Vincent Rigby Weighs In on Halifax International Security Forum | POLITICO

November 2025 | POLITICO鈥檚 Canada Playbook featured Vincent Rigby in its preview of this year鈥檚 Halifax International Security Forum, highlighting the absence of a U.S. delegation. Rigby said democracies must stay aligned and show that their defence commitments and political values continue to guide their choices. He explained that Canada can affirm its partnership with allies while avoiding any actions that could be perceived as deliberately provoking the Trump administration.