In this inaugural episode, Commissionaires Nova Scotia CEO and host, Barry Pitcher, sits down with the Honourable Peter MacKay, PC, KC, to discuss the evolving security landscape and the importance of supporting Canada’s veterans. From service to defence, this conversation explores leadership, legacy and national purpose.

Topics Covered:

• Peter MacKay’s role with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as Defence Minister during the Afghanistan conflict
• Importance of ensuring the CAF has support, resources, capabilities, respect and personnel
• Changes in Canada’s security environment
• Arctic Defence and Halifax connection with NATO DIANA
• Veteran advocacy and support
• Commissionaires Hiring Veterans and First Responders
• Volunteering in the Community, Peter MacKay and Wounded Warriors

Links & Resources:

• Commissionaires Nova Scotia: https://commissionaires.ca/podcast
• About The Honourable Peter MacKay: https://www.mcinnescooper.com/news/deloitte-canada-and-mcinnes-cooper-welcome-former-cabinet-minister-the-hon-peter-mackay-p-c-q-c/
• About the Afghan Conflict: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/wars-and-conflicts/afghanistan
• Wounded Warriors: https://woundedwarriors.ca/
• What is a challenge coin? https://commissionaires.ca/en/articles/specially-minted-challenge-coins-presented-to-commissionaires-during-the-organizations-centennial/
• Westray Mine Tragedy: https://museumofindustry.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/coal-and-grit/tragedy-westray
• NATO DIANA: https://www.diana.nato.int/
• Human Trafficking Awareness: https://commissionaires.ca/en/articles/commissionaires-nova-scotia-joins-fight-against-human-trafficking/
• Navigating the North, McInnes Cooper Event https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/92ab0b29-bf64-4ca9-86aa-64a2a0d5f2ab@88a63737-494d-4ec2-91b9-8d86f2908c74

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