PIF launches registration for NPSE 2027, connecting Canadian defence companies with NATO and European partners to strengthen security ties.

Heather Hume joins the Policy Insights Forum Advisory Board and will chair the new Canada–U.S. Strategic Dialogue.

North Star intern reflects on mentorship, defence policy, and growth during a transformative Canadian moment, ahead of their next chapter at EDC.

PIF names outgoing Calian CEO Kevin Ford as its 2026 North Star Award recipient, honouring Canadian leadership, growth, and global impact.

PIF welcomes Malcolm Fisher as the first North Star Intern, mentored by Stephen Poloz and sponsored by CGI to support Canada’s future policy leaders.

Canada’s $60B Surface Combatant program aims to build 15 advanced frigates, balancing high costs with sovereignty, jobs, and long-term naval capability

Trump’s Golden Dome reshapes continental defence, sidelining NORAD’s binational role. Canada must now balance U.S. integration with rising NATO commitments.

The global order is shifting from liberal trade to geoeconomic realism, as nations stockpile resources and weaponize trade, ushering in a new wartime economy.

NATO faces fragmentation as it expands its mission without strategic alignment. Canada reemerges as a key player, highlighting the need for a grand strategy.

Mark Carney's win signals a bold shift in Canada’s defence, with major boosts to spending, Arctic security, alliances, and a revitalized domestic industry.

Ottawa, ON – Monday, March 24, 2025 – The Policy Insights Forum will honour Stephen Poloz at the North Star Award Gala on May 22, 2025, with CGI as Title Sponsor, funding internships in his name.

Envision an "Arc of Prosperity" linking the UK, Nordics, Greenland, and the Americas, fostering transatlantic cooperation, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Canada should consider a US-Canada customs union to avoid tariff threats, boost North American competitiveness, and ensure economic stability while preserving sovereignty.

We are pleased to announce that the Policy Insights Forum is accepting registrations for the 4th Annual Executive Visit to NATO and the European Union: NPSE 2025, taking place in Brussels and Luxembourg from February 19-21, 2025.

The Policy Insights Forum (PIF) is excited to announce the launch of its new PIF-CAST series, “Beyond Arctic Frontiers” (BAF).

During my internship at PIF, I honed my skills in communication, research, and government relations through varied tasks.

Day 3 of the conference focused on prioritizing equity and resilience in climate-mental health emergency response. Key themes discussed included equity-based responses, re-thinking recovery, and future-proofing mental health responses to extreme weather and poly crisis, with an emphasis on the mental health impacts and resource needs for healthcare professionals and responders.

Day 2 of the conference focused on developing equitable climate-mental health emergency plans and identifying key priorities. Day 2 examined best practices and challenges in equity-based responses.

The Workshop Conference Day 1 focused on climate change's mental health impacts, with key insights from Dr. Richmond and Dr. Sherilee Harper. Discussions highlighted research gaps and emotional tolls, leading to collaborative exploration of mental health strategies.

Tony Clement invited Goran Pesic, Chairman of the Policy Insights Forum, to discuss Canada's national security strategies, particularly in relation to foreign interference and the NSICOP report, on his 'Boom and Bust' show. This topic was thoroughly explored during the 'Bridging the Gap: Balancing Canadian National Security with Economic Prosperity' conference hosted by PIF, which covered areas such as foreign interference, cyber threats, new governmental frameworks, and lessons learned from Australia's defence strategy and other international neighbours.

Yesterday, the Policy Insights Forum hosted the National Security Conference at Ottawa's Rideau Club, themed "Bridging the Gap: Balancing Canadian National Security with Economic Prosperity." Over 90 experts, academics, officials, and stakeholders gathered for discussions and networking.

The Policy Insights Forum (PIF) is pleased to announce that Marc Pion has joined the Think Tank as its newest Senior Researcher. In this role, Marc will mobilize his extensive experience to contribute to PIF research on foreign policy, intelligence, and world geopolitics, in addition to serving as Vice President of Corporate Affairs within the PIF's TEL Program.

