On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we continue our series on the state of Canadian trade in a world of growing populism and protectionism. Today's episode, recorded during our February 13th State of Trade conference in Ottawa, features a panel of trade experts discussing the utility of Canada's progressive trade agenda.

Bios:

Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Jeffrey Simpson (moderator) - a Senior Fellow at the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public Affairs, and the Globe and Mail's former National Affairs columnist.

Eugene Beaulieu - Dr. Beaulieu is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Calgary and is Program Director, International Economics at The School of Public Policy.

Angelo DiCaro - National Research Representative of Unifor.

Angella MacEwan - Senior Economist at the Canadian Labour Congress.

Chris Smillie - Chris Smillie, TACTIX Principal, is an experienced government relations and public affairs practitioner with a decade of experience on Parliament Hill in Ottawa negotiating the complex legislative and communications environment for a variety of interests.

Related Links:

- "Canada's State of Trade: At Home and Beyond" [CGAI Conference Information] (https://www.cgai.ca/canada_s_state_of_trade_at_home_and_beyond)

- "2018 International Trade Series Papers" [CGAI Paper Series] (https://www.cgai.ca/international_trade_series)

- "Canada’s 'Progressive' Trade Agenda: Let’s Be Careful How Far We Push It" by Hugh Stephens [CGAI Trade Series Paper] (https://www.cgai.ca/canadas_progressive_trade_agenda_lets_be_careful_how_far_we_push_it)

Recording Date: February 13th, 2018

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Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we continue our series on the state of Canadian trade in a world of growing protectionism and populism. Today's episode, recorded during our February 13th State of Trade conference in Ottawa, features G20 Sherpa Jonathan Fried providing an overview on the evolution of the G20, and how 'progressive trade' fits into Canada's broader international trade agenda.

Bios:

Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Jonathan Fried - Coordinator, International Economic Relations with Global Affairs Canada, and the Personal Representative (Sherpa) to the Prime Minister of Canada on the G20.

Related Links:

- "Canada's State of Trade: At Home and Beyond" [CGAI Conference Information] (https://www.cgai.ca/canada_s_state_of_trade_at_home_and_beyond)

- "2018 International Trade Series Papers" [CGAI Paper Series] (https://www.cgai.ca/international_trade_series)

Recording Date: February 13th, 2018

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Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we sit down with CGAI Fellow, and global business consultant, Amy Karam to discuss the rapid economic rise and challenge of China. Join Colin and Amy as they consider China's expeditious and robust economic development, as well as the reasons for its contemporary economic dominance; the future of the new global economy, in which China will have extraordinary sway; and the ongoing trade spat between China and the Trump Administration in the United States, which seems to be based on China's unwillingness to adhere to established Western trade rules.

Bios:

Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Amy Karam - Amy Karam is a global expansion and competitive strategy consultant, speaker and the author of The China Factor: Leveraging Emerging Business Strategies to Compete, Grow and Win in the New Global Economy. She is also a corporate instructor for Stanford and Duke University, as well as her own workshops and is a trusted authority on globalization, innovation, competitive strategy and the shifting power dynamics in international business, given the rising strength of China and other emerging nations.

Related Links:

- "The China Factor: Leveraging Emerging Business Strategies to Compete, Grow, and Win in the New Global Economy" by Amy Karam (https://www.amazon.ca/China-Factor-Leveraging-Emerging-Strategies/dp/111927401X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524499535&sr=8-1&keywords=The+China+Factor)

- "A World Larger Than Trump’s: China’s" by Ferry de Kerckhove [CGAI Policy Paper] (https://www.cgai.ca/a_world_larger_than_trumps_chinas)

Book Recommendations:

Amy Karam: "Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone" - by Brené Brown (https://www.amazon.ca/Braving-Wilderness-Quest-Belonging-Courage/dp/0812995848/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524500350&sr=8-1&keywords=braving+the+wilderness+brene+brown)

Recording Date: April 11th, 2018

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Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we continue our series on the state of Canadian trade in a world of growing protectionism and populism. Today's episode, recorded during our February 13th State of Trade conference in Ottawa, features Annie Dubé, the Director of the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and ICT Practices Division at the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, as she provides a run-down on the importance of Trade Commissioners, and their role in facilitating new opportunities abroad for Canadian businesses.

Bios:

Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Annie Dubé - Director of the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and ICT Practices Division at the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service.

