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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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03-31-25 | Public Law, Public Service

The Public Service and Elected Leaders: Partners at the Core of Government

While the spotlight shines on politicians during the federal election campaign, another, quieter force ensures the continuity of government: Canada’s federal public service. Michael Wernick, former Clerk of the Privy Council, explains how elected officials and public servants engage in constant dialogue to keep government functioning and implement public policies.

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