A VOICE OF REASON
We produce peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and analysis on Canadian defence and international security. We are a community of Canadians who care about our nation’s role in the world, and who are committed to a principled and rational approach to Canada’s foreign policy.
Shaping Tomorrow’s Security & Defence Leaders
Through our education programmes, graduate conferences, internships, and mentorship opportunities, we are building the skill sets and expertise of the next generation of Canadian security and defence leaders.
Recognizing Excellence
We annually recognize inspiring Canadians through our Awards Program, which includes the Vimy Award, the Ross Munro Media Award, and the Captain Nichola Goddard Award.
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PACOM Commander Admiral Davidson Gives Speech at 2020 Ottawa Conference
Ottawa Conference on Security and Defense March 04, 2020 Admiral Davidson Thank you, Dick, for the kind introduction, and thank you to the Canadian Defense Association (CDA) Institute for inviting me to be a part of this essential conference.First, let me start off by...
Jonathan vance speaks at 2020 ottawa conference
General Jonathan Vance Chief of the Defence Staff Chef d’état-major de la défense 4 March 2020 Thank you Guy for that introduction,Good afternoon, Congratulations to Guy, Youri, and everyone at CDAI for another excellent conference. As I begin, I would like to...
Nichola Goddard Award Ceremony to Honour Sergeant Leslie Blair of the Royal Canadian Air Force
2019 Laureate Sgt Leslie Blair On the evening of March 4, 2020, as part of the Ottawa Conference on Security & Defence during which foreign dignitaries, senior military decision-makers and thought leaders from all over the world will gather in Canada’s...
BOOK REVIEW: Gendered Militarism in Canada
By Charlotte Duval-Lantoine The years 2014 and 2015 were turning points for Canada and its military. The Canadian Armed Forces left Afghanistan in March 2014, ending its thirteen-year participation in a conflict that had a lasting mental and...
