In this podcast, Stephanie sits down with Gerry Butts, vice chairman and a senior advisor at Eurasia Group, to talk about recent developments in Europe and what the war in Ukraine means for global stability. In particular, they discuss problems relating to  energy, food and whether or not the West can stay united in what is  increasingly becoming a protracted conflict. Please note this podcast was recorded June 24, 2022.

In this podcast, Stephanie sits down with Gerry Butts, vice chairman and a senior advisor at Eurasia Group, to talk about recent developments in Europe and what the war in Ukraine means for global stability. In particular, they discuss problems relating to energy, food and whether or not the West can stay united in what is increasingly becoming a protracted conflict. Please note this podcast was recorded June 24, 2022.

Ep 182 Global Implications of the War in Ukraine

Diplomacy  goes well beyond diplomats – so what is the role of a defence attaché  (or in the case of a Commonwealth country, defence advisor) anyway? In  this episode Stephanie speaks with UK Brigadier General Doug Gibson about his role in Canada, UK-Canada defence cooperation, the 2021 UK  Foreign Policy and Defence Review (linked below), NATO expansion and the war in Ukraine, declassification and prebunking in the information  space and more!Please note that this podcast was recorded on June 6 2022 and reflect events up to that date.2021 UK Integrated Review of  Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-britain-in-a-competitive-age-the-integrated-review-of-security-defence-development-and-foreign-policy

Diplomacy goes well beyond diplomats – so what is the role of a defence attaché (or in the case of a Commonwealth country, defence advisor) anyway? In this episode Stephanie speaks with UK Brigadier General Doug Gibson about his role in Canada, UK-Canada defence cooperation, the 2021 UK Foreign Policy and Defence Review (linked below), NATO expansion and the war in Ukraine, declassification and prebunking in the information space and more!Please note that this podcast was recorded on June 6 2022 and reflect events up to that date.2021 UK Integrated Review of  Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-britain-in-a-competitive-age-the-integrated-review-of-security-defence-development-and-foreign-policy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-britain-in-a-competitive-age-the-integrated-review-of-security-defence-development-and-foreign-policy</a>

Ep 181 An INTREPID Podsight: Brigadier General Doug Gibson

Craig and Stephanie are joined by former National Security and Intelligence Advisor Vincent Rigby and uOttawa colleague and frequent INTREPID contributor Thomas Juneau to discuss a May 2022 report on reforming Canadian national security. The uOttawa Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) convened a task force of former senior government officials to recommend the path forward on Canadian national security policy and reform. Their report makes a series of recommendations on strategy, tools, governance, and transparency. In this podcast, Messieurs Rigby and Juneau walk through their key observations.  The report is here.

Craig and Stephanie are joined by former National Security and Intelligence Advisor Vincent Rigby and uOttawa colleague and frequent INTREPID contributor Thomas Juneau to discuss a May 2022 report on reforming Canadian national security. The uOttawa Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) convened a task force of former senior government officials to recommend the path forward on Canadian national security policy and reform. Their report makes a series of recommendations on strategy, tools, governance, and transparency. In this podcast, Messieurs Rigby and Juneau walk through their key observations. The report is <a href="https://socialsciences.uottawa.ca/public-international-affairs/news/gspia-task-force-national-security" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Ep 180 Reforming Canadian National Security

In this episode, Stephanie is joined by Intrepid contributor, Thomas Juneau, Major-General Michael Wright, Chief  of Defence Intelligence and Commander of Canadian Forces Intelligence  Command (CFINTCOM), and Ms. Christine Kennedy, Assistant Chief of  Defence Intelligence. The four get into a detailed discussion of what  CFINTCOM does, how it is structured and how it is evolving. They also discuss the challenges CFINTCOM is confronting, including the  environment and climate change, the war in Ukraine (including  disinformation and “debunking”), and AUKUS.  NB:  This was our first “in-person” recording since the start of the  pandemic – so you will hear a few bumps as we get re-acquainted with our  microphone discipl

