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The mission of the CIC is to promote an understanding of international affairs and Canada’s role in a changing world by providing Canadians with a non-partisan, nationwide forum for informed discussion, analysis and debate. Accordingly, the cornerstone of the CIC’s work is our events program. The CIC national office and our branches hold more than 150 events per year in cities across the country. In particular, our branch events give members an opportunity to directly engage with global issues that often intersect with local concerns. The CIC also supports events outside of Canada, often in partnership with other global think tanks, that can introduce Canadian perspectives to global audiences. CIC events take on many different forms, from academic lectures and panel discussions to town hall meetings and pub nights. Please consult our events calendar for a listing of CIC-organized and sponsored events.

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CIC Victoria: Fixing Canada’s Economy

October 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm PDT

When: Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Where: The Sticky Wicket Pub, Studio 919 (downstairs), the Strathcona Hotel, 919 Douglas Street
Time: 5 – 7:00 pm (doors open at 5 pm)
Speaker: Dr. Christopher Ragan

In this wide-ranging talk, Chris Ragan will address some of the many issues that pervade the current policy tensions between Canada and the US related to trade and tariffs. What is free trade really all about, and what is the problem with any country’s trade deficits or surpluses? What is the appeal of US tariffs for President Donald Trump, and how will these affect both economies? Is there something special about Canada that makes tariffs on our exports a bigger problem than tariffs on exports from other countries? What would a “Fortress North America” look like and is it a good idea? Finally, what are the prospects for Canada in diversifying its trade away from the US?

Dr. Chris Ragan is a distinguished economics scholar and founder of the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. He received his BA (Honours) in economics in 1984 from the University of Victoria and his MA in economics from Queen’s University in 1985. He then moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts where he completed his PhD in economics at M.I.T. in 1989.

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This is a CIC Victoria member event only.  Registration details will be sent directly to members by email.

The cost to attend is $25.00, which will cover your first drink and a round of appetizers.

The last day to register, or withdraw from, this event is Friday, 2 October 2026 at midnight. No refunds are possible after this date and time unless we can fill the cancellation from a waiting list.

Details

  • Date: October 6
  • Time:
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm PDT

Venue

  • Sticky Wicket Pub, Strathcona Hotel
  • 919 Douglas Street
    Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2C2 Canada     + Google Map

Organizer

  • CIC Victoria