Events
Assessing China's Impact on Canada-U.S. Relations
November 12, 2010 // 8:00am — 2:00pm
A group of scholars presented papers examining the evolving economic, political, and environmental relationship among Canada, the United States, and China. The papers, which were critiqued at the conference, will form a special issue of International Journal.
Sharing the Burden of the Border: Layered Security Cooperation and the Canada-U.S. Frontier
October 19, 2010 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Stephanie von Hlatky and Jessica N. Trisko discussed current initiatives by Canadian provinces to contribute to a more secure Canada-U.S. border.
Gathering Pace of History: The Resurgence of Québec's Sovereigntist Project and What It Means for Canada, the United States, and the World
October 15, 2010 // 9:00am — 10:00am
Gilles Duceppe, leader of the Bloc Québécois, offered an overview of the status of Québec’s sovereigntist movement and what an independent Québec would mean to the United States.
On the Rise or in Decline? Evaluating Canadian and U.S. Power in the 21st Century
October 06, 2010 // 9:00am — 11:00am
Earl Fry and Brian Lee Crowley discussed their new books on the future of the United States and of Canada. Fry highlighted several factors contributing to the decline of the United States, while Crowley touted the policies that have positioned Canada to thrive in the 21st century.
Governing the Far North: Assessing Cooperation Between Arctic and Non-Arctic Nations
September 22, 2010 // 3:30pm — 7:00pm
The Canada Institute and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung gathered experts to discuss efforts by Arctic and non-Arctic nations to cooperate on key governance, environmental, security, and economic issues. (Held in Ottawa)
Governing the Far North: Assessing Cooperation Between Arctic and Non-Arctic Nations
September 21, 2010 // 9:00am — 12:30pm
Experts discuss efforts by Arctic and non-Arctic nations to cooperate on key governance, environmental, security, and economic issues.
Life After the Gulf: A Paradigm Shift?
July 22, 2010 // 8:30am — 4:15pm
The Canada Institute’s 13th Cross-Border Forum on Energy Issues explored the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico on public trust toward energy companies and governments.
A Charter of Rights for North America: A Proposal and Analysis
July 20, 2010 // 4:00pm — 5:00pm
Wilson Center public policy scholar James McHugh presented his research on the potential to deepen relations among NAFTA members through the adoption of a continental charter of rights.
Canada-U.S. Military Cooperation: A Look at Asymmetric Bargaining Strategies
July 15, 2010 // 3:30pm — 5:00pm
Quebec summer scholar at the Canada Institute Stefanie von Hlatky presented her research on Canada-U.S. military cooperation. She contended that allies can and do use asymmetric bargaining strategies to achieve foreign policy objectives, despite power differentials.
The Québec Vision: A Solution Partner for a More Prosperous Bilateral Relationship
June 22, 2010 // 12:30pm — 2:00pm
Pierre Arcand, Québec's Minister of International Relations, discussed Québec's vision for a stronger and more prosperous bilateral relationship with the United States.