In this episode, Stephanie is joined by Intrepid contributor, Thomas Juneau, Major-General Michael Wright, Chief of Defence Intelligence and Commander of Canadian Forces Intelligence Command (CFINTCOM), and Ms. Christine Kennedy, Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence. The four get into a detailed discussion of what CFINTCOM does, how it is structured and how it is evolving. They also discuss the challenges CFINTCOM is confronting, including the environment and climate change, the war in Ukraine (including disinformation and “debunking”), and AUKUS.  NB: This was our first “in-person” recording since the start of the pandemic – so you will hear a few bumps as we get re-acquainted with our microphone discipl

Ep 179 An INTREPID Podsight: Canadian Forces Intelligence Command

In  this episode Craig and Stephanie sit down with Intrepid Podcast contributor, Thomas Juneau, and Dominic Rochon, senior assistant deputy  minister for the national and cyber security branch of Public Safety Canada. Thomas and Dominic are co-chairs of the National Security Transparency Advisory Group. Together, the four look at their latest report “How National Security  and Intelligence Institutions Engage with Racialized Communities”. They discuss ongoing challenges in building trust, and how to balance  engagement in organizations that are also seen as engaged in active  community surveillance.  You can access the report here: https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/2022-nstag-nsiirc-isnrccr/index-en.aspx  Thomas and Dominic have also written a piece about Policy Options, summarizing some of the key findings in the report: https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/may-2022/bridging-the-national-security-trust-gap-with-racialized-people/ 

In this episode Craig and Stephanie sit down with Intrepid Podcast contributor, Thomas Juneau, and Dominic Rochon, senior assistant deputy minister for the national and cyber security branch of Public Safety Canada. Thomas and Dominic are co-chairs of the National Security Transparency Advisory Group. Together, the four look at their latest report “How National Security and Intelligence Institutions Engage with Racialized Communities”. They discuss ongoing challenges in building trust, and how to balance engagement in organizations that are also seen as engaged in active community surveillance. You can access the report here: <a href="https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/2022-nstag-nsiirc-isnrccr/index-en.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/2022-nstag-nsiirc-isnrccr/index-en.aspx</a> Thomas and Dominic have also written a piece about Policy Options, summarizing some of the key findings in the report: <a href="https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/may-2022/bridging-the-national-security-trust-gap-with-racialized-people/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/may-2022/bridging-the-national-security-trust-gap-with-racialized-people/</a>

Ep 178 Two Way Streets -- Transparency, Dialogue and National Security

Stephanie sits down with her former NPSIA colleague Jez Littlewood, a specialist in weapons of mass destruction, and Craig Forcese to discuss the rules governing nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and their use. They then address questions arising from the conflict in Ukraine, including recent concerns that Russia may use such weapons.

Stephanie sits down with her former NPSIA colleague Jez Littlewood, a specialist in weapons of mass destruction, and Craig Forcese to discuss the rules governing nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and their use. They then address questions arising from the conflict in Ukraine, including recent concerns that Russia may use such weapons.

Ep 177 Negative Chemistry -- WMDs and the Ukraine Conflict

In Ep 174, Stephanie and Craig discussed many of the international issues raised by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They did not, however, address the “laws of armed conflict” (LOAC) (also called “international humanitarian law”) governing how armed conflicts are supposed to be fought, and creating the concept of “war crimes”. In this episode, Stephanie and Craig are joined by MGen (ret) Blaise Cathcart, Canada’s former Judge Advocate Lawyer (JAG). The JAG is the Canadian Armed Forces’ top military lawyer. They discuss the scope and application of LOAC, and drill down on a number of specific issues: can Canada be considered a “belligerent” because of the nature of its support for Ukraine; how are combatants and civilians distinguished; what are the rules on targeting of combatants as opposed to civilians; what happens to prisoners and detainees; what the implications of civilian infrastructure being bombed; and how might enforcement of these rules work. This is a deep dive on many of the matters filling the front pages of newspapers over the last two weeks.

In Ep 174, Stephanie and Craig discussed many of the international issues raised by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They did not, however, address the “laws of armed conflict” (LOAC) (also called “international humanitarian law”) governing how armed conflicts are supposed to be fought, and creating the concept of “war crimes”. In this episode, Stephanie and Craig are joined by MGen (ret) Blaise Cathcart, Canada’s former Judge Advocate Lawyer (JAG). The JAG is the Canadian Armed Forces’ top military lawyer. They discuss the scope and application of LOAC, and drill down on a number of specific issues: can Canada be considered a “belligerent” because of the nature of its support for Ukraine; how are combatants and civilians distinguished; what are the rules on targeting of combatants as opposed to civilians; what happens to prisoners and detainees; what the implications of civilian infrastructure being bombed; and how might enforcement of these rules work. This is a deep dive on many of the matters filling the front pages of newspapers over the last two weeks.

