List of past events sponsored by the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at 杏吧原创 University (2024-26 funding period):
For upcoming events, see under CES Events.
Conferences and Workshops:
- May 30, 2025: JMCE Workshop: Reassessing Economic Security: The EU’s Strategy, Transatlantic Challenges, and Opportunities for Canada-EU Cooperation, with Wolfgang Alschner (Hyman Soloway Chair in Business and Trade Law, University of Ottawa), Marie Beaux (Economic Department, French Embassy in Canada), Mark Camilleri (President of Canada EU Trade and Investment Association, Brussels),Simon Evenett (University of St Gallen), Elvire Fabry (Jaques Delors Institute), Francesca Ghiretti (Director RAND, Europe China Initiative), Niclas Poitiers (Research Fellow, Bruegel), and David Plunkett (International Trade Consultant). Co-organized with the CN-Paul M. Tellier Chair at the University of Ottawa.
- December 5, 2024: JMCE Workshop: The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the EU and its Eastern Policy, with Tom Casier (University of Groningen), Ram奴nas Vilpi拧auskas (Vilnius University), Laure Delcour (Sorbonne Nouvelle University), Ryhor Nizhnikau (Finnish Institute of International Affairs), Magdalena Dembi艅ska (University of Montreal), Maria Popova (McGill University), David Sichinava, (杏吧原创 University), Crina Viju-Miljusevic (杏吧原创 University), Mat煤拧 Mi拧铆k (Comenius University Bratislava), Dietlind Stolle (McGill University), Joan DeBardeleben (杏吧原创 University), and Paul Goode (杏吧原创 University).
Policy Webinars:
- April 1, 2025: The EU’s AI Rules: A Roadmap for Canada?, with Florian Martin-Bariteau (Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa), Teresa Scassa (Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa) and Renee Sieber (Department of Geography, McGill University). Co-organized with the CN-Paul M. Tellier Chair at the University of Ottawa.
- February 29, 2024: Taxing Trade to Save the Planet: Europe on the Move!, with Neil Campbell (Partner, McMillan), Aaron Cosbey (Senior Associate, International Institute for Sustainable Development), Carolyn Fischer (Research Manager of the Sustainability and Infrastructure Team in the Development Research Group, World Bank), Delphine Sallard (Senior Expert, CBAM, DG TAXUD, European Commission), and Joanna Sopinska (Senior Correspondent, MLex). Co-organized with the CN-Paul M. Tellier Chair at the University of Ottawa.
Policy Dialogue Events:
- January 30, 2026: JMCE Roundtable: Governing Europe and Eurasia: Can the European Union be Part of the Solution? with Arthur Benz (Technical University of Darmstadt), Miranda Schreurs (Technical University of Munich, Tom Casier (University of Groningen) and Magdalena Dembinska (Universit茅 de Montr茅al). Co-organized with the Eastern Europe and Transatlantic Network, 杏吧原创 University.
- January 19, 2026: JMCE Lecture: Transatlantic Relations at a Crossroads: Germany, Canada, and the Age of Trump, with Metin Hakverdi (Germany Transatlantic Coordinator and Member of the Bundestag). Co-organized with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- November 3, 2025: JMCE Policy Roundtable: Russia, NATO, and the Future of European Security: Institutions under Strain, with Mikhail Polianskii (Peace Research Institute Frankfurt), Chantal Lavall茅e (Royal Military College Saint-Jean) and Emmanuelle Rousseau (Universit茅 du Qu茅bec 脿 Montr茅al).
- September 25, 2025: JMCE Lecture: Populism in Power, with Paul Taggart (University of Sussex, UK). Co-organized with the University of Ottawa Centre on Governance and the Konrad Adenauer Research Chair in Empirical Democracy Studies.
- April 7, 2025: JMCE Lecture: The Rediscovery of Great Power Politics, with Sven Biscop (Ghent University and Egmont 鈥 Royal Institute for International Relations in Brussels). Co-organized with the Eastern European and Transatlantic Network, 杏吧原创 University.
- April 2, 2025: JMCE Lecture: Muslim Civic Engagement in Europe and North America, with Aubrey Westfall (Wheaton College).
- February 25, 2025: JMCE Lecture: Germany After the Election: Firewalls Crumbling?, with H.E. Tjorven Bellmann (Embassy of Germany), Achim Hurrelmann (杏吧原创 University), Jennifer Evans (杏吧原创 University), and Hans-Martin Jaeger (杏吧原创 University).
