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2008 Conference - (disponible en anglais seulement) |
ALL POLITICS ARE GLOBAL: Canadian Foreign Policy in an Inter-connected World
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Group of 78 Annual Foreign Policy Conference
September 26– 28, 2008
Marriott Residence Inn, 161 Laurier Ave. West, Ottawa
P r o g r a m
Conference Chair: Mr. Bill Whillans
Objectives:
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To provide an opportunity for further understanding and discussion of the interconnected nature of key elements of Canadian foreign policy
- To continue to build the substantive framework for a revitalized, long-term progressive Canadian foreign policy
- To examine the means by which civil society can help restore Canada’s position as a leader in the pursuit of peace and sustainable development
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Friday, 26 September
Saturday, 27 September
Sunday, 28 September
Friday, 26 September |
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7:00
7:30 |
Reception and cash bar -
Sir Guy Carleton Room
Dinner
Keynote Speaker: Ms. Carolyn McAskie
former United Nations Assistant Secretary- General
for Peacebuilding Support
Address by Carolyn Mc Askie (pdf)
Canada in the World: Image and Reality
September 26, 2008 |
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Saturday, 27 September |
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8:00
8:45
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Registration and Continental Breakfast – Sir Guy Carleton Room
Opening and Welcome
Chair: Mr. Bill Whillans
Welcome: Mr. Richard Harmston
, Chair, Group of 78
General Theme: PEACE, JUSTICE, SURVIVAL – The Interconnections
Panel: PEACE, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND GOVERNANCE
Moderator: Ms. Cristina Remond, Board member, Group of 78
Panelists: Ms. Peggy Mason, Chair, Peacebuild
Mr.Robert Miller, President and CEO, Parliamentary Centre |
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10:30
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Coffee Break
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10:45 |
Panel Discussion: DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMICS, TRADE & ENVIRONMENT
Moderator: Ms. Marjorie Robertson, Board member, Group of 78
Panelists: Mr. John Foster, Energy economist
Mr. Bill Morton, Senior Researcher, North-South Institute
Mr. Stephen Hazell, Executive Director, Sierra Club
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12:30 |
Luncheon
Speaker: Professor Manfred Bienefeld,
School of Public Policy and Administration and the Institute
of Political Economy , Carleton University Topic: Perspectives on the Present Economic Crisis
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2:00 |
Panel - DELIVERING THE GOODS: How we make it happen
Panel members will examine issues of policy development, outreach,
alliances, advocacy and communications.
Panelists: Mr. Ian Smillie, International development consultant
Ms. Shirley Farlinger, Member, Science for Peace,
Voice of Women, and Pugwash |
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3:30 |
Tea Break
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3:45
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Concurrent Workshop Discussions on Foreign Policy - Sir Guy Carleton Room, Dorchester Room, Montcalm Room
To identify specific positions and measures as elements of a progressive
foreign policy for Canada |
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5:30
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Plenary: Wrap-up
– Sir Guy Carleton Room
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Sunday, 28 September |
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8:00 |
Continental Breakfast - Sir Guy Carleton Room
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9:00 |
Reports from Working Groups and Presentation of Resolutions |
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10:30 |
Concluding Remarks
Chair: Mr. Bill Whillans |
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10:45 |
Break |
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11:00 |
Group of 78 Annual General Meeting |
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