Ep 176 Ukraine and the Laws of Armed Conflict

The honking may have stopped in Ottawa, but the debate over the Emergencies Act is far from over. Following the invocation of the Act, there is a requirement for two reviews to take place – one by  Parliamentarians, and the other a broader look at government actions.  Hopefully, this will contribute to a better understanding of what happened, why, and whether the Trudeau governments actions were  appropriate.  To  discuss these reviews, and the need for transparency, Stephanie sits  down with Leah West and Thomas Juneau. They also discuss the  implications of the Convoy for the national security community going forward – an issue that Intrepid will certainly be returning to over the  next few months.  Leah West’s guide to the legal thresholds of the Emergencies Act (mentioned  in the podcast) can be found on the Intrepid Podcast blog here: https://www.intrepidpodcast.com/blog/2022/2/17/public-order-emergency-a-guide-to-thinking-through-the-legal-thresholds-and-its-justification*Programming note: we will be returning soon with more content regarding events in Ukraine. 2022 shows no signs of slowing down.

The honking may have stopped in Ottawa, but the debate over the Emergencies Act is far from over. Following the invocation of the Act, there is a requirement for two reviews to take place – one by Parliamentarians, and the other a broader look at government actions.  Hopefully, this will contribute to a better understanding of what happened, why, and whether the Trudeau governments actions were appropriate.  To discuss these reviews, and the need for transparency, Stephanie sits down with Leah West and Thomas Juneau. They also discuss the implications of the Convoy for the national security community going forward – an issue that Intrepid will certainly be returning to over the next few months.  Leah West’s guide to the legal thresholds of the Emergencies Act (mentioned in the podcast) can be found on the Intrepid Podcast blog here: <a href="https://www.intrepidpodcast.com/blog/2022/2/17/public-order-emergency-a-guide-to-thinking-through-the-legal-thresholds-and-its-justification" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.intrepidpodcast.com/blog/2022/2/17/public-order-emergency-a-guide-to-thinking-through-the-legal-thresholds-and-its-justification</a>*Programming note: we will be returning soon with more content regarding events in Ukraine. 2022 shows no signs of slowing down.

Ep 175 Emergencies Act Aftermath: What role for review?

Intrepid podcast continues to grapple with too much history in too short a time. Today, Craig Forcese joins Stephanie to discuss Russia’s illegal and tragic invasion of Ukraine. They walk through the international law issues raised by this act of aggression (a war crime), as of the morning of 24 February. They focus especially on Russia’s “lawfare” and legal trolling — its (unpersuasive) use of pretextual legal justifications to mask aggression since 2014. A earlier blog version of the some the issues they discuss is on the Intrepid website here.

Intrepid podcast continues to grapple with too much history in too short a time. Today, Craig Forcese joins Stephanie to discuss Russia’s illegal and tragic invasion of Ukraine. They walk through the international law issues raised by this act of aggression (a war crime), as of the morning of 24 February. They focus especially on Russia’s “lawfare” and legal trolling — its (unpersuasive) use of pretextual legal justifications to mask aggression since 2014. A earlier blog version of the some the issues they discuss is on the Intrepid website <a href="https://www.intrepidpodcast.com/blog/2022/2/22/legal-trolling-russian-lawfare-in-the-context-of-ukraine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Ep 174 Russia's War of Choice against Ukraine and International Law

In this brief episode, Jessica Davis, President  of Insight Threat Intelligence, provides us with an overview of  everything that has happened with finances around the Convoy since the  GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign was closed. From the collapse of other  crowdfunding campaigns, to Emergencies Act legislation that targets the  personal and corporate accounts of Convoy supporters, to the inevitable  cryptocurrency discussion, there is a lot to consider. Will this crisis  lead Canada to better resource its anti-money laundering resources? See  Jessica’s latest for the Global Network on Extremism and Technology  (GNET), “Crowdfunding and Protest Financing: Emergency Law in Canada”:  https://gnet-research.org/2022/02/18/crowdfunding-and-protest-financing-emergency-law-in-canada/  While you are waiting for more Emergencies Act content, please check out Leah West’s guide on the Intrepid Podcast website: https://www.intrepidpodcast.com/blog/2022/2/17/public-order-emergency-a-guide-to-thinking-through-the-legal-thresholds-and-its-justification  This episode was recorded on Friday 18 February at 12:30pm.

