Economic Security in an Uncertain World: Trade, Tariffs, and Adaptability

James has been engaged in the work of the CIC (and before it, the CIIA) for more than 35 years. His roles have ranged from running the student program of the Toronto branch to serving as vice-chair of the national board of directors. Currently James is a member of the national advisory board and chairs the CIC’s major gifts program, the Stewards Circle. He is also a venture investor, supporting entrepreneurs who are focused on ‘Technology for Human Progress.’

Mr. Lackey is a retired executive from BNY Mellon whose career focused on institutional clients, M&A and shareholder relations. He spent one third of his time working overseas, including six years managing the Bank’s activities in Asia. He also served on the board of Wing Hang Bank.

In retirement he has focused on education, particularly related to global issues. He is an adjunct professor with Chatham University teaching Global Business. He serves on the national board for the World Affairs Councils of America, the board of The Neighborhood Academy and chairs the board for the Cooper Siegel Library.

Martha Harrison is a partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP and Co-Head of its International Trade & Investment Law group. She advises on tariffs, customs, trade remedies, import/export controls, economic sanctions, and investor-state disputes, and has a broad regulatory practice across agri-food, health, natural resources, defence, and technology. Recognized for her expertise in global supply chain risk and ESG issues, she is consistently ranked in all leading legal directories, and is a frequent guest on national and international news media.

Andrew is Emeritus Professor of International Relations at the University of St Andrews, where he taught international history and conflict analysis. His most recent books include a trilogy entited France, Britain and the United States in the 20th Century: 1900 – 1940, 201; a second volume, 1940 – 1961, 2020 and a third, 1961-1970, in preparation. Other recent works include: Liberalism and War: The Victors and the Vanquished, 2006, 2nd ed. 2024; and Conflict and Development, 3rd ed. 2025. He has worked for UN agencies in the past, notably UNITAR, and has field experience of conflict resolution in Moldova and Eritrea.