Philippe Lagassé
Philippe Lagassé is a professor at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, specializing in defence policy and procurement. His research focuses on the complexities of military spending and the strategic decisions that countries must make in their defense relationships, particularly regarding procurement practices and alliances.
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Philippe Lagassé, an associate professor at Carleton University who researches defence policy and procurement, said the planned purchase of the early-warning aircraft was an important test case for Mr. Carney’s talk of pivoting away from U.S. military capability.
Ottawa picks Sweden’s Saab early-warning aircraft tech over U.S. contenders
Canada· 2026-05-27
Philippe Lagasse, associate director of international affairs at Ottawa’s Carleton University, said Canada’s decision to buy the GlobalEye planes was 'an important test case for the Carney government’s policy of pivoting away from American military capability'.
Canada to order military plane fleet from Sweden in shift from US suppliers | Canada
United Kingdom· 2026-05-27
Philippe Lagasse is an associate professor at Carleton who specializes in defence policy.
Separatists in Canada could boost Donald Trump’s quest for dominance
Australia· 2026-01-11
Philippe Lagassé, an associate professor at Carleton University who researches defence policy and procurement, said it’s likely a 'significant chunk' of the new budget money will lapse.
Ottawa plans to spend big on defence. But is there a long-term vision for Canada’s military?Canada· 2025-11-08
Philippe Lagassé is a co-author of a new book analyzing military oversight.
In preparing for the end of NATO, Canada falls behind EuropeCanada· 2025-10-23
Philippe Lagassé is an associate professor at Carleton University.
More money for Canada’s military should mean more transparency and accountabilityCanada· 2025-07-11
Philippe Lagassé is an associate professor at Carleton University.
It’s not your grandfather’s war any more, and defence procurement must evolveCanada· 2025-07-02
Carleton University professor Philippe Lagassé tellingly put it recently.
The arrival of King Charles is a powerful and symbolic reminder of Canada’s sovereigntyCanada· 2025-05-26
Philippe Lagassé is an expert on the British monarchy and its constitutional relationship with Canada.
Carlos III llega a Canadá para defender su soberanía ante amenazas de anexión de Trump
Venezuela· 2025-05-26
Philippe Lagassé commented on the significance of King Carlos III's presence in the Canadian Parliament.
El rey Carlos III viaja a Canadá para defender soberanía ante Trump
Honduras· 2025-05-25Philippe Lagassé is a specialist on the Crown and the Constitution who discussed the implications of King Charles III's visit.
King Charles’s visit to Canada: A Commonwealth flex with an audience of oneCanada· 2025-05-24
Philippe Lagassé is a constitutional expert who commented on the divisive nature of the oath at the federal level.
MPs revive bid scrapping requirement to swear oath of loyalty to the KingCanada· 2025-05-23
Philippe Lagassé, a Carleton University associate professor, said joining 'Golden Shield' would be a natural evolution of the modernization of NORAD.
Carney defends Golden Dome talks with U.S., says missile threats are seriousCanada· 2025-05-22
Philippe Lagassé highlighted the inadequacy of Canada in enforcing its sovereignty over Arctic resources.
Trump già studia la «vendetta» sul Canada: ecco perché passerà per l'Artico
Italy· 2025-05-02
Political scientist Philippe Lagassé said the answer to whether Mr. Poilievre can stay in Stornoway relies more on convention than rules.
Poilievre’s access to official residence in question after loss of seatCanada· 2025-05-01
Philippe Lagassé, a Carleton University associate professor, discussed the implications of scaling back the F-35 order.
Trimming F-35 order could antagonize Trump as security and trade talks get under way: analystsCanada· 2025-05-01
Philippe Lagassé noted that any confidence vote will be critical for the government.
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Greece· 2025-04-30
Philippe Lagasse commented on the aspirations for a new security agreement with the EU.
Canada, i liberali vincono le elezioni. Mark Carney confermato primo ministroItaly· 2025-04-29Philippe Lagassé, a Carleton University associate professor whose research includes defence policy and procurement, said the existing system of buying military gear is extremely risk-averse.
Carney promises agency to speed up defence purchasing and prioritize Canadian equipment, materialsCanada· 2025-04-15
Philippe Lagassé, a Carleton University associate professor whose research includes defence policy and procurement, said Canada must have something tangible to bring to AUKUS.
Former Australian PM Morrison says price of entry to AUKUS is higher than Canada’s current defence spending levelCanada· 2025-04-12
Philippe Lagassé is the Barton chair at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.
The federal government is in ‘caretaker mode’. What does that mean?Canada· 2025-03-24
Philippe Lagassé is an associate professor at Carleton University and the Barton Chair at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs.
Opinion: Can Canada-U.S. defence ties survive Trump?Canada· 2025-03-21
Philippe Lagassé is a professor at Carleton University who focuses on defense policy and procurement.
Opinion: Can Canada stop buying American as it beefs up defence?Canada· 2025-02-13