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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Promoting Democracy Abroad: The Role of Canadian Legislators

Canada should take advantage of its renewed credibility and visibility on issues related to democracy and gender and do more to promote democracy abroad.  That was the message delivered by participants at a panel held Tuesday February 6, 2018 at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. More than 140 Members of Parliament; Ambassadors, High... More

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Celebrating Women in Diplomacy

To recognize the first ever appointments of a female Ambassador from four of Canada’s six G-7 partners, the Carleton Initiative and the French Embassy to Canada co-hosted a panel and reception to celebrate women in diplomacy. More than 135 Members of Parliament and Senators; Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other members of the diplomatic... More

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Carleton Initiative Delivers 7th Annual Orientation For Newly Arrived Diplomats

Representing 60 countries, more than 100 newly arrived Ambassadors, High Commissioners, deputy heads of mission, military attaches and other members of the diplomatic community registered for the 7th Annual Orientation for Newly Arrived Diplomats at Carleton University’s Richcraft Hall on Thursday October 5, 2017. The orientation consisted of... More

Monday, May 15, 2017

Canada’s Time – Building a Global Tech Hub North of 49

The theme was innovation – from defining it to debating government policy on how best to encourage it - at a special policy panel held May 15, 2017 at the Elgin Street headquarters of Shopify. Harley Finkelstein, Chief Operating Officer, Shopify, traced the development of the Canadian e-commerce company that develops computer software for... More

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Disaster Proofing Canada: Preparedness for Parliamentarians

Canada needs to do more to prepare for emergencies, according to Canadian and world experts gathered at a conference hosted by Carleton University February 2, 2017 at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in downtown Ottawa. Members of Parliament, Senators, political staffers, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, senior government officials,... More

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

The U.S. Election: A Wild Ride Ahead for Canada?

Two former Ambassadors warned that Canada would face U.S. trade action on softwood lumber and pressure to increase defence spending no matter who is elected President on November 8th.  However, Gary Doer, former Canadian Ambassador to the United States, and Gordon Giffin, former American Ambassador to Canada, stressed that common Canadian and... More

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Carleton Initiative Delivers 6th Annual Orientation For Newly Arrived Diplomats

Representing 60 countries, more than 135 newly arrived Ambassadors, High Commissioners, deputy heads of mission, military attaches and other members of the diplomatic community registered for the 6th Annual Orientation for Newly Arrived Diplomats at Carleton University’s River Building on Thursday September 22, 2016. The orientation consisted of... More

Friday, April 1, 2016

Diplomats Meet Canada’s Political Leaders

March 8, 2016 The French Embassy provided the spectacular venue and hosted a meeting of key parliamentarians and more than 40 Ambassadors and High Commissioners accredited to Canada.  Ambassador Nicolas Chapuis welcomed guests who included the Speaker of the Senate, the Honourable George Furey, and the Speaker of the House of Commons, the... More

Friday, February 5, 2016

Your House, Your Time: Orientation for Newly Elected Members of Parliament

January 19-20, 2016 “Exceeded expectations. Perfect balance of networking, process, policy and advice.  Amazing quality of panelists and speakers.  I am inspired”  “This was an amazing experience for me. Thank you for your investment in me as a new MP” Photo Gallery - January 19,  2016: Photo Gallery - January 20, 2016: Those were... More

Monday, November 23, 2015

Carleton Initiative Delivers 5th Annual Orientation For Newly Arrived Diplomats

Photo Gallery: The 5th Annual Orientation for Newly Arrived Diplomats held November 12, 2015 focused on the transition to the 42nd Parliament and what changes the results of the federal election would mean. Mauril Bélanger, M.P. for Ottawa-Vanier and a Director of the Parliamentary Centre, offered a welcome to the more than 100 diplomats... More

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Election Primer For Diplomats

Photo Gallery: More than 100 diplomats, Carleton faculty, students and guests attended the Election Primer For Diplomats held Monday, September 28, 2015 at Carleton University’s River Building. Tom Clark, Global’s Chief Chief Political Correspondent for Global News and host of The West Block with Tom Clark, moderated the panel on the 42nd... More

Thursday, May 14, 2015

What $50 a Barrel Oil Means for Canada

Photo Gallery: The drop in oil prices means the Canadian oil and gas industry is seeing a $40 billion hit in 2015 and a 25-30% cut in growth, according to Glen Hodgson, Chief Economist of the Conference Board of Canada. Hodgson was one of the panelists at a special panel and reception held Monday,... More

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