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This report examines the landscape of Chinese studies in Canada and examines the opportunities and challenges to build deeper programs of Chinese studies throughout the country. The piece asks how we can better equip the next generation of Canadian students with critical knowledge on China to help them understand and facilitate a durable and broad-based relationship with China.
15 Mars 2012
Samedi dernier, le premier ministre Stephen Harper a conclu sa deuxième visite officielle en Chine au terme d’un voyage qui a pris l’allure des missions Team Canada de l’époque de Jean Chrétien. Si les échanges économiques, les investissements et les droits de la personne ont été identifiés comme les domaines dans lesquels les relations entre le Canada et la Chine ont été renforcées durant...
15 Février 2012
I have just returned from Kitimat where I met with First Nations, industry, and municipal leaders to discuss the challenges facing this picturesque community on the Northwest coast of British Columbia. The town and its surrounding region are poised for massive changes in the years ahead, spurred by the $3b modernization of Rio Tinto Alcan’s smelter to meet increased demand from Asia; a $4b plan...
09 Février 2012
As Prime Minister Stephen Harper visits China this week, it might behoove the Prime Minister to reflect upon the role that higher institutions of learning in both of our countries could play in deepening dialogue on the values that matter most to us. More profoundly, the Prime Minister should ask how we can better equip our next generation of students with critical knowledge on China to help them...
07 Février 2012
China and India are among several countries in Asia making significant progress in life science innovation. Countries from the Asia Pacific region have signaled a strong commitment to science and technology with their current R&D expenditures growing faster than in the US or Europe. However, Asia remains in need for much of what Canada possesses - knowledge, know-how, leading-edge technology...
30 Janvier 2012
In this survey, sponsored by Cathay Pacific Airways, Canadians engaged with Asia were asked to consider different dimensions of the Canada-Asia relationship with respect to human rights. Among several key findings, the survey found 65% of respondents believed that promoting economic ties is the most effective way to improve human rights in the region.
06 Février 2012
The 2012 National Opinion Poll commissioned by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and undertaken by Angus Reid Public Opinion provides a comprehensive picture to date of how Canadians think and feel about Asia. This year’s report shows that Canadians are more aware than ever of the importance of Asia to our economic
future. However, there is less consensus
– and in some...
23 Avril 2012
Canada is back in the game in Asia. With two recent visits by Prime Minister Stephen Harper (to China, Thailand, Korea, and Japan) and a path-breaking trip to Burma by Foreign Minister John Baird, the government has begun a serious policy tilt toward Asia.The recent federal budget underscores this leaning toward Asia, with its focus on trade and investment negotiations across the region....
11 Avril 2012
High-level representatives from 53 states, including Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, will be in Seoul to attend the second Nuclear Security Summit on March 26 and 27. For Seoul, the summit presents several challenges which will have to be handled well if the meeting is to be considered a success. Author Paul Meyer argues that despite the challenge of a restrictive definition of nuclear...
23 Mars 2012
Building a mature and constructive relationship with China is in Canada’s interest. Such a relationship depends on China’s compliance with its own laws and treaty commitments that promote economic and trade cooperation together with human rights protection. Prime Minister Harper should encourage an integrated approach to trade and human rights to further human rights protection while also...
05 Février 2012