassé on the latest edition of Canada Among Nations /maxbellschool/node/3294 <p>February 5, 2025 | Professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a>, <a href="/maxbellschool/article/paul-wells">Paul Wells</a>, and Philippe Lagassé joined a <a href="http://paulwells.substack.com/p/unready-and-out-of-step?utm_source=podcast-email%2Csubstack&amp;publication_id=804175&amp;post_id=156505616&amp;utm_campaign=email-play-on-substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=play_card_show_title&amp;r=1qn4vw&amp;triedRedirect=true">podcast</a> to discuss the launch of the latest edition of <em></em></p> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:11:50 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Global Security Shifts | CDA Institute /maxbellschool/node/3285 <p>January 29, 2025 | Professor <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> and Eugene Lang spoke about Canada's defence and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAn-V6sODFY">foreign policy under Trudeau's leadership</a> over the past decade, noting that the government has struggled to keep up with significant global changes. Together, they discuss how geopolitical tensions, particularly with China, Russia, and the United States, have evolved rapidly and Canada's response has been slow.</p> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:32:11 +0000 鶹ýվ New book on National Security /maxbellschool/node/3271 <p>December 21, 2024 | Norman Hillmer (Slater Visiting Scholar) and <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby"><strong>Vincent Rigby</strong></a> co-edited with Phil Legasse from NPSIA, book named <em><a href="https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-67015-2">Canada Among Nations 2023: Twenty-First Century National Security</a>. </em>The book includes articles by <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/jennifer-welsh"><strong>Jennifer Welsh</strong></a> on <em>Choices for Canada in a New Geopolitical </em></p> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:27:19 +0000 鶹ýվ Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference Enters Final Phase, Canada-India Relations | National Post /maxbellschool/node/3251 <p>October 25, 2024 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> along with professor Thomas Juneau wrote an article on the recommend strategies for Canada to ease the relationship with India in the<a href="https://nationalpost.com/opinion/opinion-ottawa-has-failed-to-make-national-security-and-its-transparency-a-priority"> National Post</a>.  The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference (PIFI) is in its final phase, with a report due in December 2024 that will recommend strategies to counter future threats to Canada's democrac</p> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:11:43 +0000 鶹ýվ Vincent Rigby on Strained Canada-India Diplomatic Relationship | The Globe and Mail /maxbellschool/node/3250 <p>October 15, 2024 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> wrote an article about the <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-india-crossed-a-red-line-canada-had-to-respond-decisively/">straining diplomatic relationship of Canada and India</a> in The Globe and Mail. The Canadian government expelled six Indian diplomats, including the High Commissioner, brought India-Canada relations to their lowest ebb in 40 years.</p> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:28:35 +0000 鶹ýվ Canada-U.S. Defence Relations in a Turbulent Time | Canadian Global Affairs Institute /maxbellschool/node/3245 <p>August 2024 | Professor Vincent Rigby wrote a <a href="https://carleton.ca/npsia/wp-content/uploads/Canada-US-Expert-Group-Rigby_EN.pdf">Working Paper #4</a> for The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, with collaboration of Canadian Global Affairs Institute. The paper consists of four sections that delves with Canada-U.S. Defence Relations in a Turbulent Time, U.S. Administration, and  How to restore Canada's Military Credibility with the U.S., A Ten-Point Plan. </p> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:02:56 +0000 鶹ýվ The Current State of Canada-US Defence Relations | Canadian Global Affairs Institute /maxbellschool/node/3244 <p>September 9, 2024 | Vincent Rigby was a guest on <a href="https://www.cgai.ca/the_current_state_of_canada_us_defence_relations" title="The CGAI Podcast Network">The CGAI Podcast Network</a> where he spoke about the The Current State of Canada-US Defence Relations. </p> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:49:37 +0000 鶹ýվ 92nd Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence | CPAC /maxbellschool/node/3154 <p>March 6, 2024 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> attended the 92nd Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence which is the largest and longest of its kind in Canada. The conference is an annual event held at the Chateau Laurier since 1932. </p> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:35:04 +0000 鶹ýվ Should Canada have a foreign intelligence service? | Policy Insights Forum /maxbellschool/node/3153 <p>March 20, 2024 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> joins host Geoffrey St. John in an episode of the Canadian Foreign Intelligence Service podcast series and argues that Canada should carefully consider the creation of a foreign intelligence service. He believes that Canada's National Security Policy is outdated and needs a full review, which will open up conversations on establishing a foreign intelligence agency.</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:37:59 +0000 鶹ýվ Q & A with Vincent Rigby | Wesley Wark /maxbellschool/node/3048 <p>July 4, 2023 | In an interview conducted by Wesley Wark <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/visiting-professors-and-scholars/vincent-rigby">Vincent Rigby</a> reflected on whether he might be prepared to play beyond the boundaries of his recent testimony on June 8 to the Standing Committee on Procedures and House Affairs, in order to enlarge on some of the issues he raised. The Q&amp;A provides an unedited conversation between Wesley Wark and Vincent Rigby about his testimony. </p> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:35:06 +0000 鶹ýվ Making of defence policies | Canadian Global Affairs Institute /maxbellschool/node/3002 <p>March 24, 2023 | Visiting scholar<a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/visiting-professors-and-scholars/vincent-rigby"> Vincent Rigby</a>, joined David Perry for an episode of Defence Deconstructed alongside Thomas Juneau, and Eugene Lang to reflect on defence policy reviews. They provided some interesting insights into current defence updates. </p> <p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-609485369/defence-deconstructed-making-a-defence-policy">Listen to the podcast.</a></p> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:54:31 +0000 鶹ýվ Justin Trudeau needs to assure Joe Biden about Canada’s commitment to security | The Globe and Mail /maxbellschool/node/2997 <p>March 21, 2023 | <span>Joe Biden will make his first trip to Ottawa as U.S. President on Thursday, where Biden wants to focus on security. The U.S. intelligence community recently warned that great-power competition will shape the global order for decades to come. In this more contested and volatile worlds, the U.S is looking for allies for support. </span></p> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:19:13 +0000 鶹ýվ Six security and intelligence areas the Rouleau report needs to adress | Policy Opinions /maxbellschool/node/2980 <p>February 16, 2023 | In his latest piece with Thomas Juneau,<a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/visiting-professors-and-scholars/vincent-rigby"> Vincent Rigby </a>identified areas where Canada needs to improve its performance on national security. They stated that the six areas require particular attention.</p> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:19:55 +0000 鶹ýվ Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy is finally out | The Globe and Mail /maxbellschool/node/2937 <p>November 30, 2022 | Canada finally released its long-awaited Indo-Pacific Strategy on Sunday. This new policy framework is vital for a variety of actors, both inside and outside the government.</p> Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:42:11 +0000 鶹ýվ