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Diplomatic AgendaThe Canadian International Council hosts a number of events this week across the country, starting off with a pub night in Ottawa on Monday on issues under the radar, featuring retired Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie, University of Ottawa professor Philippe Lagassé, and Maclean's senior columnist Paul Wells. And if you're in Toronto on Thursday, don't miss War Child founder Samantha Nutt and a panel of experts talking about the future of aid.  Published Jan 22, 2012 11:12 PM |
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To the EditorMONDAY, JAN. 23
Politics at the Pub: Issues Under the Radar—Join panellists Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie (retired); Philippe Lagassé, professor of public and international affairs, University of Ottawa; and Paul Wells, senior columnist, Maclean’s, for a talk on “Issues Under the Radar.” Presented by the Canadian International Council – National Capital Branch. 6-8 p.m., $5 members; $10 non-members. No registration required. Bytown Tavern, Hooley’s Pub, 292 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ont. www.facebook.com/CICOttawa or ottawa@opencanada.org
Parliamentary Associations—The Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association travels to London, UK and Strasbourg, France for the Meeting of the Economic Affairs and Development Committee of PACE and the First Part of the 2012 Ordinary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Until Jan. 27. For more information, please visit http://www2.parl.gc.ca/iia
TUESDAY, JAN. 24
Keeping Ontario On Track—Join guest speaker Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty for a talk on “Keeping Ontario on Track.” Presented by the Canadian Club of Toronto. 11:30 a.m., Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St., Toronto, Ont. www.canadianclub.org
The Arab Spring One Year Later—Join guest speaker Ferry de Kerckhove, former ambassador of Canada to Egypt, for a talk on “The Arab Spring One Year Later: Can We Do Anything?” Presented by CSDS at Carleton University. 12-1:30 p.m., Dunton Tower, Room 2017, Carleton University, 1125 Col. By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. Advanced registration requested by Jan. 19 to 613.520.2600 ext. 6671 csds1112dekerckhove.eventbrite.com
Endgame for the Euro?—Join guest speaker Kurt Huebner, University of British Columbia, for a talk on “Endgame for the Euro?” Presented by CIC – Vancouver Branch. 12-2:30 p.m. $35 members; $45 non-members. Law Courts Inn Restaurant, 800 Smithe St., Vancouver, BC http://www.opencanada.org/event/endgame-for-the-euro/
The Year of Protest—Join guest speaker Dan Bousfield for a talk on “The Year of Protest.” Presented by CIC – Hamilton Branch and McMaster University’s Department of Political Science. 6-8 p.m. Free. The Council Room, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W. Hamilton, Ont. willims@mcmaster.ca http://www.opencanada.org/event/year-of-protest/
If Canada is so important to the US, why is Ottawa so impotent in Washington?—Join political economist Stephen Clarkson, and Canada’s leading international trade lawyer, Larry Herman, for a talk on “If Canada is so important to the US, why is Ottawa so impotent in Washington?” Presented by CIC – Toronto Branch. 6:30-8 p.m., $15 members; $25 non-members. Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay St., Toronto, Ont. http://www.opencanada.org/event/
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25
PM Harper to Attend World Economic Forum—Prime Minister Stephen Harper will attend the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum is an independent, international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders to help shape global and regional agendas. Until Jan. 27. Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. http://www.pm.gc.ca
THURSDAY, JAN. 26
Australia celebrates Australia Day. Australia Day celebrates the proclamation of British sovereignty over Australia (the penal colony of New South Wales) in 1788. The Australian High Commission will host a reception and will introduce its new high commissioner, Louise Hand. 5-7 p.m. National Arts Centre, Panorama Room, 53 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ont. By invitation only. RSVP to 613-783-7608 or otwarsvp@dfat.gov.au
Arab Spring—Join guest speaker Jonathan D. Halevi, senior researcher, the Jerusalem Centre for Public Affairs, will discuss “Arab Spring: New Democratic Middle East or Foundation for Islamic Revival?” Presented by the Economic Club of Canada. 7:45- 9 a.m., $79. InterContinental Hotel, 225 Front St. W., Toronto, Ont. www.economicclub.ca
Saving the Euro: Desirable, Possible, How?—Join guest speaker Herbert Grubel for a talk on “Saving the Euro: Desirable, Possible, How?” Presented by the Fraser Institute. 11:30-1:30 p.m., $35. Fraser Institute, Boardroom, 4th floor, 1770 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC. www.fraserinstitute.org
The Future of Aid: Our shared responsibility—CIC, in partnership with War Child, and the Trudeau Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Toronto presents a panel discussion on “The Future of Aid: Our shared responsibility.” Panellists include Dr. Samantha Nutt, founder of War Child. The discussion will be moderated by Brian Stewart, senior correspondent for CBC and senior fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs. 7-9 p.m., $20. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W., Toronto, Ont. http://www.opencanada.org/event/future-of-aid/
FRIDAY, JAN. 27
International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust—A United Nations resolution declared that the UN would designate this day—the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp—as an annual International Day of Commemoration to honour the victims of the Holocaust.
Moving Forward with Canada’s Energy Future—Join guest speaker Joe Oliver, minister of natural resources, for a talk on “Moving Forward with Canada’s Energy Future.” Presented by the Economic Club of Canada. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sutton Place Hotel, 955 Bay St., Toronto, Ont. www.economicclub.ca
The Diplomatic Agenda is a free listing edited by listings editor Alia Heward who can be reached at 613-232-5952, ext. 200. Information regarding events should be sent to listings@embassymag.ca with the subject line ‘diplomatic agenda’ by Wednesday at noon. Send in your event in a paragraph with all the relevant details. Our fax number is 613-232-9055.
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