Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner and program at 6:30 p.m.
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Star Sapphire Ballroom
1038 Canada Place
Vancouver, B.C.
Canada's Forward Agenda: An Evening with Hon. John Baird
Protecting Canada's Interests, Promoting Canadian Values: Positioning Our Country for Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity
Canada’s Conservative government has made the diversification of foreign trade a major priority. Nowhere is that more important than in western Canada where commodity exports are the lifeblood of its vibrant and growing economy.
Please join The School of Public Policy in welcoming Hon. John Baird to a prestigious dinner in Vancouver to discuss the future of trade, growth and Canada’s economic future. This is a “must attend” event for anyone with an interest in Canada’s economic policy direction.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Reception at 6:00 p.m.; Dinner and Program at 7:00 p.m.
Fairmont Palliser Hotel,
Crystal Ballroom
133 9th Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB
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Strategic Responses to the Challenge of a Nuclear Iran
Dr. Uzi Arad, IDC Herzliya, former National Security Advisor to the PM and Head of the NSC
Preventing Iran from militarizing its nuclear technology is a significant priority for the Western world. Please join The School of Public Policy, the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies and the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute as they host Dr. Uzi Arad, former National Security Advisor to Benjamin Netanyahu, who will discuss strategies and options for responding to Iran’s nuclear development. This issue may the most important global issue of the year, not just for the Middle-East, but for the world.
Thursday, May 24, 2012untilFriday, May 25, 2012
University of Calgary Downtown Campus Event Centre,
906 8th Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB
Nobody Knows Anything: Canada’s Cyber Insecurities
Conference Topics:
- State of the Art – Attackers & Targets
- State of the Art – Defence
- Deterrence – Uniting the Defence
- Blue Sky Assessment
- Cyber Policy Recommendations
Featured Speakers: John Adams, John Aycock, Ron Deibert, John Sheldon, Harvey Rishikof
Wednesday, June 6, 2012untilFriday, June 8, 2012
Delta Lodge at Kananaskis
Kananaskis, Alberta
Excellence in Government Affairs- Executive Training
The New Reality: Implications for Government Affairs of a Majority Conservative Government
The intensive two-day program will be led by Darrel Reid, former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister. This is a "must-attend" event for professionals in government, regulatory or stakeholder affairs, and those whose work involves interacting with governments.
Confirmed Speakers:
Ian Brodie, Former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister
Guy Giorno, Former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister
Mark Reder, Partner, Fleishman Hillard International Communications
Darrel Reid, Executive Fellow, The School of Public Policy
Scott Reid, Commentator, former Liberal Party strategist
Jack Mintz, Director and Palmer Chair, The School of Public Policy
André Turcotte, President, Feedback Research Corporation
Price: $3,500 (meals & accommodation included)
For more information or to register, please contact:
Christine Verdonck, Manager, Executive Programs & Outreach
403.220.6836 or verdonck@ucalgary.ca