Carleton University presents this year’s Chet Mitchell Memorial Lecture on “Distressed Neoliberalism.” Dr. Quinn Slobodian, Associate Professor of History, Wellesley College, will explore the challenge to scholars of neoliberalisme twin caused by Trump and Brexit in 2016, and whether we are witnessing a backlash or a frontlash against the dynamics of neoliberal globalism? This event will … Read more
Carleton University hosts a lecture on “Feminism and the Supreme Court: How the first two women appointed to our Top Court widened judicial debates” with Constance Backhouse, Professor of Law, University of Ottawa. This event will take place at 252 MacOdrum Library, 1125 Colonel By Dr. Details online.
Maclean’s Live presents political analyst Paul Wells in conversation with David Frum, senior editor at The Atlantic. This event will take place at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St. Details online.
The Canadian International Council hosts a panel discussion on “Making Sense Of Sudan’s Recent Major Political Change.” Prof. Logan Cochrane will moderate the discussion featuring Dr. John Goodman, Associate Director for Africa of the Conflict Resolution Program at The Carter Center; Tag Elkhazin, Adjunct Professor, Institute of African Studies, Carleton University; and Prof. Stephen Barayni, School of International Development … Read more
The Public Policy Forum hosts a day-long workshop on “Canada-China relations and policy implications for a new era.” Speakers include Luiza Savage, Executive Director for Canada, POLITICO; Graham Allison, political scientist and professor at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government; and Pascale Massot, Assistant Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa. At 5 … Read more
The C.D. Howe Institute hosts an “Expert Policy Conference on Vaping and E-Cigarette Regulation in Canada.” Among the speakers are Dr. Laurie Zawertailo, Senior Scientist, Nicotine Dependence Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; David Sweanor, Adjunct Professor, Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics, University of Ottawa; and Dr. Brad Rodu, Professor of Medicine, … Read more
The Canadian Science Policy Conference 2019 will take place from Nov. 13-15, bringing together scientists, entrepreneurs, policy-makers, politicians, journalists, students, and many others from across the country to discuss, exchange ideas, and mobilize knowledge regarding the present and future of Canadian science, technology, and innovation policy. Dr. Mona Nemer, Canada’s Chief Science Advisor, will deliver remarks. This … Read more
A citizen-led movement organized by young Canadians from Montreal and Ottawa will be rallying for decisive climate action from newly elected Parliamentarians. This event will take place on Parliament Hill.
Carleton’s Initiative for Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement will hold its ninth annual Orientation for Newly Arrived Diplomats focussing on the new Parliament, with sessions with the Clerk, Members of Parliament, the mayor of Ottawa, journalists, and representatives from the Ottawa Diplomatic Association, Parliamentary Centre, and Office of Protocol. Registration is required. This event will take place at Carleton … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will host a meeting with U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means of the United States House of Representatives, and other congressional representatives. This event will take place at 125 Sussex Drive. Call 343-203-7700.
