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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 NCB Ottawa: Is the Pivot Possible? Evaluating Economic Diversification Options in the Age of Trump

June 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm EDT

The CIC-NCB’s Americans and Asia-Pacific Study Groups present…

IS THE PIVOT POSSIBLE?

EVALUATING ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION OPTIONS IN THE AGE OF TRUMP

Wednesday, June 25, 2025; 6:00-7:15PM EST; Online

 

REGISTRATION

This event will be held virtually on Zoom. To register, please click here.

 

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Canada has long discussed diversifying its economic ties, but with little action. Now, the Trump Administration’s aggressive nationalism and tariffs have made this issue more urgent. In response, the CIC-NCB’s Americas and Asia-Pacific Study Groups invite two leading experts to a virtual event to share regional insights and engage in a Q&A.

 

SPEAKERS

Paul Evans: Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia; Former HSBC Chair in Asian Research (2020–2023); Former Co-CEO, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Colin Robertson: Fellow and Host of Global Exchange podcast, Canadian Global Affairs Institute; Member, Expert Group on Canada-US Relations, NPSIA; Former diplomat

This event will be moderated by Margaret Huber: Founding Chair, CIC-NCB Europe Study Group; Former Canadian ambassador in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East

Details

Organizers

  • Canadian International Council – National Capital (Ottawa) Branch
  • CIC National Capital Branch’s Americas Study Group (ASG)
  • CIC National Capital Branch’s Asia-Pacific Study Group (APSG)