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Environment Days

charlottebradley — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:41:58 +0000

European Union and Canadian Environmental Policy: Moving in tandem or moving apart?

Oct 17

The first CES event in conjunction with Environment Days, Professor Inger Weibust gave a lecture exploring where the EU environmental policy is headed and how that compares to Canadian policy.

To listen to an interview with Prof Weibust, .

Interview conducted by Anca Gurzu.

Making Urban Transport Sustainable: Lessons from Europe and North America

Oct 18

The second event in the Environment Days series, the keynote was presented by Dr. Ralph Buehler from Virginia Tech, and contrasted transportation, land-use policies and transport systems in Western Europe and North America. It also explore the influenced of socio-demographics, public health, and financial efficiencies on travel behaviours.

This event was supported by the German Embassy, and presented in cooperation with the Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism.

This keynote was followed by a roundtable discussion. To listen to an interview with Ralph Buehler, .

Interviews conducted by Anca Gurzu.

Economic Development and Governance in the Arctic: Challenges for Europe and Canada

charlottebradley — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:46:11 +0000

This roundtable discussion was moderated by Anja Jeffrey, and focused on opportunities for economic development and exploitation of previously inaccessible nature resources. At the same time, the Arctic has became the subject of power projections from a variety of actors from local to international levels, and raised many environmental questions.

Stephan Schott – to listen to an interview with this panellist, and professor of Public Policy and Administration at �Ӱ�ԭ��, .
Tony Penikett – To listen to an interview with this panellist, and former premier of the Yukon territory,.

Interviews conducted by Anca Gurzu.

This event was supported by The Canadian International Council, the European Commission, the Conference Board of Canada, the Embassy of France and �Ӱ�ԭ�� University.

2012 Canada-Europe Law Lecture: The Role of European Union Law in the Global Green Economy

charlottebradley — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:46:48 +0000

Markus Gehring explored the role that EU law plays in the transition to a global green economy. To view his presentation click here To listen to an interview with Gehring, click here Interview conducted by Anca Gurzu, Canada-Europe Transatlantic Dialogue

The social-economic success drivers of Northern Europe: A comparative view of Finland and Canada

charlottebradley — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:47:29 +0000

André Noël Chaker analyzed the relationship between Finnish culture and the country’s socio-economic success.
To view his presentation

Inclusion / Exclusion: The Social and Political Boundaries of Citizenship in Europe

charlottebradley — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:48:37 +0000

The Centre for European Studies hosted a one-day conference focusing on the shift towards multilevel citizenship in Europe. This interdisciplinary conference examined patterns of inclusion and exclusion in the political, economic, social, and cultural sphere.

Panel 1 – Political Inclusion and Exclusion: Elections and Political Participation

Jon Pammett (�Ӱ�ԭ�� University)
Lawrence LeDuc (University of Toronto)
Daniel Stockemer (University of Ottawa)
Joan Debardeleben (�Ӱ�ԭ�� University)
Horia Nedelcu (�Ӱ�ԭ�� University)
Pieter Bevelander (Malmö University)

Panel 2 – Economic Inclusion and Exclusion: Socio-Economic Governance and Welfare Reform

Daniel V. Preece (�Ӱ�ԭ�� University)
Willem Maas (York University)
Geranda Notton (University of Ottawa)

Panel 3 – Social Inclusion and Exclusion: Citizenship Education and Civic Integration

Raffaele Iacovino (�Ӱ�ԭ�� University)
Elke Winter (University of Ottawa)
Anne Marie Fortier (Lancaster University)
Deborah Michaels (Grinnell College)
Daniel V. Preece (�Ӱ�ԭ�� University)

Panel 4 – Cultural Inclusion and Exclusion: Religion, Language and Identity

Péter Krekó (Political Capital Institute, Budapest)
Phil Triadafilopoulos (University of Toronto)
Jennifer Fredette (Albany University)

The Scaremongers: Europe’s Fear of Islam

charlottebradley — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:48:56 +0000

Patrick Bahners analyzed the position taken by critics of Islam in various European states, arguing that their militant pseudo-liberalism undermines the very existence what they seek to protect: a liberal society. Bahners highlighted that Islamophobic networks in Europe extend beyond nation-state borders, rallying publicists, bloggers and political activists, they stir up prejudice and paranoia.

To listen to an interview with Patrick Bahners please click

The Eurozone Crisis and the Limits of Economic Integration

charlottebradley — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:49:22 +0000

Dr. Alicia Hinarejos of the University of Cambridge demonstrated how economic bailouts are a temporary solution to the Eurozone Crisis, and a more long-term solution will be needed. She looked at the steps already taken toward international economic coordination, and the problems this process will face in the future.

To see her powerpoint presentation, please .

Corporate Social Responsibility in the EU and Canada: Practices and Opportunities

charlottebradley — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:49:51 +0000

Professor Dirk Matten of the Schulich School of Business currently holds the Hewlett Packard Chair in Corporate Social Responsibility. He spoke about the two diverging approaches to corporate social responsibility in the EU and Canada.

To view his presentation of the lecture,
To read the paper his lecture is based on,

The Euro Crisis: How it all started and where it might lead

charlottebradley — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:50:23 +0000

Patrick Leblond is Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa, an advisor to the Canada-Europe Roundtable for Business and CETD collaborator. He discusses how the crisis started, who is to blame and the potential implications for Canada.

to listen to a podcast of Patrick Leblond’s views on the Euro crisis,

Achim Hurrelmann is Associate Professor of Political Science at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, Associate Director of Research at the Centre for European Studies and collaborator with the Canada Europe Transatlantic Dialogue. He assesses the economic and political responses to the Euro crisis, as well as the potential impact on European integration.

To listen to a podcast of Achim Hurrelmann’s views on the Euro crisis, .
prepared by the Canada-Europe Transatlantic Dialogue

Interviews conducted by Anca Gurzu for the .