Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Joining the climate club: Perspectives from Germany and Canada on international climate cooperation
2022-11-02 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Toronto)
Earlier this year at the G7 Summit in Elmau, Germany, the members of the G7 committed to establishing an international climate club by the end of 2022 as a way to boost international cooperation towards climate action; the topic was also a focus of recent bilateral meetings between Germany and Canada.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute and EPICO have assembled a panel of Canadian and German experts to discuss what shape this climate club may take, what priorities it should have and what challenges it will face.

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Date: Wednesday, November 2
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT / 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm CET

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My Duty to Not Stay Silent - A Documentary by Vladimir Kara-Murza
2022-10-18 17:00 - 20:00 | 180 Wellington, 180 Wellington St room 325, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A8, Canada
MLI is proud to co-sponsor the screening of this film, particularly given the Institute’s friendship with Vladimir Kara-Murza and considering the vital role that he and others have played in standing up to tyranny. Due to the fact that MLI as organization and many of our fellows have been sanctioned or blacklisted by Russia, we understand acutely just how vital the thought leadership of activists like Kara-Murza is and how precarious it can be to undertake such work.
On October 18, 2022, at 5:00 PM (EST) the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights (RWCHR) will host a screening and discussion of My Duty to Not Stay Silent, a film by imprisoned leading Russian opposition figure and RWCHR Senior Fellow Vladimir Kara-Murza about Soviet dissident Father Georgy Edelstein.
Evgenia Kara-Murza, Vladimir Kara-Murza’s wife and Advocacy Coordinator for the Free Russia Foundation, will introduce the documentary and lead the discussion with RWCHR International Chair Irwin Cotler. We hope you can join us for this important event in support of the case and cause of Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was arrested and has since been imprisoned in Moscow for his public opposition to Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine.
About the Film:
“If we stay silent, we participate in the evil that is happening in our world. I must say what I think – and the results do not concern me.” This is the story of a remarkable man in a remarkably difficult era. It is a film about true tolerance and true faith, the relationship between Jewishness and Christianity, the collaboration between Church leaders and a totalitarian state, and the importance of speaking the truth – no matter the consequences. The documentary won two special awards at the 26th Stalker International Film Festival (Moscow, 2020).
The film will be screened in Russian with English subtitles.
Date: October 18, 2022
Time: 5:00PM
Location: 180 Wellington Street, Room 325, Ottawa, ON
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Mon devoir de ne pas rester silencieux
Un documentaire du politicien et historien russe emprisonné Vladimir Kara-Murza, avec introduction et discussion d’Evgenia Kara-Murza et du professeur Irwin Cotler.
Le 18 octobre 2022, le Centre Raoul Wallenberg pour les droits de la personne (CRWDP) tiendra une projection de et une discussion sur le documentaire « Mon devoir de ne pas rester silencieux », un film de Vladimir Kara -Murza à propos du dissident soviétique Père Georgy Edelstein., figure de proue de l’opposition russe emprisonnée, et collaborateur émérite du CRWDP.
Evgenia Kara-Murza, épouse de Vladimir Kara-Murza et coordinatrice du plaidoyer pour la « Free Russia Foundation », présentera le documentaire et dirigera la discussion avec le président international du CRWDP, Irwin Cotler. Nous espérons que vous pourrez vous joindre à nous pour cet événement important relatifs au cas et à la cause de Vladimir Kara-Murza, qui a été arrêté et emprisonné depuis à Moscou pour son opposition publique à la guerre de Vladimir Poutine contre l’Ukraine.
À propos du film :
« Si nous restons silencieux, nous participons au mal qui se passe dans notre monde. Je dois dire ce que je pense – et les résultats ne me concernent pas. C’est l’histoire d’un homme remarquable à une époque remarquablement difficile. C’est un film sur la vraie tolérance et la vraie foi, la relation entre la judéité et le christianisme, la collaboration entre les dirigeants de l’Église et un État totalitaire, et l’importance de dire la vérité – quelles qu’en soient les conséquences. Le documentaire a remporté deux prix spéciaux au 26e Festival international du film Stalker (Moscou, 2020).
Le film sera projeté en russe avec des sous-titres en anglais.
Date : 18 octobre 2022
Heure : 17h00
Lieu : 180, rue Wellington, pièce 325, Ottawa (Ontario)

