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A Northern View: Canada’s Climate Claims and Obligations
May 16, 2012Reneging on Kyoto, Keystone pipeline drama, pain at the pump, re-aligned Arctic sovereignty, melting outdoor hockey rinks – all these aspects of climate change are being discussed in Canada.
However, Canadians, as potential citizens of the next energy superpower, need a more comprehensive and enriching debate. Climate change adaptation measures, at home and abroad, are inevitable, but the issue has largely been ignored by the federal government thus far.
Ambassador Carlos Pascual's "Energy in the Americas"
May 16, 2012Ambassador Carlos Pascual offered a keynote address on hemispheric energy affairs and the development of renewable energy in the Americas at the May 11 Wilson Center conference, "Energy in the Americas."
Have Canada's Rules Helped Avoid Big Oil Spills?
Apr 05, 2012Two years after Deepwater Horizon, memories linger of the massive Gulf oil disaster. In this interview, experts contrast Canada’s unique drilling regulations, which split responsibilities between Ottawa and the provinces, with a US regulatory framework overseen exclusively at the federal level.
Canada Institute Internship - Summer Semester
Jan 26, 2012The Canada Institute seeks a qualified part-time intern for the summer semester with an interest in, coursework related to, or experience working on Canadian policy topics and Canada-U.S. issues. Please note the deadline for the summer semester is April 1.
Quebec Junior Scholars Program 2012
Jan 20, 2012The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is pleased to announce the 2012 Quebec Junior Scholar Program. A junior scholar from Quebec will be selected to carry out advanced policy-oriented research and writing designed to bridge the gap between the academic and policy communities.
Canada Institute's Beyond the Border Initiative
Dec 14, 2011The Wilson Center’s Canada Institute has launched a major initiative to measure the progress of the “Beyond the Border” agreement unveiled by President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Monitoring the Beyond the Border Action Plan
Dec 08, 2011The Wilson Center’s Canada Institute launches a major initiative to measure the progress of the “Beyond the Border” agreement unveiled by President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
U.S.-Canada Beyond the Border and Regulatory Cooperation Council Initiatives
Dec 08, 2011Click here to read all the Action Plan documents.
Why new U.S.-Canada border plan will boost manufacturing and Ohio exports: Laura Dawson and Paul Frazer
Dec 08, 2011Canada Institute public policy scholar Laura Dawson and Co-Chair of the Canada Institute's Advisory Board Paul Frazer break down how the new U.S.-Canada Beyond the Border Action Plan and Regulatory Cooperation Council Action Plan will help North America's manufactoring sector
Laura Dawson comments on new U.S.-Canada border agreement
Dec 07, 2011Canada Institute public policy scholar Laura Dawson speaks to news media about the new Beyond the Border action plan and what it means for the U.S.-Canada relationship in light of the Keystone XL pipeline delay.
