NAFTA renegotiation, focus of 91ÑÇÉ« U’s Glendon Global Debates
TORONTO, October 20, 2017 – 91ÑÇÉ« is hosting , as part of its Glendon Global Debates series, on Oct. 19 at the Centre of Excellence, Glendon Campus.
Experts will debate the political ramifications of the proposed changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Canada, Mexico and the US Organized in partnership with the Canadian International Council–Toronto Branch, the discussion will emphasize the impact on Canadian companies, businesses and investors with ties to cross-border trade between the three countries.
WHAT: , a debate focused on:
- The political impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) discussions and the future of the Canada–US–Mexico partnership
- Canada’s political role in the negotiations
- Boosting Canada’s economy in light of new political realities
- Challenges and fallout from a renegotiated NAFTA
WHO: Panellists:
- , Director, Canada Institute, Wilson Center & Former Senior Economic Analyst, US Embassy in Canada
- , Arbitrator, international and domestic commercial disputes, trade and investor state disputes, competition issues (particularly mergers and acquisitions) and communications
- , Associate Professor of Strategic Management/Policy and International Business, Schulich School of Business
ÌýWHEN: Oct. 19, 2017, 7 to 9pm
WHERE: Room A100, Centre of Excellence -
is known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91ÑÇÉ« students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91ÑÇÉ« U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 26 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91ÑÇÉ« is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 295,000 alumni. 91ÑÇÉ« U's fully bilingual Glendon campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.
Media contacts:
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