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• National Security: David Redman’s Roadmap for a Resilient Nation | Dialogue Over Divison

  National Interest 2 - National Security In this episode of Dialogue Over Division, we continue our series on the national interests identified by former Lieutenant Colonel David Redman in his 25-year vision for the country. The second national interest, national security, is essential to safeguarding everything we value as a nation. Each national interest is vital on its own, but they are deeply intertwined, and without security, the stability and freedoms that define Canada cannot be sustained.Colonel Redman explains that national security is far more than a military matter, it is an interconnected system that includes intelligence services, border control, the judicial system, and emergency management. Each element plays a role in protecting Canadians from threats, both foreign and domestic. But Redman warns that Canada’s current security framework faces systemic challenges, from insufficient long-term planning to weaknesses in coordination and execution.We examine what it means to have a truly secure nation in today’s rapidly changing world. David stresses the importance of developing and maintaining a cohesive, forward-looking security strategy—one that anticipates emerging threats, leverages strong alliances, and is rooted in transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement. Without this, Canada risks being reactive instead of prepared.Our conversation also explores how shifting geopolitical dynamics, technological advances, and evolving global risks demand that Canada adapt. Security, David emphasizes, is not just the responsibility of governments it is a shared responsibility, requiring an informed and engaged public.Join us as we unpack the meaning of national security in a modern, interconnected world, and why a clear, 25-year vision is critical to protecting Canada’s future.Because if we don’t understand how to secure our nation, how can we expect it to endure?To explore these ideas further, read the full paper by Lieutenant Colonel David Redman, Canada 2024: A Confident Resilient Nation or a Fearful Fractured Country, available here: https://fcpp.org/2024/03/21/policy-series-canada-2024-a-confident-resilient-nation-or-a-fearful-fractured-country/Connect with Eva Chipiuk:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chipiuk.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Rumble/YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@echipiuk⁠⁠⁠

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• 043: Unity: Defining What Binds Us with David Redman | Dialogue Over Division

  In this episode of Dialogue Over Division, we begin our six-part series on the national interests identified by former Lieutenant Colonel David Redman in his 25-year vision for the country. Each national interest is vital on its own, but they are deeply intertwined—and we start with unity because it underpins how we live, work, and govern together.Colonel Redman emphasizes that while Canada welcomes people from a wide range of backgrounds, lasting unity requires more than coexistence. It requires that citizens share a common set of values, ethics, and beliefs—a foundation shaped by our history, geography, and collective evolution. These shared principles don’t eliminate diversity, but they create the conditions for it to thrive in a cohesive and functioning society.We explore how national identity is formed and sustained, and why it’s critical to clearly define what it means to be Canadian. Without that clarity, Redman warns, we risk eroding the very fabric that holds us together. He also outlines the responsibility of leaders to not only understand what unites the country, but to take deliberate and ongoing action to strengthen that unity.Join us as we unpack what unity really means in a modern, pluralistic Canada—and why reconnecting with our shared identity is a necessary step toward building a stronger future for all.So, what does unity mean to you — and what role do you play in shaping it?Because if we don’t understand what unites us, how can we expect to protect it?To explore these ideas further, read the full paper by Lieutenant Colonel David Redman, Canada 2024: A Confident Resilient Nation or a Fearful Fractured Country, available here: https://fcpp.org/2024/03/21/policy-series-canada-2024-a-confident-resilient-nation-or-a-fearful-fractured-country/Connect with Eva Chipiuk:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chipiuk.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Rumble/YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@echipiuk⁠⁠⁠

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• 042: Redefining the Nation: A 25-Year Vision with David Redman | Dialogue Over Division