Related Links:

- "Canada's State of Trade: At Home and Beyond" [CGAI Conference Information] (https://www.cgai.ca/canada_s_state_of_trade_at_home_and_beyond)

- "The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service" [Government of Canada] (http://tradecommissioner.gc.ca/index.aspx)

- "2018 International Trade Series Papers" [CGAI Paper Series] (www.cgai.ca/international_trade_series)

- "Surviving and Thriving in the Digital Economy" [CGAI-SPP Policy Paper] (https://www.cgai.ca/surviving_and_thriving_in_the_digital_economy)

Recording Date: February 13th, 2018

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Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we sit down for an extended conversation with CGAI Fellow, and former political advisor to Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion, Jocelyn Coulon. Mr. Coulon has just released a new book entitled "Un selfie avec Justin Trudeau" in which he chronicles his experience at Global Affairs Canada from 2016 to 2017, and outlines various disagreements between then-Foreign Minister Dion and Prime Minister Trudeau. Along with discussing his new book, Colin and Jocelyn also touch on Canada's foreign policy in Africa, our recently annouced peacekeeping mission to Mali, and the likelihood of Canada obtaining a Security Council seat in 2020.

Bios:

Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Jocelyn Coulon - Jocelyn Coulon is a researcher at the Center for International Studies and Research at the Université de Montréal (CÉRIUM). He was a member of Justin Trudeau's group of international affairs advisers in 2014-2015 and a political advisor to Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion in 2016-2017. He is also a Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Related Links:

- "Un selfie avec Justin Trudeau: Regard critique sur la diplomatie du premier ministre" by Jocelyn Coulon (https://www.quebec-amerique.com/livres/biographies-idees/dossiers-documents/un-selfie-avec-justin-trudeau-10121)

- "Justin Trudeau's Diplomacy" feat. Ferry de Kerckhove on 24/60 with Anne-Marie Dussault [Radio-Canada] (https://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/24-60/site/segments/entrevue/66682/diplomatie-selfie-justin-trudeau)

Book Recommendations:

Jocelyn Coulon: "1917: War, Peace, and Revolution" - by David Stevenson (https://www.amazon.ca/1917-Peace-Revolution-David-Stevenson/dp/0198702388/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523891164&sr=8-1&keywords=1917%3A+War%2C+Peace+and+Revolution)

Recording Date: April 11th, 2018

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Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we continue our series on the state of Canadian trade in a world of growing populism and protectionism. Today's episode, recorded during our February 13th State of Trade conference in Ottawa, features a panel of trade and business experts talking about how Canada can make the most of the trade deals it already has.

Bios:

Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Sarah Goldfeder (moderator) - Principal at Earnscliffe Strategy Group and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Claire Citeau - Executive Director of the Canada Agri-Food Trade Alliance.

Brian Kingston - Vice President of the Business Council of Canada and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Jason Langrish - Executive Director of the Canada-Europe Roundtable for Business.

Business.

John Weekes - A Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and a Business Advisor at Bennett Jones LLP.

Related Links:

- "Canada's State of Trade: At Home and Beyond" [CGAI Conference Information] (https://www.cgai.ca/canada_s_state_of_trade_at_home_and_beyond)

- "CGAI Panel – Making Trade Deals Work for Canada" [CPAC] (http://www.cpac.ca/en/programs/public-record/episodes/59599025)

- "2018 International Trade Series Papers" [CGAI Paper Series] (www.cgai.ca/international_trade_series)

- "Managing Trump: The Canadian Response" by Colin Robertson [CGAI Policy Update] (www.cgai.ca/managing_trump_the_canadian_response)

- "After the TPP: What’s Next for Canada in Asia?" by Hugh Stephens [CGAI Policy Paper] (https://www.cgai.ca/after_the_tpp_whats_next_for_canada_in_asia)

Recording Date: February 13th, 2018

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Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we continue our series on the state of Canadian trade in a world of growing protectionism and populism. Today's episode, recorded during our February 13th State of Trade conference in Ottawa, features an overview of the ongoing NAFTA renegotiation by the Canada's chief NAFTA negotiator, Steve Verheul.

Bios:

Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Steve Verheul - Canada's Chief NAFTA Negotiator. Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Verheul was Canada’s Chief Trade Negotiator for negotiations between Canada and the European Union.

Related Links:

- "Canada's State of Trade: At Home and Beyond" [CGAI Conference Information] (www.cgai.ca/canada_s_state_of_t…_at_home_and_beyond)

- "2018 International Trade Series Papers" [CGAI Paper Series] (www.cgai.ca/international_trade_series)

- "Managing Trump: The Canadian Response" by Colin Robertson [CGAI Policy Update] (www.cgai.ca/managing_trump_the_canadian_response)

- "NAFTA Renegotiations: Fish or Cut Bait" [CGAI Policy Update] (www.cgai.ca/nafta_renegotiations_fish_or_cut_bait)

Recording Date: February 13th, 2018

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Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we continue our new series on the state of Canadian trade in a world of growing protectionism and populism. Today's episode, recorded during our February 13th State of Trade conference in Ottawa, features an overview of Canadian trade policy by the Deputy Minister of International Trade, Timothy Sargent.

