Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Panel discussion: G7 Hiroshima Summit and Beyond
2023-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Kildare House, 323 Chapel Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 7Z2
This year, Japan will host the G7 summit in Hiroshima amidst a backdrop of growing geostrategic competition and persistent threats to the international rules-based order that Tokyo, Ottawa and our partners have invested so much to protect. Canada, rather than viewing these challenges as isolated or temporal, must recognize the profound changes internationally and work hand-in-glove with key allies like Japan, the US, and many others. Canada’s ability – if it chooses – to be a natural resource and critical minerals superpower should not be overlooked. Following the G7 Summit in Hiroshima this month and considering the geo-political reality of the 21st century, Canada and Japan can further strengthen cooperation and coordination and evolve bilateral relations into a new chapter.
To explore potential opportunities for cooperation between Japan and Canada, along with their mutual partners after G7 Hiroshima, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute(MLI) is delighted to host a moderated panel discussion in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan.
Please note there are limited seats, so please register to reserve a seat.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, May 26, 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET
Door Opens: 9:30 am ET
Location: Kildare House, 323 Chapel Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7Z2

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Repudiating the Doctrine of Discovery: A symbolic act or a new beginning with Indigenous Peoples?
2023-05-15 12:00 - 13:00
For generations, Indigenous Peoples have rejected the Doctrine of Discovery, the statement by the Roman Catholic Church that was used widely to justify the European occupation of Indigenous lands. In 2023, the Vatican announced the Catholic Church was renouncing the Doctrine. This webinar addresses three questions: why are Indigenous Peoples so opposed to this Catholic Doctrine, why did the Catholic Church renounce the Doctrine, and what is the significance for Indigenous Peoples and for Canada of this change in Church policy?
The webinar, moderated by Ken Coates of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, will call on the expertise of Dr. Bruce McIvor, author and one of Canada’s foremost Indigenous lawyers, and Dr. Michael W. Higgins, a prominent Catholic public intellectual and author.
Event Details:

Date: Monday, May 15, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET

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Carbon tech, carbon capture: Turning the CO2 threat into an opportunity
2023-04-20 12:00 - 13:15
Carbon emissions are causing climate changes. Figuring out ways to produce oil, gas, hydrogen, steel, petrochemicals, fertilizer and other products without releasing CO2 into the atmosphere is one of the biggest challenges of our times. A suite of technologies known as carbon capture, utilisation and sequestration, (CCUS) can contribute both to reducing emissions in hard-to-abate sectors, and removing CO2 to balance emissions that cannot be avoided.
As Secretary-General of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol has identified, “Without CCUS, our energy and climate goals will become virtually impossible to reach.”
Canada is host to a number of major initiatives that are demonstrating novel CCUS technologies with implications beyond our borders. These include the Carbon Trunk Line, Boundary Dam project, Pathways Alliance and Edmonton Hydrogen Hub. In addition, new carbon tech approaches to develop productive uses out of carbon dioxide, often referred to as ‘carbon-to-value,’ are emerging in Western Canada that are attracting serious investment and attention.
This webinar will bring together leaders in the field to review major initiatives for capturing carbon in Alberta and Saskatchewan; discuss the economic opportunities in carbon tech and assess the burgeoning Canadian sector; and outline the incentives framework for CCUS in Canada and other comparator jurisdictions.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ET

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The origin of COVID-19: The debate opens up
2023-03-30 14:30 - 16:00
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Where did COVID-19 come from? For a long time after the outbreak of the global pandemic, even posing this question was considered controversial. But several voices have long challenged the assertion that the virus has a zoonotic (animal) origin from a natural setting – and instead argue there are strong arguments in support of the theory that it escaped from a laboratory setting.
Join MLI Domestic Policy Director Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Dr. Alina Chan and Matt Ridley, authors of the revised and updated paperback edition of Viral: The Search for the Origin of COVID-19, as they discuss the evolution of the public debate on the virus’ origin, and new evidence which has come to light in support of the lab leak theory.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023
Time: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm ET

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A third way for drug addiction policy in Canada
2023-03-21 11:00 - 13:00
As the opioid crisis continues to ravage much of North America, policy-makers continue to debate the best way not just to save lives, but to get lives back on track. Join us for a conversation with Stanford University’s Professor Keith Humphreys, former White House Drug Policy Advisor in the Bush and Obama administrations, and Blair Gibbs, a policy consultant who served as senior adviser to former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to discuss the divergent approaches to the opioid crisis being taken in British Columbia and Alberta, and outline some of the successes and challenges in both jurisdictions. The discussion will be moderated by Aaron Wudrick, Director of Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI).
Event details:

When: Tuesday, March 21st, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
Where: Kildare House, 323 Chapel Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7Z2