  In this episode of Dialogue Over Division, we sit down with former Lieutenant Colonel David Redman to explore a transformative vision for the nation's future at a critical fork in the road. Drawing from his extensive military and public service experience—and building on the themes of his paper, “Canada 2024: A Confident Resilient Nation or a Fearful Fractured Country,” which poses the essential question: “What do Canadians want Canada to be?”—David outlines a 25-year plan based on six national interests, including: Unity, National Security, Good Governance, Rights and Freedoms, Economic Prosperity and Growth, and Personal and Societal Well-being.He delves into the historical context behind the challenges Canada faces today, highlighting how helicopter and bulldozer parenting have contributed to a society increasingly reliant on government intervention. This growing dependency has enabled a slow encroachment on rights and freedoms, quietly eroding the foundations of democracy. Colonel Redman offers actionable solutions to help reclaim individual responsibility and reassert the values that strengthen the nation.At a time of growing distrust, fractured unity, and widespread disillusionment with leadership, many are asking whether our current structures still serve the people they were meant to protect. Trust in public institutions is eroding, while elected officials increasingly neglect their responsibilities and too often disparage the very citizens they were elected to represent. In this episode, we discuss these pressing issues and the question David raises about the future direction of the nation.Join us for a compelling and timely conversation—one that challenges complacency, encourages civic courage, and reminds us that the strength of a country lies in the hands of its people. Because if we do not define the future of this nation, someone else will, and not everyone has our best interests at heart. What kind of country do you want to leave behind?To explore these ideas further, read the full paper by Lieutenant Colonel David Redman, Canada 2024: A Confident Resilient Nation or a Fearful Fractured Country, available here: https://fcpp.org/2024/03/21/policy-series-canada-2024-a-confident-resilient-nation-or-a-fearful-fractured-country/Connect with Eva Chipiuk:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chipiuk.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Rumble/YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@echipiuk⁠⁠⁠

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• 041: Medical Consent & Coercion: Facing Uncomfortable Truths with Lucia Zivcakova

  In this episode of Dialogue Over Division we are joined by Lucia Zivcakova, author of Medical Slavery. With a background in psychology and a research focus on how digital technology affects student learning, Lucia brings a unique and critical perspective to the conversation about medical ethics, informed consent, and the shifting boundaries of bodily autonomy.Together, they explore the rise of coercive medical practices, especially in the context of the Covid response, and the troubling disconnect between research ethics and public health policies. Lucia sheds light on the ethical challenges surrounding coercion and pressure in medical decisions, raising important questions about women’s rights, the erosion of individual choice, and the implications of increasing medical surveillance and transhumanism.This episode invites listeners to engage with complex issues that are often overlooked—sometimes because they seem too difficult to unpack or too uncomfortable to face. But these are the conversations we must have if we are to uphold true informed consent in a rapidly changing world.How do we ensure that consent is truly informed? What rights must we reclaim in the face of expanding medical control? And most importantly—how can we empower ourselves and one another to resist passive compliance and foster meaningful, ethical dialogue?Tune in for a challenging and eye-opening conversation that dares to ask the hard questions—and calls on all of us to be part of the solution.To get your copy of Medical Slavery, visit: https://a.co/d/9VJviDfConnect with Eva Chipiuk:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chipiuk.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Rumble/YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@echipiuk⁠⁠⁠

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• 040: Unfiltered with Greg Wycliffe: Canadian Politics and Open Discourse | Dialogue Over Division

  In this episode of Dialogue over Division, we sit down with Greg Wycliffe (@gddub), a Canadian comedian, commentator, and passionate advocate for individual liberties and cultural preservation in Canada. With his sharp wit and no-nonsense style, we discuss the state of Canadian politics, his strong support for the People’s Party of Canada, and his pointed critiques of the federal Conservative Party’s direction.We explore the challenges of fostering open discourse in a divided society, the role of comedy in cutting through noise, and the need for principled leadership grounded in freedom and accountability. While we don’t always agree, we share a firm belief that dialogue is essential for bridging divides, that principled leadership is critical for meaningful change, and that much work remains to rebuild trust. Greg’s unapologetic approach can spark debate though it can sometimes alienate others, highlighting the complexities of open discourse.Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that underscores why open, honest conversation is the cornerstone of progress in a polarized world—and ask yourself: can humor and dialogue pave the way for a stronger Canada, or will we stay trapped in our echo chambers?Follow Gregg WyCliffe on X @gddubConnect with Eva Chipiuk:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chipiuk.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Rumble/YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@echipiuk⁠⁠⁠#Conservatism #Canada #Culture

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