CIC Victoria: Vancouver Island University Model United Nations Conference 2019

by CIC Editorial Staff | Apr 1, 2019 | Event Summary | 0

On 8-9 March 2019, students at Vancouver Island University (VIU), joined by students from local high schools, held a very successful Model United Nations (MUN) conference in Nanaimo, British Columbia. the conference commenced with a key note speech by Dr. Chris Kilford, President of CIC Victoria. Chris was joined by CIC Victoria Executive Committee member, Gerry Thompson. Gerry is the CIC Victoria, VIU liaison officer, and later in the day he had the honour to present a donation of $500 from CIC Victoria to the conference organizers

CIC Victoria: Claws of the Panda: Beijing’s Campaign of Influence and Intimidation in Canada

by Jéssica Urdangarin | Jan 21, 2019 | Event Summary | 0

On 16 January, CIC Victoria hosted Jonathan Manthorpe, a highly regarded journalist with over 40 years of international reporting experience, who spoke about the tensions between Canada and China.

CIC Victoria: Royal Roads University students and CIC Victoria members debate trade with China

by Jéssica Urdangarin | Nov 9, 2018 | Event Summary | 0

On November 6, Masters of Global Management (MGM) students studying at Royal Roads University (RRU) and members from CIC Victoria met to explore the pros and cons of a trade agreement between Canada and China.

CIC Victoria: University of Victoria’s Model UN Club and 2018 Conference

by Jéssica Urdangarin | Oct 27, 2018 | Event Summary | 0

CIC Victoria took part in the 14th annual UVic Model UN Conference.

CIC Victoria: Canada’s Interests in a Changing Arctic

by Jéssica Urdangarin | Oct 13, 2018 | Event Summary | 0

CIC Victoria was delighted to hear from Dr. Wilfrid (Will) Greaves, Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Victoria and a noted Arctic expert.

CIC Victoria Annual General Meeting and building for the future

by CIC Editorial Staff | Sep 21, 2018 | Event Summary | 0

On 19 September, CIC Victoria held its Annual General Meeting and also heard from the Directors of the Centre for Asia Pacific Initiatives (CAPI) and the Centre for Global Studies (CFGS) at the University of Victoria (UVic).