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. 聽He expresses skepticism that longstanding national security concerns will disappear overnight.
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Published on: 26 Feb 2026
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.
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Published on: 26 Feb 2026
February 24, 2026 | In an article published by Policy Magazine as part of the Emerging Voices program, MPP student Shane Joy examines the cultural and political foundations required to sustain Canada's planned defence expansion.
Joy argues that long-term legitimacy will depend on embedding a deeper national security culture, aligning industrial strategy with a coherent National Security Strategy. He writes that a transformation of this scale will require Canadians to view defence as a permanent component of sovereignty, rather than a discretionary one.
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Published on: 25 Feb 2026
February 18, 2026 | In a roundtable published by聽The Walrus, 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.
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Published on: 18 Feb 2026
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.
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Published on: 13 Feb 2026
February 11, 2026 | Kyle Matthews spoke with CTV News about the rising death toll in Iran and what could come next. As the government鈥檚 crackdown is being described as the deadliest in modern Iranian history, Matthews reflects on the regime鈥檚 escalating repression, the resilience of protesters, and how the international community may respond in the weeks ahead.
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Published on: 12 Feb 2026
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.
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.
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Published on: 11 Feb 2026
February 9, 2026 | In聽Policy Options, MPP'25 Graduates Kiran Gill and Gabriel Blanc examine how Canada's tax and benefit system affects young adults and outline a proposal for a Youth Employment Supplement (YES) to the Canada Workers Benefit. Building on research from the Policy Lab on building wealth for young Canadians, they explore how a targeted supplement for workers aged 19-29 could support employment and improve economic security for younger Canadians.
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Published on: 9 Feb 2026
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.聽
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Published on: 6 Feb 2026
February 3, 2026 | Jennifer Welsh spoke to CBC Ideas on Canada鈥檚 role on the international stage. Prime Minister Mark Carney referred to the recent shift in international relations as a 鈥榬upture, not a transition鈥� in the world order. Canada is closely integrated with the United States, and integration can in some cases for middle powers can lead to economic coercion. Welsh discusses PM Carney鈥檚 speech and how Canada can exert its soft power influence on the world stage.
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Published on: 3 Feb 2026
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.聽
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Published on: 3 Feb 2026
January 29, 2026 | Speaking with CBC's The Current, Taylor Owen argued that banning social media for children under 14 is neither feasible or effective, despite growing concerns about the harms young people face online. While acknowledging serious risks, such as mental health impacts and exposure to age-inappropriate content, Owen emphasized that social media also provides real benefits for youth, much as it does for adults.
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Published on: 30 Jan 2026
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.聽
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Published on: 28 Jan 2026
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.
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Published on: 28 Jan 2026
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.
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Published on: 28 Jan 2026
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