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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.

Classified as: Taylor Owen on Digital Governance, taylor owen, online harms
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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. 

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, national security
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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.

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, defence, national security
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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.

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, national security
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Published on: 28 Jan 2026

January 22, 2026 | Vincent Rigby 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).

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, Greenland, Arctic, arctic security, United States
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Published on: 23 Jan 2026

January 22, 2026 | Taylor Owen recently submitted a report to the Minister of AI and Digital Innovation with recommendations on democratic governance and safety in his capacity as a member of Canada's AI Strategy Task Force.

He emphasized online platforms' responsibility to inform consumers when using AI to generate material. He further discussed the significant harm that AI chatbots can inflict on young people, including manipulating users and spreading disinformation. 

Classified as: taylor owen, Taylor Owen on Digital Governance, AI
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Published on: 23 Jan 2026

January 20, 2026 | Vincent Rigby 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.

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, national security, United States
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Published on: 23 Jan 2026

January 21, 2026 | Vincent Rigby 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.

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, arctic security, United States
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Published on: 23 Jan 2026

January 22, 2026 | As the federal Cabinet meets in Quebec City, Director Jennifer Welsh said ministers must move from broad commitments to concrete plans for diversifying Canada's trade and strengthening the economy. Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, she emphasized the need to define what meaningful international partnerships will look like in practice.

Classified as: Jennifer Welsh, Trade, economy
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Published on: 23 Jan 2026

January 20, 2026 | On The Line, Chris Ragan breaks down the threatened criminal indictment of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. He explains why central bank independence is crucial for controlling inflation and warns that political interference may boost the economy in the short term but risks higher long-term inflation. He also highlights Canada's model, where the Bank of Canada remains operationally independent, as a potential guide amid rising U.S. political pressure.

Classified as: chris ragan, federal government, United States, economy
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Published on: 21 Jan 2026

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.

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, national security, arctic security, United States
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Published on: 21 Jan 2026

January 19, 2025 | In Policy Magazine, Kyle Matthews argues that while Donald Trump poses a serious threat to Canada's economic security and sovereignty, turning toward China as a counterweight is a dangerous mistake. Matthews, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Montréal Institute for Global Security, contends that Beijing is not a neutral alternative to an unstable United States but a systemic authoritarian challenger that undermines democratic governance.

Classified as: Kyle Matthews, democracy, security
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Published on: 19 Jan 2026

January 14, 2026 | Cheryl Oates was recently appointed as the Interim Chief of Staff for British Columbia Premier David Eby. 

As Interim Chief of Staff, Oates will act as the Premier's strategic right-hand, managing the Premier's office and coordinating government-wide policy and initiatives. She will be responsible for overseeing the office's operations and political staff to advance the government's goals and ensure the Premier's priorities are met across ministries.

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Published on: 19 Jan 2026

پ𳦳ٴǰ joined The Herle Burly podcast to discuss the implications of Prime Minister Carney’s recent trip to China.

Welsh argues that while a “New World Order” is indeed emerging, the real question is what form it will ultimately take. She emphasized that U.S. foreign policy is undergoing a deeper shift that extends beyond Donald Trump, and that even with a potential administration change in Washington, a return to past models of U.S. leadership is unlikely.

Classified as: Jennifer Welsh, United States, China
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Published on: 19 Jan 2026

January 15, 2026 | Vincent Rigby 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.

Classified as: Vincent Rigby, national security
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Published on: 16 Jan 2026

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