There will be light food provided. Please notify of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when registering.
Event schedule:

11:00 am: Doors open and guests arrive
11:15 am: Welcoming remarks and armchair conversation begins
11:45 am: Q&A with the audience
12:15 pm: Conversation ends and reception with light lunch opens
1:00 pm: End of event

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Will this event be recorded?
Yes, the event will be recorded and made publicly available after the event.
If you would like to receive a copy of the recording once it is ready, you can register for the “Virtual (post-event recording)” ticket type. By registering, you will also have the opportunity to submit questions for the panels in advance of the event. Please note this event is not livestreamed.
Is parking available for this event?
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Finding a good fit: Indigenous peoples and small modular reactors
2023-03-09 12:00 - 13:15
In recent years, novel reactor technologies, commonly referred to as small modular reactors (SMRs), have emerged that can supply power to electrical grids or to remote, off-grid areas. Although they vary in size, SMRs are typically smaller than conventional nuclear reactors and are designed to be manufactured at a plant and then transported to a site to be installed. As such they are expected to be cheaper to build, scalable to meet specific industrial and remote community needs and provide a reliable source of clean energy.
Because remote communities are a promising setting for SMRs, early inclusion of Indigenous peoples is essential to their eventual social acceptance and successful implementation. In Canada, Indigenous communities are already engaged across the nuclear supply chain, from uranium mining to conventional reactor siting to nuclear waste management. An opportunity exists for SMRs to provide added economic opportunity, environmental alignment and energy security for Indigenous communities if done correctly.
This webinar will bring together a panel of Indigenous voices to explore the current status of Indigenous engagement in Canada’s nuclear renaissance, discuss concerns that still need to be addressed, and identify economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples in the burgeoning sector.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, March 9, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ET

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Holding the Kremlin to account: A special international tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine
2023-02-10 09:00 - 10:00
On January 19th, the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in support of creating an international tribunal to hold the Russian government to account for its invasion of Ukraine and the government of Belarus for supporting Russia’s aggression. Canada and its Baltic allies are among the leading global supporters of Ukraine’s freedom and sovereignty.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute, in partnership with the Embassy of Ukraine in Ottawa, and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre For Human Rights will host this international discussion to focus on the need to hold the Russian government to account for its actions and how Ukraine, Canada and its Baltic allies can forge a path towards justice and accountability.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, February 10, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am ET

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New tools or new competitors? The future of competition law in Canada
2023-02-09 11:30 - 12:30
The rise of the digital economy has opened up an important debate: Does Canadian competition policy need a fundamental overhaul or simply updating at the margins? Are new regulatory tools required – or should we look to an untapped source of additional competition from outside our borders?
Join us as our panel of experts debates the best path forward for Canadian competition policy.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, February 9, 2023
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm ET

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Defending democracies from disinformation: A new imperative for Canada-Japan strategic cooperation
2023-02-02 08:00 - 09:30
Canada has begun placing greater emphasis on security in the Indo-Pacific, including greater recognition of the threat posed by China. Chinese influence operations and possible disinformation campaigns are increasingly viewed with concern. Although perhaps a less serious problem than faced by countries like the US or Taiwan, Canada remains vulnerable to such foreign disinformation efforts.
International cooperation is needed to fight against foreign disinformation. Canada has shown its willingness to cooperate with key allies, including G7 countries and its partners in the Indo-Pacific, to combat the spread of disinformation. Japan, which is Canada’s only G7 partner in the Indo-Pacific, will be hosting a G7 summit under its presidency in Hiroshima in 2023. As such, Canada-Japan cooperation against disinformation could be further increased between the two countries.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute, with the support of the Japan Foundation Toronto and in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan, will convene a group of experts to examine the current state of disinformation threats and countermeasures/ practices in Canada and Japan. The panel will also discuss the potential for Canada-Japan cooperation in fighting against potential disinformation campaigns.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, February 2, 2023
Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am ET

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Race to resources? Canada's new critical minerals strategy and its implications
2023-01-17 11:00 - 12:00
In December, Canada recently released its long-awaited critical minerals strategy. How will this new approach affect Canada’s ability to leverage these important natural resources – and how interested are our allies in working with Canada for our mutual benefit and security? Will it be enough to spark new investment and confidence in operating in Canada?
MLI Domestic Policy Director Aaron Wudrick will moderate a panel featuring MLI Senior Fellows Heather Exner-Pirot and Jeff Kucharski and Rikkyo University Professor Andrew DeWit to discuss what Canada’s new critical minerals strategy could yield going forward.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET

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Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy: What next?
2022-12-14 20:00 - 21:30
Canada released its long-awaited Indo-Pacific Strategy in late November attempting to craft out a long term vision for the region. The document referred to China as a “disruptive” actor in the region and internationally. It also indicated a need for Canada to work more closely with like-minded partners in the region. While recognition of the region’s challenges and opportunities is long overdue, at the end of the day words will matter little if concrete actions over the long term are not implemented.
Join this quick reaction panel of Indo-Pacific experts to discuss the future of Canada’s engagement in the region.
Speakers

Jonathan Berkshire Miller, Director and Senior Fellow, MLI
Kyoko Kuwahara, Visiting Fellow, MLI
Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, Senior Fellow, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa
Jeff Kucharski, Senior Fellow, MLI
Elliot Tepper, Professor, Carleton University
Stephen Nagy, Senior Fellow, MLI
James Boutilier, Distinguished Fellow, MLI
Scott Simon, Senior Fellow, MLI
Charles Burton, Senior Fellow, MLI

Bolstering the Role of ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific: Implications for Canada
2022-12-07 20:00 - 21:30
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The development of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) underscores for the first time some of the organization’s shared values and norms in the context of the Indo-Pacific. AOIP is the way in which ASEAN envisions the Indo-Pacific and the guiding principles for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
This is not an insignificant development. With cooperation and partnership as key principles of AOIP, it adds weight to the growing consensus that there is room for ASEAN as the region’s central hub within the broader Indo-Pacific region.
Yet, despite having a key interest in a stable and rules-based region, Canada seems late to the Indo-Pacific game. It’s time for a paradigm shift, and for Canada – along with its traditional partners and allies – to assertively promote its interests in the Indo-Pacific. The amity between Canada and ASEAN should be an ace card for Canada to use in the game as it is a testament to the recognition of ASEAN centrality.
To shed light on these issues, MLI will host an event with experts from Canada and like-minded countries to discuss the role of ASEAN and AOIP.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm EDT

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On the frontline of European democracy: A conversation with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
2022-11-21 10:00 - 11:30
Not since the end of the Cold War has democracy in Europe been so imperilled by authoritarians. Following its corrupt and fraud-mired 2020 election, Belarus has slid further into repression. A mass protest movement of Belarusians sought to challenge the illegitimate election results, but the regime brought its brutality to bear to quash all democratic opposition. Now strongman President Alexander Lukashenko serves as one of Vladimir Putin’s few close allies in his attempt to subjugate Ukraine.
Yet Belarusians have rallied around Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the ex-presidential candidate and wife of jailed opposition leader Sergei Tsikhanousky. She now fights for Belarusian rights and the democratic aspirations of her people as the leader of Belarusian democratic forces and through her work toward facilitating a democratic transition in Belarus.
To discuss the invaluable role played by Europe’s frontline champions of democracy, MLI is honoured to host a discussion with the National Leader of Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. This conversation will be both an in-person event and live-streamed.
Event details:

When: Monday, November 21st from 10:00 am – 11:30 am ET
Doors open : 9:30 am ET
Where: Kildare House, 323 Chapel Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7Z2

Light food will be provided to guests.
Speakers:

Balkan Devlen, Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute (Welcoming remarks)
Hon. John McKay, Member of Parliament, House of Commons (Keynote remarks)
Paul Wells, Journalist and Author
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, National Leader of Belarus

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Canada and Cuba in the context of expanding global authoritarianism
2022-11-15 12:30 - 14:00
Cuba today is experiencing a unique historical moment. For the first time in more than six decades, a new generation of young people have started to demand their rights in a public and peaceful way. This nascent culture of peaceful resistance requires international support and solidarity to be successful.
The Cuban regime through its repressive actions and systematic human rights violations directly threatens key Canadian values and interests, such as the rule of law, democracy, and the existence of an open and pluralistic society. It oppresses its own people, supports the geopolitical interests and anti-democratic goals of Russia, China, and Iran and exports its repressive system to Venezuela and other nations. The Cuban regime’s links to global authoritarianism and its detrimental impact on democracy, the rule of law, justice, human rights, and civil society require urgent analysis and debate.
We believe it is time to rethink Canadian foreign policy to better serve the promotion of human rights and democracy in Cuba. Indeed, Canada has numerous tools at its disposal to effect change, including the application of targeted sanctions on high-ranking officials responsible for human rights abuses in Cuba.
With its tradition of speaking truth to power in the face of authoritarian regimes, MLI can make a difference in influencing civil society, the media and the government in Canada to encourage solidarity with the people of Cuba in their demands for freedom.
Event details:

When: Tuesday, November 15th from 12:30 – 2:00 pm ET
Where: Kildare House, 323 Chapel Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7Z2

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Joining the climate club: Perspectives from Germany and Canada on international climate cooperation
2022-11-02 09:00 - 10:00
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.

Event Details:

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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