Wilson Center Experts
Laura Dawson
Public Policy Scholar
Canada Institute
Contact Information:
T 202-691-4326
// F 202-691-4001
Expertise:
Economics and Globalization
; NAFTA
; North America
; Canada
; United States
Affiliation:
Former Senior Economic Analyst, U.S. Embassy, Ottawa, Canada
Wilson Center Project(s):
"Strengthening North American Economic Competitiveness in a Post-NAFTA World"
Term:
Sep 06, 2011
Dec 23, 2011
Laura Dawson is the President of Dawson Strategic and provides advice to business on cross-border trade, market access and regulatory issues. From 2008 to 2011 she served as senior advisor on U.S.-Canada economic affairs at the United States Embassy in Ottawa. Some of the recent initiatives she has worked on are the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council, the Border Vision Strategy, and the bilateral Government Procurement Agreement. She was a senior associate at the Centre for Trade Policy and Law, advising governments in developing and transition economies on trade and investment issues. Dawson holds a PhD in political science and taught at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. She is a Public Policy Scholar at the Wilson Center and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Major Publications
Related Content for this Expert
A Safe and Smart Border
December 12, 2012 // 9:00am — 12:00pm
Please join the Canada Institute for the launch of its 15th One Issue, Two Voices publication exploring the recent attempts to make the Canada-U.S. border safer and more efficient.
American author Christopher Sands, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, and Canadian author Laura Dawson, President of Dawson Strategic, will discuss the findings of their respective essays and offer analysis on the progress of negotiations on both Beyond the Border and the Regulatory Cooperation Council.
more
The Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Future of International Trade
August 08, 2012 // 2:00pm — 5:00pm
As the major trade initiative of the Obama Administration, the Trans-Pacific Partnership will broaden trade in the Pacific and may create a template for future, global trade negotiations. more
The Death of Trilateralism in the NAFTA Neighborhood: Views from the United States, Mexico, and Canada
December 15, 2011 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Three panelists reviewed the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the evolution of regional economic cooperation. more
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 more
Book Launch: The North American Idea
November 03, 2011 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
The Mexico Institute was happy to host Robert A. Pastor as he presented his new book, "The North American Idea". Mexican Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan and Canadian Minister Kevin O'Shea participated as discussants.
more
A Safe and Smart Border
December 12, 2012 // 9:00am — 12:00pm
Please join the Canada Institute for the launch of its 15th One Issue, Two Voices publication exploring the recent attempts to make the Canada-U.S. border safer and more efficient.
American author Christopher Sands, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, and Canadian author Laura Dawson, President of Dawson Strategic, will discuss the findings of their respective essays and offer analysis on the progress of negotiations on both Beyond the Border and the Regulatory Cooperation Council.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Future of International Trade
August 08, 2012 // 2:00pm — 5:00pm
As the major trade initiative of the Obama Administration, the Trans-Pacific Partnership will broaden trade in the Pacific and may create a template for future, global trade negotiations.
The Death of Trilateralism in the NAFTA Neighborhood: Views from the United States, Mexico, and Canada
December 15, 2011 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Three panelists reviewed the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the evolution of regional economic cooperation.
Book Launch: The North American Idea
November 03, 2011 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
The Mexico Institute was happy to host Robert A. Pastor as he presented his new book, "The North American Idea". Mexican Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan and Canadian Minister Kevin O'Shea participated as discussants.
