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CIC NCB Ottawa: Global Priorities, Local Perspectives – Reflections on the 2025 G20 Summit

December 9, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST

The Canadian International Council – National Capital (Ottawa) Branch‘s Africa Study Group presents…

GLOBAL PRIORITIES, LOCAL PERSPECTIVES – REFLECTIONS ON THE 2025 G20 SUMMIT

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 11 AM to 12:30 PM EST

Richcraft Hall 5306, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University | 1125 Colonel By Drive

Or online via Zoom

 

REGISTRATION

For in-person attendance, please register on Eventbrite by clicking the link here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/global-priorities-local-perspectives-reflections-on-the-2025-g20-summit-tickets-1975842041735.

For online attendance, please register on Zoom by clicking the link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1WGbjofVQzmtKE0ANwJcKQ.

 

To sign up for CIC membership to receive discounted pricing and other benefits, please click the link here: https://thecic.org/become-a-member.

 

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa represents a landmark moment for global economic and political cooperation. As the first G20 Summit chaired by an African nation, it highlights the growing importance of inclusive global governance and the role of Africa and the emerging economies in shaping international policy priorities.

In the wake of this significant gathering, the Africa Study Group is convening a Post-G20 Discussion to reflect on the Summit’s key outcomes and their implications for Canada, Africa, and the broader international community.

This event aims to provide a space for informed, policy-relevant dialogue on: the main takeaways from the 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa, the evolving role of the G20 in promoting sustainable, inclusive growth, the strategies for translating G20 commitments into concrete national and regional actions, and opportunities for Canada and African partners to advance shared global priorities.

 

SPEAKERS

H.E. Rieaz Shaik, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa

Prof John Kirton, Director and Founder of the G7 Research Group and the G20 Research Group, University of Toronto

 

MODERATOR

Dr. Marcia Burdette, ASG Deputy Chair, former Canadian diplomat in Africa

Details

Venue

  • Richcraft Hall 5306, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
  • 1125 Colonel By Drive
    Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6 Canada     + Google Map

Organizers

  • Canadian International Council – National Capital (Ottawa) Branch
  • CIC National Capital Branch’s Africa Study Group (ASG)