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Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Opens Doors to Hong Kong Talent

byJustin Kwan
November 30, 2023

"While long-term strategy details have yet to emerge from Canada’s IPS, these recent announcements highlight the significant role of migration as a crucial implementation channel for the Strategy"

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What if India really was involved in killing a Sikh activist in Canada?

byChristopher Clary
October 10, 2023

The International Consequences could prove modest.

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Mexico just Passed China to Become America’s Largest Trading Partner. Here’s why Canada is Lagging Behind

byGeoff Russ
August 17, 2023

"Even though Canada was the top trading partner of the U.S. until 2014, experts say that Canada will have trouble competing with Mexico’s larger population and cheaper labour.

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Chris Hedges: They Lied About Afghanistan. They Lied About Iraq. And They Are Lying About Ukraine

byChris Hedges
August 3, 2023

The U.S. public has been conned, once again, into pouring billions into another endless war.

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Workshop: Isumaqatigingniq – Integrating Inuit Traditional Knowledge and Western Science

byiAffairsAdmin
July 24, 2023

Exploring the Nunaverse: Interactive discussion with the Inuit and museum communities

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The Rising Threat of Chemical Weapons and Canada’s Responsibility in Maintaining the Chemical Non-Proliferation Regime

byEranga Wikramanayake
April 10, 2023

Russia has used tear gas against Ukraine despite being a CW recognized under international law, and the OPCW Director General has argued that peace and security cannot be presumed given current tensions.

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An Embassy in the DPRK? Thinking of a Greater Physical Presence in North Korea

byJoy Kwak
March 29, 2023

Student Spotlight for March, Joy Kwak! "Having a stronger physical presence in the region seems to be a key focus of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, and North Korea should not be an exception"

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What is Influence and Interference?

bySaralee Turner
March 15, 2023

"It is of interest to me that the word ‘interference’ has been used. Influence seems a more appropriate charge..."

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Friend and/or Foe: Canada’s Conflicting International Narrative

byEvan Donlevy
December 19, 2022

For foreign leaders or policy advisors, it is unknown which version of Canada they will be negotiating with, and whether they are now considered a friend, foe, or both.

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Event Recording: Hardtalk – Canada and the Asia Pacific Conference

byiAffairsAdmin
November 8, 2022

On October 24, 2022 iAffairs Canada, in partnership with the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and Canada-China Focus, hosted Hardtalk: Canada and the Asia Pacific Conference. A recording of this timely event can be found here.

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