- October 28-29, 2024: JMCE Symposium: The Future of Central and Eastern Europe, with Zsolt Gal (Corvinus University), Armin Langer (University of Florida), Maria Popova (McGill University), Christian Schimpf (University of British Columbia), Nicole Lugosi (University of Alberta), Alexander Carpenter (University of Alberta), Sergey Toymentsev (Saint Louis University), Jacob Mikanowski (Freelance Author and Journalist), Alina Nychyk (Federal Institute of Technology Zurich), Mariia Burtseva (University of Alberta), and Martin Dangerfield (University of Wolverhampton). Co-organized with the Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies, University of Alberta.
High School Outreach Events:
- November 27, 2025: Teachers’ Workshop, with Crina Viju-Miljusevic, Achim Hurrelmann, Adaire Green (all 杏吧原创 University) and Mikhail聽Polianskii (Peace Research Institute Frankfurt).
- April 11, 2025: EU Issues Conference, with H.E Genevi猫ve Tuts (Delegation of the European Union to Canada, Ottawa).
- November 22, 2024: Teachers’ Workshop, with Crina Viju-Miljusevic, Achim Hurrelmann, Milana Nikolko, Bethel Kifle (all 杏吧原创 University).
- April 16, 2024: EU Issues Conference, with Christian Burgsm眉ller (Deputy Head of Mission, EU Delegation to Canada).
List of past events sponsored by the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at 杏吧原创 University (2019-23 funding period):
Conferences and Workshops:
- March 24, 2023: JMCE Symposium: Anti-Genderism in Today鈥檚 Europe, Jennifer Evans (杏吧原创 University).聽Paula-Irene Villa Braslavsky (Ludwig Maximilians University Munich),聽David Paternotte (Universit茅 libre de Bruxelles),聽Andrea Pet枚 (Central European University)
- October 7/October 28/November 19, 2021: JMCE Online Panel Series: Provocation and Challenge: Populism and Neo-Fascism in Transnational Contexts, Panel 1: Jennifer Evans (杏吧原创 University), Swen Steinberg (杏吧原创 University), Katelyn Arac (Queen鈥檚 University), David Y. Clement (杏吧原创 University); Panel 2: Danielle Carron (杏吧原创 University), Brandon Rigato (杏吧原创 University), Andrea Pet艖 (Central European University), Jan Grabowski (University of Ottawa), Ov Cristian Norocel (Lund University), Dagmar Ellerbrock (Dresden University); Panel 3: Nancy Jouwe (Framer Framed, Mapping Slavery), Harald Weinb枚ck (cultures interactive e.V), Maya Roy (YWCA Canada, Block Hate Initiative)
- March 26, 2021: JMCE Online Conference: CETA: Where Are We After More Than Three Years?, Mark Agnew (Canadian Chamber of Commerce), H.E. Ailish Campbell (Ambassador-Designate of Canada to the European Union, Global Affairs Canada), Eleonora Catella (BusinessEurope), Valerie D鈥橢rman (University of Victoria), Robert Finbow (Dalhousie University), H.E. Melita Gabri膷 (Ambassador-Designate of the European Union to Canada), Genevi猫ve Gougeon (Global Affairs Canada), Nanette Neuwahl (University of Montreal), Ksenia Polonskaya (杏吧原创 University), Mich猫le Rioux (University of Quebec at Montreal), and Delphine Sallard (Delegation of the European Union to Canada)
Research Lectures:
- November 30, 2022: Multilateral Sanctions Revisited (Book Launch Event), Andrea Charron (University of Winnipeg) and Clara Portela (University of Valencia)
- March 22, 2022: Failing European Orders: Pathological Learning in the Past and Today, J眉rgen Neyer (European University Viadrina, Frankfurt/Oder)
- September 21, 2021: JMCE Keynote Lecture: The European External Action Service 10 Years On: Shaping the EU as a Global Actor, David O’Sullivan (Former Ambassador of the EU to the United States), co-organized with the EU Delegation to Canada
- September 23, 2020: JMCE Keynote Lecture: Legitimacy Crisis, Democratic Representation and the Future of European Integration, Christina Schneider (University of California, San Diego)
- November 25, 2019: Climate Policy in Europe: The Quest for Transformative Change and the Populist Challenge, Alexander Carius (Adelphi Berlin)
- September 30, 2019: Brexit, Canzuk, and the Anglosphere, Srdjan Vucetic (University of Ottawa)
EU Policy Talks:
- June 6, 2023: The European Green Deal: Opportunities and Risks of Net Zero Targets in Practice, Felix Schenuit (German Institute for International Security Affairs)
- February 16, 2023: Finland鈥檚 Choice to Apply for NATO Membership, H.E. Roy Eriksson (Ambassador of Finland)
