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NPSIA at 60: A Canadian Foreign Policy Journal Conference
Friday, October 16, 2026 from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm
- In-Person event
- 2nd Floor Conference Rooms, Richcraft Hall, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University
- 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA), in partnership with the (CFPJ), invites alumni, faculty, students, and members of the policy community to a day-long examination of Canada’s role in the world and NPSIA’s contribution to the study and practice of Canadian foreign policy over the past six decades.
The event will begin with a keynote address by , Director of the Center for U.S.-Canada Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Throughout the day, distinguished NPSIA alumni and faculty will participate in four thematic panels focused on Diplomacy, Development, Security, Trade and Investment, reflecting on the evolution of Canadian foreign policy, the challenges and opportunities facing Canada today, and the role NPSIA has played in shaping generations of scholars, practitioners, and leaders in the field.
Bringing together voices from academia, government, and beyond, this special anniversary event offers an opportunity to reflect on the past, assess the present, and consider the future of Canadian foreign policy in an increasingly complex global landscape.
A catered breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks will be provided throughout the day, offering additional opportunities for networking and discussion among participants.
Event Agenda
| Event | Time | Moderator | Panelists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Opens | 8:15am – 8:45am | ||
| Keynote Address | 8:45am – 9:30am | ||
| Panel 1 – Diplomacy | 9:30am – 10:30am | Stephanie Carvin | Michael Manulak |
| Coffee Break | 10:30am – 10:45am | ||
| Panel 2 – Trade and Investment | 10:45am – 11:45am | Meredith Lilly | |
| Lunch | 11:45am – 12:45am | ||
| Panel 3 – Development | 12:45pm – 1:45pm | Val Percival | |
| Coffee Break | 1:45pm – 2:00pm | ||
| Panel 4 РSecurity | 2:00pm Р3:00pm | Philippe Lagass̩ | Elinor Sloan Joshua Kilberg |
| Closing Remarks | 3:00pm – 3:15pm |
Featured Panelists
– Professor, Minerva University; NPSIA Alum
– Chief Administrative/Operating Officer & Head of Strategic Comms, Marketing & Public Engagement at Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; NPSIA Alum
– Vice-President, Strategy, Regions and Policy, International Development Research Centre (IDRC); NPSIA Alum
– Principal at the Centre for Trade, Policy and Law (CTPL), ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University; NPSIA Alum
– Executive Director of Fintechs Canada; NPSIA Alum
– President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA); NPSIA Alum
– Canadian Senator; NPSIA Alum
– G7/G20 Sous-Sherpa at Global Affairs Canada; NPSIA Alum
Elinor Sloan – Professor of Political Science, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University; NPSIA Alum
– Associate Professor, Royal Military College (RMC); NPSIA Alum
Joshua Kilberg – Adjunct Research Professor, NPSIA, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University; NPSIA Alum