Korean Peninsula Peace Forum 2022: Canada's role in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific
2022-10-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre​, 101 Lyon St. N,, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 5T9, Canada
The Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC) Toronto (https://puac-toronto.com/) is hosting a forum to bring together influential Canadians in politics, diplomacy, foreign affairs, defence, business, academia and media to discuss the opportunities and challenges of Korea and Canada partnership in the Indo-Pacific and Canada’s role in the Korean peninsula’s peace process.
Canada’s Role in the Korean Peninsula & the Indo-Pacific
Canada is currently working on the Indo-Pacific Strategy. The US and other major allies have released their strategies. Canada is expected to take a more active role in the Indo-Pacific region, working together with Korea and other like-minded Canadian allies and partners in the region. We have many questions, and this forum will try to find recommendations for the government of Canada on the Korean peninsula and the Indo-Pacific strategies.

What are the prospects and challenges facing Canada as we seek to strengthen bilateral relationships with South Korea and multilateral relationships in the Indo-Pacific?
How can Canada help make progress in a peace agreement between South and North Korea?

Purpose

To explore the strategies on the Korean peninsula and the Indo-Pacific
To inform Canadian public and policy makers on the importance of Canada’s engagement in facilitating peace & stability in the Korean peninsula & the Indo-Pacific
To hear ideas and recommendations from the experts
To present recommendations to Canadian government policymakers
To strengthen the partnership between Korea and Canada in the Indo-Pacific

Program
Tuesday, October 18,2022 | 09:00 – 16:00 | In-person & On-line
09:00 Registration, Coffee, Light Breakfast & Networking
10:00 Opening Remarks – Head of PUAC & Ambassador of ROK
10:15 Keynote by Former Ambassador to the US and EU, Ahn Ho-Young
10:30 Forum Session One
12:00 Networking Buffet Lunch
13:00 Forum Session Two
14:30 Keynote by Hon. Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada
14:45 Q&A
15:15 Adjourn & Networking
Partners
▪ Macdonald-Laurier Institute
▪ Canadian Global Affairs Institute
▪ Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Forum Website: https://puac-toronto.com/puac-peace-forum-2022/
Contact: Sonny Cho, Forum Chair | scho@globalpublic.com | 416-822-8936
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Competition law reform in Canada: Risks and opportunities
2022-10-12 12:00 - 13:00
With the rise of the digital economy, the prominence of “big tech” has raised an important question: does competition law need a fundamental rethink? Or can more modest changes allow longstanding tools to be effectively applied to promote competition to the benefit of consumers?
This fall, the federal government will be launching a consultation on potential reforms to the Competition Act. What do the recent changes to the Competition Act passed as part of last spring’s budget potentially foreshadow? What further reforms should the government consider and which should they steer clear of? And what are the risks of trying to enlist competition law to address a broader set of concerns?
MLI has brought together a panel of experts on competition law to discuss these issues.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, October 12
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT

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Meeting the North Korea challenge: Regional security and human rights
2022-10-06 20:00 - 21:30
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North Korea continues to be a significant regional security threat in the Indo-Pacific region with a sustained and evolving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) program and growing ballistic missile arsenal. In addition to this regional security challenge, Pyongyang remains one of the most repressive countries in the world. According to Human Rights Watch, authorities in North Korea routinely send perceived opponents of the government to secretive prison camps where they face torture, starvation rations, and forced labour. Indeed, the country has a horrendous human rights record, where fear of punitive measures is used as a stick to silence dissent. In addition, North Korea has a record of other flagrant violations, including the unresolved abduction of numerous Japanese citizens over several years. Despite longstanding efforts to resolve the matter, the North Korean side refuses to come to terms with its actions.
This webinar will touch upon the challenges that Canada and others in the international community must face regarding North Korea.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, October 6
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT

