In an already complex international arena, Russia has resurfaced as a challenger to global stability. The Georgian war has made the West re-examine its response to the Kremlin as Russia continues to pursue an increasingly authoritarian course under a potentially fragmented leadership.
What can be done to restrain Russian aggression? What are the implications of expanding western influence through the inclusion of Georgia and Ukraine in NATO? Join us for a fascinating discussion on this constantly evolving topic.
Derek Fraser has had a lengthy career with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. He is a former ambassador to Ukraine, Greece, and Hungary. He is now a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Global Studies at the University of Victoria.
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Agenda:
11:45 am Registration & Lunch
12:15 pm Presentation
1:30 pm Adjournment
Location:
Fraser Institute Boardroom
4th Floor – 1770 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC
Event Fee (Includes lunch):
General - $35.00
Student - $20.00
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As Barack Obama and John McCain formulate their policy platforms, Canadians need to pay keen attention to the candidate’s views. Beyond American priorities, what are the current bilateral issues that will determine the shape of the Canada-U.S. relationship?
Key questions surround the future of NAFTA, the thickening border, energy, trade and environmental policy, as well as homeland security and defence. Where do Obama and McCain stand on these topics, and what will the reverberating effects of their policies be across the border? Canadian interests hang in the balance as we wait to see who moves into the White House.
Dr. Moens is a professor of international relations at Simon Fraser University. An expert in American foreign policy, he has published numerous books and articles on American presidential decision-making, as well as North American and European security issues.
Join us for a timely and informative discussion!
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Location: Fraser Institute Boardroom
Street: 4th Floor – 1770 Burrard St.
City/Town: Vancouver, BC
Agenda:
11:45 am Registration & Lunch
12:15 pm Presentation
1:30 pm Adjournment
Event Fee (Includes lunch):
General - $35.00
Student - $20.00
TO REGISTER:
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The shackles of dependency on government welfare have fostered atrocious living conditions for generations of Canadian aboriginals. If poverty could be reduced by increased funding alone, we would have seen success and an atmosphere of hope thriving decades ago.
This long-standing problem has generated insightful solutions from Calvin Helin, author of the ground-breaking best-seller Dances with Dependency: Success through Self-Reliance. He suggests that an ownership society involving private property rights and true representative democracy on the part of aboriginal band leaders will create economic prosperity.
Join us for a journey through this politically sensitive topic to see that change is not only possible, but well within reach.
PROGRAM
11:45 am Registration & Lunch
12:15 pm Presentation
1:30 pm Adjournment
Individual Ticket(s) at $35
Student Ticket(s) at $20
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