In this brief episode, Jessica Davis, President of Insight Threat Intelligence, provides us with an overview of everything that has happened with finances around the Convoy since the GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign was closed. From the collapse of other crowdfunding campaigns, to Emergencies Act legislation that targets the personal and corporate accounts of Convoy supporters, to the inevitable cryptocurrency discussion, there is a lot to consider. Will this crisis lead Canada to better resource its anti-money laundering resources? See Jessica’s latest for the Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET), “Crowdfunding and Protest Financing: Emergency Law in Canada”:  <a href="https://gnet-research.org/2022/02/18/crowdfunding-and-protest-financing-emergency-law-in-canada/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gnet-research.org/2022/02/18/crowdfunding-and-protest-financing-emergency-law-in-canada/</a> While you are waiting for more Emergencies Act content, please check out Leah West’s guide on the Intrepid Podcast website: <a href="https://www.intrepidpodcast.com/blog/2022/2/17/public-order-emergency-a-guide-to-thinking-through-the-legal-thresholds-and-its-justification" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.intrepidpodcast.com/blog/2022/2/17/public-order-emergency-a-guide-to-thinking-through-the-legal-thresholds-and-its-justification</a> This episode was recorded on Friday 18 February at 12:30pm.

Ep 173 Follow the (Convoy) Money

In "A podcast Called INTREPID", Stephanie Carvin (NPSIA, Carleton University) and Craig Forcese (Faculty of Law, uOttawa) discuss and debate issues in Canadian national security law and policy, sometimes ripped from the headlines, and in other instances, just because they seem interesting.

Every wonky NatSec podcast is by people in the US and for people in the US except this one. It is a rare delight to find a perspective on national security outside the near-total dominion of US-centric thought.

best Canuck NatSec wonk podcast; also, only Canuck NatSec wonk podcast

As an American, it’s great to hear the Canadian National security perspective.

Great podcast!

A Podcast Called INTREPID

With news that the Sussexes may be leaving the UK for Canada, Stephanie is FINALLY interested in Crown issues but Craig is not (we call it Craigxit). Nevertheless, Phil walks through Prince Harry’s status/non-status in Canada and, using  recent reports about former Governor Generals in the news, describes  what his powers would be. (To be clear though, unlike Stephanie, Phil is not a fan of this idea and he explains why.) Listeners, please excuse the couple of “booms” on the podcast – Phil  tends to gesture a bit wildly (as much as one can in a three piece suit)  when talking about the Queen and the mic picked it up.)

With news that the Sussexes may be leaving the UK for Canada, Stephanie is FINALLY interested in Crown issues but Craig is not (we call it Craigxit). Nevertheless, Phil walks through Prince Harry’s status/non-status in Canada and, using recent reports about former Governor Generals in the news, describes what his powers would be. (To be clear though, unlike Stephanie, Phil is not a fan of this idea and he explains why.) Listeners, please excuse the couple of “booms” on the podcast – Phil tends to gesture a bit wildly (as much as one can in a three piece suit) when talking about the Queen and the mic picked it up.)

Ep 114 Her Majesty in Right of Pod Ch 6 -- Megxit

Stephanie sat down with Thomas Juneau, A Blog Called INTREPID founding editor and uOttawa professor. They discussed recent developments in the Middle East, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and Canadian foreign policy issues. This is one in an occasional series we are doing on regional national security and international relations issues, looked at through the prism of Canadian interests.

Stephanie sat down with Thomas Juneau, A Blog Called INTREPID founding editor and uOttawa professor. They discussed recent developments in the Middle East, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and Canadian foreign policy issues. This is one in an occasional series we are doing on regional national security and international relations issues, looked at through the prism of Canadian interests.