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Critical race theory: Useful paradigm or fringe ideology?
2022-10-05 13:00 - 14:30
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In recent years, critical race theory (CRT) has grown to influence how people and institutions around the world approach matters of identity, inequality, patriotism, and more. Canada is no exception. CRT has influenced government legislation, corporate employment practices, and public education.
However, despite its influence, CRT remains relatively unexamined in Canada.
For many, the theory is seen as a step in the right direction. CRT proponents believe that it provides a useful framework that can help those in positions of power examine their biases and confront racism, ultimately correcting otherwise latent issues in our society. However, many others are concerned that what was once a fringe ideology misrepresents the interests and challenges facing people of colour, moving society further away from solutions in favour of radical change which can ultimately disempower people of colour and exacerbate societal cleavages.
To understand CRT, its influence, and whether it represents a positive or negative trend, MLI’s Speak for Ourselves project is hosting a webinar discussion featuring both proponents and critics of the theory.
Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EDT

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Breaking down barriers: The benefits and trade-offs of liberalizing internal trade
2022-09-29 15:00 - 16:00
Annually, Canada’s economy loses billions of dollars of productivity due to a web of rules, regulations, and restrictions between provinces. However, solving Canada’s internal trade woes has remained a stubborn problem. How can the provinces untie this trade knot?
One potential solution is mutual recognition – that is, a policy whereby regulatory requirements met for one provincial and territorial government automatically satisfies requirements for another. In MLI’s latest paper, authors Ryan Manucha and Trevor Tombe explore the policy, finding that it may represent an important next step toward liberalizing internal trade.
To better understand the practical economic and legal considerations at play, MLI is hosting a webinar on the benefits of and drawbacks from mutual recognition.
Event Details:

Date: Thursday, September 29, 2022
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT

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Hydrogen: An opportunity for German-Canadian partnership
2022-09-12 09:00 - 10:00
When German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met in Canada recently, they announced their intention to work together on providing a stable and secure supply of a new type of energy to meet German demand: hydrogen.
Though still in its nascent stages, there are unique economic and security opportunities for both countries that could be unlocked through the Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance. But what are the challenges that must be overcome to seize these opportunities? How can Canada avoid the hurdles that have frustrated resource development, production, and export for decades? What must be done to move from potential opportunities toward realized benefits for both Canadian and German societies?
In this webinar, Canadian and German experts will discuss these important questions. This conversation is tied to a forthcoming paper to be jointly published by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and EPICO, which will explore the opportunities and challenges of building a hydrogen partnership.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, September 12
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT

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More food or less fertilizer? Policy pain in the Canadian agriculture sector and its global implications
2022-08-18 11:00 - 12:30
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent blockade of Ukrainian grain and agricultural exports serve as a stark reminder that a rules-based trading system is integral to human well-being. With the risk of famine becoming critical across dozens of countries, Canada has a big role to play in helping feed a growing and hungry world; our security is inherently tied to it, our prosperity as a country depends on it, and our moral compass demands it.
The federal government has announced a target to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30 percent from 2022 levels by 2030. Grain and oil seed producers have warned that this move will reduce their competitiveness, drive up costs and impede production. The agriculture ministers in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario have all cried foul, asserting that the target is arbitrary and has been imposed without consultation.
What are the implications of the proposed fertilizer policy? How are Canadian agricultural producers already addressing GHG emissions and what more can be done? And what should we be doing to ensure Canada is in a position to address global food needs, as famine looms on the horizon?
MLI will gather experts to discuss Canada’s role in global food security, the fertilizer emissions reduction target, and innovative ways the agriculture sector can evolve to become even more sustainable and productive.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, August 18
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT / 9:00 am – 10:30 am CT

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The journey ahead: The next steps for reconciliation after the papal visit
2022-08-11 15:00 - 16:00
The July 2022 visit of Pope Francis was both historic and vital for Indigenous peoples. The trip was built around a series of apologies for the church’s role in residential schools and the colonization of Indigenous peoples more generally. This webinar explores the significant and potential impact of the Pope’s recent visit from two perspectives: that of the affected Indigenous peoples and communities and the Roman Catholic Church. The discussion will consider Indigenous expectations, church priorities, and the public interest in this large-scale effort of meaningful reconciliation.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, August 11
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT

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