Policy Briefs

PIF Policy Briefs are focused analyses and commentaries from industry representatives, academics, and public officials covering select topics related to foreign policy, national defence, international development, and intelligence. The Policy Insights Forum publishes these briefs as part of its PIF Papers program, which aims to feature established and emerging thought leaders contributing to a greater understanding across the public and private sectors.

Policy Brief

Canada's Defence Challenges in the Indo-Pacific A View from Down Under

This PIF Brief examines Canada’s defence challenges in the Indo-Pacific viewed through an Australian lens, focusing on common interests in regional security, and emphasizing the need for Canada to increase its participation in Indo-Pacific strategy and procurement coordination efforts.

Policy Brief

Enhancing Defence Procurement Communications

This PIF Brief examines the issue of transparency in the Government of Canada’s communications, focusing on major defence procurement initiatives like the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project.