Canada, Generative AI, and the Indo-Pacific

In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we sit down with Michael Petric to discuss his latest paper, “Opportunities for Canadian Generative AI in the Indo-Pacific”. We examine the opportunities for Canadian AI in the Indo-Pacific, and what both government and industry can do to pursue them. // Guest bios: Michael Petric is an Advisor - Defence and Public Procurement at Bondy & Associates and a CGAI Fellow. // Host bio: David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Recommended Readings: - "Opportunities for Canadian Generative AI in the Indo-Pacific" by Michael Petric - "The Finest Hotel in Kabul" by Lyse Doucet // Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll Release date: 16 January 2026