While often overlooked in contemporary foreign policy discourses, commercial relations between Russia and Canada are a fascinating and critical component of bi-lateral connection. In this special lecture,ÌýMr. Lou NaumovskiÌýwill share his professional insights into the state of Canadian-Russia commercial relations, past and present.

The event will take place onÌýThursday, January 7, 2016. 2:30-4:00pm.ÌýMacOdrum Library, ML 482.ÌýÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University.

Mr. NaumovskiÌýis the Vice President and General Manager of the Moscow Representative Office, Kinross Gold Corporation (the largest Canadian investor in Russia), and Chairman of the National Board of the Canada-Eurasia-Russia Business Association (CERBA). During the 1980s, he worked as a diplomat and trade commissioner for Canada, with assignments in Russia, Iraq and Georgia. Mr. Naumovski also helped to launch, and was the first ExecutiveÌýDirector of the Canada – USSR Business Council from 1990-1992.

This event is co-sponsored by Centre of Governance and Public Management (CGPM), EURUS, Sprott School of Business, and theÌýCanada-Eurasia-Russia Business Association (CERBA).