- November 3, 2022: Are Sanctions Effective?, Clara Portela (University of Valencia)
- December 7, 2021: Move Slow and Fix Things: The EU Approach to Regulating Artificial Intelligence, Robert Gould (杏吧原创 University)
- June 1, 2021: COVID-19 and European Integration: A European Rescue of the Nation-State?, Scott L. Greer (University of Michigan)
- February 11, 2021: The Rule of Law in Hungary: Will the EU鈥檚 New Instruments Make a Difference?, Nanette Neuwahl and Charles Kovac (Universit茅 de Montr茅al)
- November 2, 2020: Common Foreign & Security Policy and NATO After Brexit, Benjamin Zyla (University of Ottawa & Harvard University)
- May 27, 2020: What Does EU Citizenship and Identity Mean Outside of the EU?, Agnieszka Weinar (杏吧原创 University)
- March 3, 2020: Europe in the Digital Age: The Challenge of Cyber Defence, Didier Danet (Military Academy of Saint-Cyr)
- November 28, 2019: What to Expect from the New European Commission, Anca Gurzu (Politico Europe)
Business Roundtable:
- January 27, 2022: Business Roundtable: EU Digital Governance: Lessons and Consequences for Canada, Mark Agnew (Canadian Chamber of Commerce), Chantal Bernier (Dentons Canada),
Kristina Irion (University of Amsterdam), Martynas Barysas (BusinessEurope), co-organized with the Paul M. Tellier Chair on Business and Public Policy, University of Ottawa - May 27, 2021: Business Roundtable: Is the Time Ripe for an Atlantic Free Trade Area?, with a presentation by Armand de Mestral (McGill University) and comments by 脰zlem Atikcan (University of Warwick), Marc Bungenberg (Europa-Institut and University of Saarland), Michelle Egan (American University), Ricardo Ramirez (RRH Consultores, S.C.), Sylvie Tabet (Global Affairs Canada), co-organized with the Paul M. Tellier Chair on Business and Public Policy, University of Ottawa
- December 2, 2020: Business Roundtable: Covid-19鈥檚 Impact on Canada-Europe Business, Genevi猫ve Abbott (Executive Director, Catalonia Trade & Investment Office), Delphine Adenot-Owusu (Executive Director, EU Chamber of Commerce in Canada), Claire Citeau (Executive Director, Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance), Yvonne Denz (President & CEO, Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce), Marie-France Paquet (Chief Economist, Global Affairs Canada), and Riva Walia (Managing Director, France Canada Chamber of Commerce (Ontario), co-organized with the Paul M. Tellier Chair on Business and Public Policy, University of Ottawa
- March 9, 2020: Business Roundtable: The Business of CETA Two Years In, Mark Camilleri (Canada-EU Trade and Investment Association), Greg Eston (Kuriyama Canada), Genevi猫ve Gougeon (Global Affairs Canada), Maud Labat (EU Delegation to Canada), Natacha Mignon (Immetis Legal Services), Don Paauwe (Canuck Dispensing Equipment BV), and Stephen Tapp (Export Development Canada), co-organized with the Paul M. Tellier Chair on Business and Public Policy, University of Ottawa
Policy Roundtable and Other Events:
- June 1, 2022: Special Event: Transatlantic Cooperation in an Uncertain World: What鈥檚 Next for the Canada-EU Strategic Partnership?, Ailish Campbell (Ambassador of Canada to the European Union). Melita Gabri膷 (Ambassador of the European Union to Canada), co-organized with the Delegation of the EU to Canada and Global Affairs Canada
- April 14, 2022: Policy Roundtable: Ukraine鈥檚 Refugees in Europe 鈥 Needs, Policies and Responses, Maciej Duszczyk (University of Warsaw). Masa Kateb (Refugee Advisory Network of Canada), James Milner (杏吧原创 University), Saime Ozcurumez (Bilkent University), Catherine Woollard (European Council on Refugees and Exiles), co-organized with the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, 杏吧原创 University
- February 15, 2022: Policy Roundtable: The EU, NATO, and Russia: The Elusive Quest for a Peaceful European Order, Joan DeBardeleben (杏吧原创 University). Annegret Bendiek (German institute for International and Security Affairs). Luca Ratti (University of Rome III)
- November 24, 2021: Policy Roundtable: The Belarus-Poland-Lithuania Migrant Crisis: Context and Concerns, David Marples (University of Alberta), Piotr Dutkiewicz (杏吧原创 University),聽Andrea Chandler (杏吧原创 University),聽J. Paul Goode (杏吧原创 University),聽Achim Hurrelmann (杏吧原创 University),聽Joan DeBardeleben (杏吧原创 University)