The Policy Insights Forum (PIF) is pleased to announce that Meagan Boucher-Martin has joined as the organization’s newest Policy Analyst Intern for 2024. This Internship is provided in the spirit of the Samuel Group’s Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan and our promise to develop young Indigenous leaders to assume positions of responsibility in the governance of Canada.

We're excited to announce the opening of a new Fellowship position in Digital Management and Publications at the Policy Insights Forum!

We are pleased to announce that the Policy Insights Forum (PIF) has appointed Dr. Philippe Lagassé as the Director of Policy Publications and Defence Research, as well as a member of the PIF Advisory Board. Dr. Lagassé, is a well-respected and recognized figure in the realm of international affairs, brings a wealth of expertise and insight to PIF.

Joshua Baker earned his Master of Arts in International Relations at Johns Hopkins University - School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and currently serves as a Research Associate with the Center of Canadian Studies at SAIS.

A shared mandate of bringing diverse communities together to influence ideas and perspectives on emerging trends in global and regional security and defence has led to collaboration between the Policy Insights Forum (PIF) and Royal Alberta United Service Institute (RAUSI). A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concluded earlier this month formalized this initiative.

Transatlantic Emerging Leaders (TEL) brings together the next generation of leaders to shape the future of transatlantic relations, global security, and international cooperation by empowering them with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to address the complex challenges of our interconnected world.

We're delighted to share an exciting development from the Policy Insights Forum (PIF) — the launch of a brand-new video cast interview program, "Innovators & Disruptors: Leaders in Technology Series." This engaging series, set to commence in September 2023, promises to deliver a wealth of insights from some of the most influential entrepreneurs across Canada, the United States, Europe, and beyond.

We are excited to announce the inception of the Policy Insights Forum (PIF) Fellowship Program in International Security. This distinct program has been thoughtfully developed with a clear focus on our nation's leaders - Government of Canada executives, Canadian Armed Forces officers, Royal Canadian Mounted Police members, and civically engaged individuals.

The Policy Insights Forum (PIF), a prominent think tank and discussion platform for policy and international affairs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé, Ph.D., of Bishop's University at the Department of Politics and International Studies, to its prestigious Advisory Board.

We are delighted to announce that the Policy Insights Forum has joined Space Canada as a member. This partnership will bring together public policy and space expertise to advance innovative solutions and promote informed decision-making. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration ahead.

Katherine E. Todd is a Master of Public Policy Candidate and Research Assistant at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

The Policy Insights Forum, a member of the Samuel Group of Companies, in partnership with NATO, the Government of Canada, the Government of Belgium and the Canadian Commercial Corporation, is pleased to bring Canadian business leaders to NATO Headquarters for its second annual NATO-Private Sector Engagement (NPSE) event from February 21-24 2023.

Christopher’s research and writing will continue to focus on the ways in which scientific, technological, and health trends intersect with and shape foreign and defence policy.

Today, with the confidence of the Policy Insights Forum’s (PIF) Board of Directors, Chairperson Goran Samuel Pesic has named Ms. Fatima Atik as the NGO’s inaugural Executive Director.

The Samuel Group of Companies is deeply saddened to share the news of Dr. Robert Spencer’s passing on the evening of August 28, 2022.

Inaugural award-recipient of the Dr. Robert Spencer Internship Program in Strategic Studies, announced at the Digitalization of Defence and Security Summit.

The Policy Insights Form in sponsorship with NATO, is pleased to bring Canadian business leaders to NATO Headquarters for its NATO-Private Sector Engagement event.

Retired Rear-Admiral Ian Mack urges the PM to prioritize CAF reforms, warning talent gaps and complexity risks could derail planned defence improvements.

In this piece published in Canadian Defence Review, James Careless shares his key takeaways from the Policy Insights Forum’s NATO Industry Conference 2023, exploring the discussions around DRDC, NATO DIANA, DND and the Industry’s roles in defence procurement reforms as highlighted by Conference panellists, before diving into how dual-use technology executives can be an integral part of Industrial Defence Diplomacy to leverage and address critical NATO capabilities and gaps.

