CIDP launches new Advisory Council
The Centre for International and Defence Policy’s Director, Michael Murphy, recently announced the creation of the CIDP’s new Advisory Council. The council will provide strategic advice to the Centre on all matters pertaining to defence and security research, policy engagement, and knowledge mobilization.
The council will be co-chaired by retired Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre and Associate Dean (Research) Sharon Regan, and includes high-profile representation from research, policy, and defence communities.
“As part of the 50th anniversary of the Centre, we are delighted to relaunch the advisory council,” Dr. Murphy explains. “The makeup of the council was intentional because the profile of the CIDP is unique. We are dedicated both to rigorous academic research and direct engagement in defence and policy conversations. I’m delighted to say that we not only see this mission reflected in the council, but also that we will be joined by national leaders in these communities.”
The council membership is as follows:
- Gen(Ret’d) Wayne Eyre, former Chief of the Defence Staff, co-chair
- Dr. Sharon Regan, Associate Dean Research, Queen’s University, co-chair
- LGen(Ret’d) Blaise Frawley, former Deputy Commander, NORAD
- Dr. Veronica Kitchen, Associate Professor, University of Waterloo
- Dr. Philippe Lagasse, Barton Chair in International Affairs, Carleton University
- Dr. David Perry, President, Canadian Global Affairs Institute
- Dr. Gaelle Rivard-Piche, Conference of Defence Associations Institute
- Dr. Paul Samson, President, Centre for International Governance Innovation
“There has never been a more important time for experts in international and defense policy to engage in important issues for both Canada and abroad. I look forward to being part of this advisory council,” says Dr. Regan.
The CIDP is also supported strategically by its position in the Queen’s School of Policy Studies. “We’ve been fortunate to have the support of Interim Director Eugene Lang,” Dr. Murphy continued, “both from his vision to increase the impact of SPS, as well as his personal insights as a leading Canadian voice in defence policy debates.” The School of Policy Studies also has a strong Fellow community to draw expertise from.
“We are definitely living through interesting times in Canadian defence,” Dr. Murphy says. “The reconstitution of the advisory council is a moment in time where we can take stock of what the CIDP needs to do – not only in terms of our strategic growth as a unit but also what needs to exist in Canadian society and how the CIDP can address that.”
He explains the first meeting and the first couple of years of the reconstituted advisory council will be about making sure the CIDP is a fit for the challenges facing Canada.
To learn more about the Centre for International and Defence Policy, visit the website and the Advisory Council webpage.