- March 6, 2020: Policy Seminar: Germany in the European Union: Opportunities and Challenges of the Upcoming German Council Presidency, Franziska Hagedorn (German Embassy to Canada)
List of past events sponsored by the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at 杏吧原创 University (2016-2019 funding period):
Conferences and policy workshops:
- March 24, 2017: The EU and Canada in a Changing World Order: Addressing Structural Changes in a World in Flux
- March 9, 2018: European Union Trade Policy in the 21st Century
- March 1, 2019: International Emerging Scholars鈥 Workshop 鈥淢igration, Identity and Politics in Europe鈥
Lecture series and other public events:
- October 26, 2016:聽The European Union at Crossroads: A Perspective from Germany, Michael Roth, Minister of State for Europe in the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany
- November 17, 2016:聽The Migrant Crisis and its Impact on the Western Balkan Countries, the EU and NATO, Zoran Jolevski, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Macedonia
- December 1, 2016: Goodbye Britannia? Brexit and Britain鈥檚 Approach to International Relations, Tim Oliver, London School of Economics
- March 30, 2017: , Andrea Wagner, MacEwan University
- April 19, 2017:聽European Defense Policy in an Age of Global Uncertainty: A Perspective from Germany, Tobias Lindner, Member of the German Bundestag
- May 24, 2017:聽The EU鈥檚 Global Strategy: Is It Up to the Challenge?, Antonio Missiroli, EU Institute for Security Studies
- September 18, 2017:聽Scandinavia in International Relations: Norm Entrepreneurs and Reluctant Europeans, Anders Wivel, University of Copenhagen
- September 25, 2017:聽EU Cooperation on Security and Anti-Terrorism, Anders Vistisen, Member of the European Parliament
- November 9, 2017: European Social Democracy: Crisis and Renewal, Rolf M眉tzenich, Member of the German Bundestag
- November 17, 2017: The Future of Europe, Herman Van Rompuy, President emeritus of the European Council
- February 21, 2018: NATO鈥檚 Approach to Hybrid Warfare: Evolving Threats and Lessons for Canada and Europe, J膩nis S膩rts, Director, NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence, Riga
- October 2, 2018: Canada and the European Union: Navigating a Dynamic Global Trade Policy Environment, roundtable
- October 17, 2018: The Nine Circles of Brexit: A Guided Tour of Britain鈥檚 Path out of the EU, Ian Cooper, Dublin City University
- October 29, 2018: 100th Anniversary of Czechoslovakia: From Partners in a Federation to Partners in the EU, Veronika Ambros, University of Toronto, and Mar铆na Zavack谩, Slovak Academy of Sciences
- January 9, 2019: Beyond Brexit: The Future of the European Union, Niels Annen, Minister of State, German Foreign Office
- March 6, 2019: Measuring Immigration Policies and Their Effects in All OECD Countries, Marc Helbling, University of Bamberg
- April 5, 2019: Borders, Data, Privacy: Critical Inquiries into European and Global Border Control, Didier Bigo, King’s College London, and Dr. Elspeth Guild, Queen Mary University London
Research seminars:
- October 31, 2016:聽Europeans Outside Europe: How to Govern a Regional Diaspora?, Agnieszka Weinar, 杏吧原创 University/European University Institute
- April 6, 2017:聽Troubled Neighbourhood: Reassessing Key-Concepts of EU Common Foreign and Security Policy, Ilkka Liikanen, University of Eastern Finland
- October 31, 2017, The Formation of the EU Negotiating Strategy at the United Nations: The Case of Human Rights, Ioannis Galariotis, European University Institute
- March 27, 2018: European Defence Policy: Another Case of 鈥淔ailing Forward鈥 Integration?, Antoine Rayroux, Concordia University
- November 5, 2018: Energy Transition in the European Union: Central and Eastern European Perspectives, Mat煤拧 Mi拧铆k, Comenius University
- November 26, 2018: Reforming the Eurozone: Analyzing Member-State Preferences, Thomas Lehner, University of Salzburg
- March 13, 2019: Brexit and the Single Market, Michelle Egan, American University
The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence is co-funded by the European Union.
The European Commission鈥檚 support for the production of Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence publications does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
