Anthony DiCarlo

Anthony Di Carlo is Co-Chair of the Defence and Security Sector Advisory Group (DSSAG) at the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, where he supports the Institute’s engagement with defence, security, and public-sector stakeholders to advance the prevention of child recruitment and use in armed conflict. 

Anthony brings more than 15 years of combined experience across defence, government relations, and international policy. He currently serves as a Major in the Canadian Armed Forces Army Reserve, with extensive experience in civil–military cooperation, domestic operations, operational planning, and interdepartmental coordination. His military service has included leadership roles involving mission analysis, stakeholder engagement, and whole-of-government collaboration in complex operating environments. 

In parallel, Anthony is a senior government-relations professional in the Canadian post-secondary and research sector. He has held federal relations and strategic policy roles at leading Canadian universities and research institutions, where he has worked extensively with federal departments, Parliament, and central agencies on issues including defence innovation, international development, national security, artificial intelligence, and research partnerships. His work regularly bridges academic expertise and government decision-making, translating research and policy priorities into actionable engagement strategies. 

Anthony’s international experience spans engagement across Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, and he is fluent in English and French, with professional working proficiency in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. This global and multilingual background strengthens his ability to support the Dallaire Institute’s international partnerships and defence-sector outreach. 

As Co-Chair of DSSAG, Anthony focuses on strengthening dialogue between the defence and security community and the Institute, ensuring that the Institute’s research, training, and policy work is informed by operational realities while remaining firmly grounded in child protection, prevention, and ethical security practices.