Ep 94 Eastern Approaches -- Saudi Arabia

This episode the Intrepid Gang takes on four important national security  trials that have been in the news and have important implications for  national security law. First, we talk about the decision to revoke bail in the Ortis case and what this may say about  where the trial is going. Next, it seems to be that a bifurcated system  for evidence in the Huang case is causing endless delays – are the  courts trying to find new solutions? Third, a guilty verdict was returned in the Sharif trial – but terrorism was never  mentioned in the Court room. How does this compare to other recent  terrorism charges? Fourth, rather than trying someone on financing  charges in Canada, the government extradited Abdullahi to the US for a trial there. Is that because we are still bad at terrorism  trials? Or maybe we just need to be more bold? (Programming note – a bit  of distortion in this one as Leah was joining us from the literal floor  of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre before briefing the Halifax Security Forum Fellows.)Note  for our audience – this episode was taped November 15. There have been  further developments in the Huang case (the government is now using a  security certificate to stop information being disclosed which they believe is injurious to national  security) which we will discuss soon! 

This episode the Intrepid Gang takes on four important national security trials that have been in the news and have important implications for national security law. First, we talk about the decision to revoke bail in the Ortis case and what this may say about where the trial is going. Next, it seems to be that a bifurcated system for evidence in the Huang case is causing endless delays – are the courts trying to find new solutions? Third, a guilty verdict was returned in the Sharif trial – but terrorism was never mentioned in the Court room. How does this compare to other recent terrorism charges? Fourth, rather than trying someone on financing charges in Canada, the government extradited Abdullahi to the US for a trial there. Is that because we are still bad at terrorism trials? Or maybe we just need to be more bold? (Programming note – a bit of distortion in this one as Leah was joining us from the literal floor of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre before briefing the Halifax Security Forum Fellows.)Note for our audience – this episode was taped November 15. There have been further developments in the Huang case (the government is now using a security certificate to stop information being disclosed which they believe is injurious to national security) which we will discuss soon!

Episode 108 – Keeping Up with the Courts

As promised, the crew at INTREPID is starting a few new “features” this season — the first is a sit-down with Philippe Lagasse, Crown scholar extraordinaire, to discuss the public law architecture of modern Canada (within which all national security law and practice — and all other exercises of governmental power — is entrenched). In this inaugural episode we march through several of the most important principles that continue to animate our system of law and government (rule of law, parliamentary supremacy, judicial independence, responsible government), situating them in history, and specifically UK history. Stephanie says it is really boring, so listen on!

As promised, the crew at INTREPID is starting a few new “features” this season — the first is a sit-down with Philippe Lagasse, Crown scholar extraordinaire, to discuss the public law architecture of modern Canada (within which all national security law and practice — and all other exercises of governmental power — is entrenched). In this inaugural episode we march through several of the most important principles that continue to animate our system of law and government (rule of law, parliamentary supremacy, judicial independence, responsible government), situating them in history, and specifically UK history. Stephanie says it is really boring, so listen on!

Ep 100 Her Majesty in Right of Pod -- Pt 1 No One Voted for the Crown!

I'm more than a bill.Yes, I'm no longer only a bill.And I'm no longer sitting here on Parliament Hill.Well, it's been a long, long journeyTo the capital city.It's been a long, long waitWhile I was sitting in committee,But I’m now law this dayThis is our Bill C-59 episode ultimate issue, recorded an hour after Bill C-59 received royal assent, and became a statute!  We offer some wrap up observations about that legislative process.  And then we talk about the other development on Friday: the release of the first CSIS public report in years. Finally, a few brief words about books we’re reading this summer, in case there is ever beach weather.

I'm more than a bill. Yes, I'm no longer only a bill. And I'm no longer sitting here on Parliament Hill. Well, it's been a long, long journey To the capital city. It's been a long, long wait While I was sitting in committee, But I’m now law this dayThis is our Bill C-59 episode ultimate issue, recorded an hour after Bill C-59 received royal assent, and became a statute! We offer some wrap up observations about that legislative process. And then we talk about the other development on Friday: the release of the first CSIS public report in years. Finally, a few brief words about books we’re reading this summer, in case there is ever beach weather.