NATO's Military Committee tasked the two Strategic Commands to develop an initial concept for multi-domain operations (MDO) that integrate Allied thinking about how forces work together at the speed and scale of modern operations.

This is a special team, and it has been an absolute pleasure to learn with you this summer. I highly recommend this internship to other keen and inspiring young Canadian leaders.

Greater national awareness of responsibility of all Canadians, their business and their governments has emerged, focused on progress through reconciliation

Deadline 2036: Assessing The Requirements And Options For Canada's Future Submarine Force

Do we need to send Canadians abroad to spy on our enemies?

There is greater interest from many actors towards the Arctic, which will force Canada to have an increased presence in this new strategic area. How will this impact the future of military installations?

Digitalization can bolster NATO’s ability to gather and process information, take decisions, and automate routinized processes. How will new technologies in the digital world impact NATO's decision-making?

How cybersecurity serves to protect, position, and enhance business practices as a result of COVID-19.

On June 3, the Policy Insights Forum hosted the 2024 National Security Conference at the Rideau Club in Ottawa. The event provided a comprehensive exploration of the complex challenges and opportunities facing Canada in balancing national security with economic prosperity.

In this piece published in The Hill Times, Iceland’s Ambassador to Canada, Hlynur Gudjonsson, shares what he learned from the Policy Insights Forum’s NATO Industry Conference 2023, including how start-ups and small states can leverage their unique advantages to excel in the development of innovative dual-use technologies, and how they can, in doing so, make great contributions to the overall needs of NATO and its member countries.

The United States, its Allies, and its partners can adapt to the demands of the emerging strategic context by learning lessons from the tumultuous past five years, i.e. the COVID pandemic and related challenges across Western society.

In the lead up to the Vilnius Summit (July 11-12, 2023), the private sector’s importance to NATO came into sharp focus. From the provisioning of “cybersecurity support” to refilling arsenals, observers commented on some of the ways that partnerships with the private sector can help the alliance and its members fulfil NATO’s mandate. But what is the significance of these partnerships for the private sector? This essay considers three functions—buyer, consultative partner, and incubator—that NATO serves for the private sector.

Since February 2022, the world has stood in awe at the resolve and sacrifice of the Ukrainian people and their valiant armed forces to check Vladimir Putin’s persistent physical aggression commencing with the occupation of Crimea and the Donbass. It has been readily apparent that Putin is bent on the destruction of Ukrainian culture and appending it once again to a greater Russia.

As 2022 slipped into our stern-arcs and 2023 crested the horizon there is much to continue to assess in terms of global defence and security issues.

This week we talk with Perry Blackburn, a Retired U.S. Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel well-known in the Intelligence Community.

Aman Lara has evacuated nearly 3,300 at-risk civilians from both Afghanistan and Ukraine, a further 10,290 are still waiting to be rescued.

This week, we will shift away from Ukraine, and discuss the current geopolitical situation in Taiwan.

As we enter the fourth month of a three-day “special military operation” into Ukraine, it has become quite clear that Vladimir Putin has greatly miscalculated the outcome of his invasion.

This week, we will discuss border issues in a fast-moving conflict with Dr. Sebastian Nastuta.

Commercial Intelligence Services provide an essential capability to national security, military, public safety, health and competitive business operations.

This week, we will discuss cyber and intelligence strategy in a fast-moving conflict with Dave McMahon.

This week, we will discuss aerospace strategy in a fast-moving conflict with retired Brigadier-General Rick Pitre, Former Director General for Space and C4ISR.

This week, we will discuss air force strategy in a fast-moving conflict with retired Royal Canadian Air Force Commander Yvan Blondin.

This week, we will discuss naval warfare strategy in the evolving conflict with retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has dramatically changed the International Relations landscape.

Will Canada need to forge strategies that facilitate and accelerate Canadian companies’ active participation in the global space economy to secure its future prosperity?

How allied European armies integrate their emerging technologies on the modern battlefield is today’s problem. Finabel’s webinar sought to outline some dimensions of the challenges of embracing innovative technology.