Bios:

Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Timothy Sargent - The Prime Minister of Canada appointed Timothy Sargent to the position of deputy minister for international trade effective October 24, 2016. Prior to joining Global Affairs Canada, Mr. Sargent was an associate deputy minister at Finance Canada and the department’s senior representative to the G7, the G20 and to the Financial Stability Board of the G20, between November 2014 and October 2016.

Related Links:

- "Canada's State of Trade: At Home and Beyond" [CGAI Conference Information] (www.cgai.ca/canada_s_state_of_t…_at_home_and_beyond)

- "2018 International Trade Series Papers" [CGAI Paper Series] (www.cgai.ca/international_trade_series)

- "Managing Trump: The Canadian Response" by Colin Robertson [CGAI Policy Update] (www.cgai.ca/managing_trump_the_canadian_response)

- "Surviving and Thriving in the Digital Economy" [CGAI-SPP Policy Paper] (https://www.cgai.ca/surviving_and_thriving_in_the_digital_economy)

- "NAFTA Renegotiations: Fish or Cut Bait" [CGAI Policy Update] (https://www.cgai.ca/nafta_renegotiations_fish_or_cut_bait)

Recording Date: February 13th, 2018

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Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we begin a new series on the state of Canadian trade in a world of growing populism and protectionism. Today's episode, recorded during our February 13th State of Trade conference in Ottawa, features a panel of trade experts -- The Hon. John Manley, The Hon. Bob Rae, The Hon. Ed Fast, and the Peterson Institute's Jeff Schott -- on how Canada can navigate the rough seas ahead on international trade.

Bios:

Colin Robertson (moderator & host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

The Hon. Ed Fast - former Minister of International Trade. Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change.

The Hon. John Manley - John Manley is president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada. He is a former federal cabinet minister who held the portfolios of Foreign Affairs, Industry and Finance.

The Hon. Bob Rae - former Premier of Ontario, and former interim Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.

Jeff Schott - Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, working on international trade policy and economic sanctions.

Related Links:

- "Canada's State of Trade: At Home and Beyond" [CGAI Conference Information] (http://www.cgai.ca/canada_s_state_of_trade_at_home_and_beyond)

- "CGAI Panel – Positioning Canada Against Protectionist Forces at Home and Abroad" [CPAC] (http://www.cpac.ca/en/programs/public-record/episodes/59597309)

- "2018 International Trade Series Papers" [CGAI Paper Series] (http://www.cgai.ca/international_trade_series)

- "Managing Trump: The Canadian Response" by Colin Robertson [CGAI Policy Update] (http://www.cgai.ca/managing_trump_the_canadian_response)

Recording Date: February 13th, 2018

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Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we take an extended look at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' Doomsday Clock, which was set at two minutes to midnight earlier this year. Join Colin in conversation with Rachel Bronson, President and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, as they discuss the growing threat of nuclear apocalypse, the history of the Doomsday Clock as a measurement for nuclear catastrophe, how the West can respond to escalating threats surrounding nuclear weapons, and if Canada can play a role in facilitating an international dialogue on denuclearization.

Bios:

Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Rachel Bronson - President and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists where she oversees the publishing programs, the management of the Doomsday Clock, and a growing set of activities around nuclear weapons, nuclear energy, climate change and emerging technologies. Before joining the Bulletin, she served for eight years at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs in a number of capacities including: vice president of studies, vice president of programs and studies, and senior fellow, global energy.

Book Recommendations:

- Rachel Bronson: "The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner" - by Daniel Ellsberg (https://www.amazon.ca/Doomsday-Machine-Confessions-Nuclear-Planner-ebook/dp/B074HZMN71/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521474416&sr=8-1&keywords=daniel+ellsberg) | "Grant" - by Ron Chernow (https://www.amazon.ca/Grant-Ron-Chernow/dp/159420487X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521474391&sr=8-1&keywords=grant+biography) | "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" - by Michael Wolff (https://www.amazon.ca/Fire-Fury-Inside-Trump-White/dp/1250158060/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521474407&sr=8-1&keywords=michael+wolff)

Related Links:

- "Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' Doomsday Clock" (https://thebulletin.org/timeline)

- "North Korea: A New Great Game" - by Marius Grinius [CGAI Policy Update] (http://www.cgai.ca/north_korea_a_new_great_game)

- "Canada and Ballistic Missile Defence" - by Frank Harvey, Colin Robertson & James Fergusson [CGAI Policy Update] (http://www.cgai.ca/canada_ballistic_missile_defence)

Recording Date: February 12th, 2018

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Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.