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04-24-25 | Public Law, Public Service

The decision-making process in the Government of Canada

Behind the decisions of elected officials, a discreet yet essential public service safeguards the stability of the state. Explore the inner workings of Cabinet and the challenges faced by political leaders under constant time pressure. Former Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick offers a unique perspective on one of the key mechanisms of Canada’s democratic system.

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Phil Rourke
04-10-25 | International Trade

Understanding the Trade War: The Age of Destruction

Phil Rourke, Executive Director of the Centre for Trade Policy and Law of Carleton University, argues that we must rethink how we respond to the Trump administration’s upheaval of the global economic order, as our “usual playbook”, based on logic and strategy, is not going to work.

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Adam Posen
04-09-25 | International Trade

Understanding the Trade War: A Fundamental Shift in Regime

Adam Posen, President of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, argues that the tariffs and the threats of the Trump administration are a fundamental shift in our economic regime that is going to cause heightened uncertainty.

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04-02-25 | International Trade

Understanding the Trade War: The End of the Multilateral Trading System

Are we witnessing the end of our multilateral system of international trade? Professor Geneviève Dufour traces the origins of our multilateral trade system, which has been damaged by the “chaos” created by the Trump administration’s trade policies. Despite the imperfections of this system, she argues in favour of maintaining it – and improving it.

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