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Join
Dr. Adam Chapnick
for a discussion on what Canada’s past foreign policy can tell us about how Ottawa might best navigate an increasingly uncertain and dangerous world.
In Adam Chapnick‘s and Asa McKercher’s latest book, “Canada First, not Canada Alone: A History of Canadian Foreign Policy,” they tell the story of a country that has traditionally benefited from diplomatic prudence and compromise even as its citizens have yearned for their elected officials to be world leaders. They argue that, like any country, Canada must look out for its own interests first, but in the modern world, it can’t do so effectively without cooperating with other states and non-state actors.
Dr. Chapnick will share a controversial chronicle of Canada’s effective foreign policy – about why Canada’s world hasn’t changed quite as much as people are suggesting.
Three recent Canadian prime ministers, Paul Martin, Stephen Harper, and Justin Trudeau made the claim that “Canada is Back” shortly after forming their governments. Martin promised to reinvest in world affairs. Harper was focused on the military. Trudeau meant more involvement at the UN. Each leader made foreign policy a part of their political brand because they recognized that in today’s world, domestic and international politics are interconnected. Canada can no longer take care of its own interests if it ignores the world around it.
His talk will end with comments about the current see-saw threats to our economy and sovereignty precipitated by events south of the border.
Following the talk, there will be a fireside chat and Q&A moderated by
Erin Williams
, Senior Program Manager at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. Erin is a long-time member of CIC Vancouver and currently co-leads the chapter's social events.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Adam Chapnick is a professor of defence studies at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC). He is located in Toronto, where he also serves as the deputy director of education at the Canadian Forces College.
He holds a BA (Honours) from Trent University, an MA in International Affairs from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, and a PhD in History from the University of Toronto. He joined RMC in 2006 and currently teaches courses in Canadian foreign policy and strategic decision-making at the federal level. He also supervises theses on Canadian foreign and public policy and plays a leading role in drafting and implementing the College’s teaching and learning vision and strategies.
To learn more, visit:
https://www.adamchapnick.ca/biography.html
Event Agenda:
5:00 PM: Door opens
5:10 PM: Introduction by CIC President
5:15 PM: Presentation by Adam Chapnick
5:45 PM: Fireside Chat and Q&A, moderated by Erin Williams
6:15 PM: Reception and Networking
6:30 PM: Event ends
About CIC Vancouver
:
Established in 1928 as one of the first CIC branches in Canada, CIC Vancouver is an independent, non-profit organization with a mandate to provide professionals, academics, students, and community members in the Greater Vancouver Area with a platform to stay engaged in international and foreign policy issues. We also aim to help create a vibrant community of international affairs practitioners and enthusiasts within the Greater Vancouver Area. We seek to achieve our goals by hosting regular seminars and networking events with leading voices in international affairs and by running various educational and capacity-building programs.
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