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SUMMARY:NPSIA at 60:
A Canadian Foreign Policy Journal Conference
DESCRIPTION:As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA), in partnership with the Canadian Foreign Policy Journal (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 Christopher Sands, 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



EventTimeModeratorPanelistsRegistration Opens8:15am - 8:45amKeynote Address8:45am - 9:30amChristopher SandsPanel 1 - Diplomacy9:30am - 10:30amStephanie CarvinSenator Peter BoehmDaniel HoltonMichael ManulakCoffee Break10:30am - 10:45amPanel 2 - Trade and Investment10:45am - 11:45amMeredith LillyPhil RourkeAdriana VegaBrian KingstonLunch11:45am - 12:45amPanel 3 - Development12:45pm - 1:45pmVal PercivalAlexis DiamondPriyanka DebnathMaggie Gorman VélezCoffee Break1:45pm - 2:00pmPanel 4 - Security2:00pm - 3:00pmPhilippe LagasséElinor SloanMichael FejesJoshua KilbergClosing Remarks3:00pm - 3:15pm



Featured Panelists



Alexis Diamond - Professor, Minerva University; NPSIA Alum



Priyanka Debnath - Chief Administrative/Operating Officer & Head of Strategic Comms, Marketing & Public Engagement at Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto; NPSIA Alum



Maggie Gorman Vélez - Vice-President, Strategy, Regions and Policy, International Development Research Centre (IDRC); NPSIA Alum



Phil Rourke - Principal at the Centre for Trade, Policy and Law (CTPL), ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University; NPSIA Alum



Adriana Vega - Executive Director of Fintechs Canada; NPSIA Alum



Brian Kingston - President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA); NPSIA Alum



Senator Peter Boehm - Canadian Senator; NPSIA Alum



Daniel Holton - G7/G20 Sous-Sherpa at Global Affairs Canada; NPSIA Alum



Elinor Sloan - Professor of Political Science, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University; NPSIA Alum



Michael Fejes - Associate Professor, Royal Military College (RMC); NPSIA Alum



Joshua Kilberg - Adjunct Research Professor, NPSIA, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University; NPSIA Alum
LOCATION:2nd Floor Conference Rooms Richcraft Hall, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
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