Ep 93 I'm Now More than a Bill on Parliament Hill

The moment you have been waiting for! Stephanie, Craig and Philippe Lagassé are back for the next chapter in Canada’s rollicking constitutional history. In this chapter, we cover events from 1867 to 1982: imperial conferences, controversies and, not to be missed, the Colonial Laws Validity Act and the Statute of Westminster Act. A sideways dash through the King-Byng affair. And then a fast forward through to the Patriation Controversy of the early 1980s. Stephanie required adrenaline shots, but got through it. 

The moment you have been waiting for! Stephanie, Craig and Philippe Lagassé are back for the next chapter in Canada’s rollicking constitutional history. In this chapter, we cover events from 1867 to 1982: imperial conferences, controversies and, not to be missed, the Colonial Laws Validity Act and the Statute of Westminster Act. A sideways dash through the King-Byng affair. And then a fast forward through to the Patriation Controversy of the early 1980s. Stephanie required adrenaline shots, but got through it.

Ep 105 Her Majesty in Right of Pod Ch 3 -- A British Subject You May Have Been Born But a Canadian Citizen You May Have Died

This is the INTREPID deep-dive on the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, which last week issued its first (very substantive) annual report. Stephanie and Craig are honoured to welcome to INTREPID the NSICoP’s Chair, David McGuinty, and its Executive Director, Rennie Marcoux. We talk about how NSICoP works and the way it has evolved over its first two years, how it conducts its reviews, highlights of the two recent reviews into the government setting of intelligence priorities and the intelligence functions of the Canadian Armed Forces, its future plans, and the way in which it will build institutional knowledge as its composition changes between parliaments. This is a very comprehensive conversation about Canada’s newest national security accountability body.  Huge thanks to David McGuinty and Rennie Marcoux for coming on the show.

This is the INTREPID deep-dive on the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, which last week issued its first (very substantive) annual report. Stephanie and Craig are honoured to welcome to INTREPID the NSICoP’s Chair, David McGuinty, and its Executive Director, Rennie Marcoux. We talk about how NSICoP works and the way it has evolved over its first two years, how it conducts its reviews, highlights of the two recent reviews into the government setting of intelligence priorities and the intelligence functions of the Canadian Armed Forces, its future plans, and the way in which it will build institutional knowledge as its composition changes between parliaments. This is a very comprehensive conversation about Canada’s newest national security accountability body. Huge thanks to David McGuinty and Rennie Marcoux for coming on the show.

Ep 87 A Close Up with the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians

Richard Mosley

Stephanie and Craig are honoured to welcome to the show Mr Justice Richard Mosley of the Federal Court. We spend a lot of time on INTREPID talking about the national security jurisprudence of the Federal Court. This was our opportunity to sit down with one of the most experienced and respected Federal Court “designated judges” (who hear security cases) to talk about what it is like to be a judge in the national security space. We start with a brief overview of Justice Mosley’s distinguished career, and then launch into a discussion of CSIS warrants and Canada Evidence Act proceedings — all from the judge’s eye view. Justice Mosley explains the role the Court plays in providing independent oversight in these areas, as well as giving us an inside peek into a “day in the life” of a busy Federal Court judge, and some of the challenges of national security judging. This is not one to be missed. Thanks to Justice Mosley for welcoming us to his chambers, and for sitting down with us (and our listeners).

Stephanie and Craig are honoured to welcome to the show Mr Justice Richard Mosley of the Federal Court. We spend a lot of time on INTREPID talking about the national security jurisprudence of the Federal Court. This was our opportunity to sit down with one of the most experienced and respected Federal Court “designated judges” (who hear security cases) to talk about what it is like to be a judge in the national security space. We start with a brief overview of Justice Mosley’s distinguished career, and then launch into a discussion of CSIS warrants and Canada Evidence Act proceedings — all from the judge’s eye view. Justice Mosley explains the role the Court plays in providing independent oversight in these areas, as well as giving us an inside peek into a “day in the life” of a busy Federal Court judge, and some of the challenges of national security judging. This is not one to be missed. Thanks to Justice Mosley for welcoming us to his chambers, and for sitting down with us (and our listeners).

