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Impact of Canada’s Failed Attempt to Land UN Security Council Seat

July 9, 20209:57

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW we are joined by Christopher Sands, Director of the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute. He discusses Canada’s recent failure to win a UN Security Council seat and possible ramifications for the Trudeau government moving forward.

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Chris Sands

Christopher Sands

Director, Canada Institute

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John Milewski

John Milewski

Director of Digital Programming; Moderator, Wilson Center NOW

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The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community.  Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests.  Read more

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