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Forget the multi-trillion-dollar "Golden Dome"—Canada needs a sovereign, cost-effective defence architecture built for the reality of the North.

In this episode (EP286) of #GaleForceWins, host Allan Dale sits down with long-time defence advisor Lee Carson to discuss the evolving geopolitical landscape facing Canada's Arctic. Carson lays out why a Canadian-led solution—dubbed the "Igloo"—is critical to securing our northern sovereignty. Built block by block using Canadian and allied technologies, dual-use infrastructure, and led directly by Inuit communities and Arctic labor, this holistic vision reimagines how Canada defends its skies, land, and subsea frontiers.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction & Welcome: Allan Dale & Lee Carson

00:37 - NORAD Modernization & Working with Inuit Development Corp

01:36 - A Shifting Geopolitical Context: Arctic Threats North & South

02:11 - The Problem with the "Golden Dome" & Lessons from Modern Warfare

05:09 - Introducing "The Igloo": Canada’s Cost-Effective Arctic Defence

06:14 - Build, Partner, Buy: Inuit Leadership and Canadian Innovation

07:41 - The Building Blocks: Radar, Aircraft, Fighters, and R&D

09:52 - Undersea Warfare: Protecting Arctic Subsea Cables & Infrastructure

11:16 - Dual-Use Technology and Galvanizing National Leadership

13:30 - Breaking Down Stovepipes: Is the Igloo Doable Today?

15:44 - Next Steps: Deep Blue Conference & European Partnerships

17:02 - Bringing It All Under One Umbrella

18:00 - Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks

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