Ep 82 An INTREPID Podsight -- Mr Justice Richard Mosley of the Federal Court

For those who love weedy public law issues, Stephanie, Philippe and Craig finally steer back to the national security preoccupation of INTREPID, in this latest HMIROP chapter. Specifically, they mix it up (fight) over the scope of the royal prerogative over defence in Canadian law. In exchanging blows, they basically cover two issues: what is the constitutional status of the prerogative; and, whether there is any virtue in putting some matters covered by the prerogative on a statutory footing. This is not over yet.

For those who love weedy public law issues, Stephanie, Philippe and Craig finally steer back to the national security preoccupation of INTREPID, in this latest HMIROP chapter. Specifically, they mix it up (fight) over the scope of the royal prerogative over defence in Canadian law. In exchanging blows, they basically cover two issues: what is the constitutional status of the prerogative; and, whether there is any virtue in putting some matters covered by the prerogative on a statutory footing. This is not over yet.

Ep 109 -- Her Majesty in Right of Pod Ch 5 -- Provocative Prerogative

Recent weeks have seen dramatic changes in the Middle East – Trump’s withdrawal from Syria, the killing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and the return of mass popular protests in the region. Oh, and Iran just announced it will restart 1000 centrifuges in the latest blow to the nuclear agreement. To make sense of it all, Stephanie sat down (using the magic of the internet) to speak with Intrepid Podcast Editors Amarnath Amarasingam and Thomas Juneau about these developments and what we might expect in the coming months.

Recent weeks have seen dramatic changes in the Middle East – Trump’s withdrawal from Syria, the killing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and the return of mass popular protests in the region. Oh, and Iran just announced it will restart 1000 centrifuges in the latest blow to the nuclear agreement. To make sense of it all, Stephanie sat down (using the magic of the internet) to speak with Intrepid Podcast Editors Amarnath Amarasingam and Thomas Juneau about these developments and what we might expect in the coming months.

Ep 106 Continuity or Change in the Middle East?

Stephanie and Craig are very pleased to welcome Michael King to the show, for our oft-promised third episode in our study of foreign terrorist fighters. Our purpose in this series is to canvass the range of possible legal and policy responses to foreign fighter returnees. In episode 73 we walked through the facts on the ground in this area, with a focus on Canadians who affiliated with Daesh. In episode 74 we considered the international law issues around their detention in Syria by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Canadian law issues surrounding their prosecution in Canada. In this episode, we examine the question of what happens if prosecution is unavailable, for reason of insufficient evidence or because the person’s conduct may not have crossed a criminal law. Still, these people have affiliated in some way with a terrorist group — and have radicalized to a point of accepting violence. Even where people are prosecuted, they will be sentenced to a finite term, raising questions of rehabilitation. To address these questions and more, Michael joins us from the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence, based in Public Safety Canada. We talk briefly about the Centre’s on-going work, before diving into the phenomenon of radicalization to violence, the policy dilemmas associated with returning foreign terrorist fighters and the question of “disengagement” from violence versus “deradicalization”. Michael walks through the social science in this area, as well as the various initiatives taking place in Canada. Thanks to Michael for becoming an INTREPID alum!

Stephanie and Craig are very pleased to welcome Michael King to the show, for our oft-promised third episode in our study of foreign terrorist fighters. Our purpose in this series is to canvass the range of possible legal and policy responses to foreign fighter returnees. In episode 73 we walked through the facts on the ground in this area, with a focus on Canadians who affiliated with Daesh. In episode 74 we considered the international law issues around their detention in Syria by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Canadian law issues surrounding their prosecution in Canada. In this episode, we examine the question of what happens if prosecution is unavailable, for reason of insufficient evidence or because the person’s conduct may not have crossed a criminal law. Still, these people have affiliated in some way with a terrorist group — and have radicalized to a point of accepting violence. Even where people are prosecuted, they will be sentenced to a finite term, raising questions of rehabilitation. To address these questions and more, Michael joins us from the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence, based in Public Safety Canada. We talk briefly about the Centre’s on-going work, before diving into the phenomenon of radicalization to violence, the policy dilemmas associated with returning foreign terrorist fighters and the question of “disengagement” from violence versus “deradicalization”. Michael walks through the social science in this area, as well as the various initiatives taking place in Canada. Thanks to Michael for becoming an INTREPID alum!

Ep 84 An INTREPID Podcast Special Part 3 -- Foreign Fighters and Counter Violent Extremism Interventions

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