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The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community.  Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests.

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Friday
November 15
at 9:00 – 10:15 ET
USMCA After the Election: Key Challenges and the Path Forward

Recent Events

Check out video and audio recordings from the Canada Institute's recent events.

Past Events
Digital Map of Canada and the United States
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Science and Technology
The 2024 Canada-US Legal Symposium | Artificial Intelligence Regulation, Governance, and Liability
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 9:30 – 2:00 ET
Arctic Angels in UTQIAGVIK
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Security and Defense
The DOD's New Arctic Strategy: An In-Depth Discussion
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:00 – 12:15 ET
Canada and Latvia
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NATO
Canada’s Contribution to Deterrence and Defense on NATO’s Eastern Flank
On Monday, June 24, 2024 at 9:00 – 10:00 ET
Jerome Powell at Canada Economic Forum Event
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Geoeconomics
LAUNCH | The Washington Forum on the Canadian Economy
On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 1:15 – 2:15 ET
Canada and US flags
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Global Alliances & Partnerships
Roadmap at Three: Progress Report on a Renewed US-Canada Partnership
On Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 2:00 – 3:00 ET
Prison Bars
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Hostage Diplomacy as an International Security Threat: Strengthening our Collective Action, Deterrence and Response
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 1:00 – 4:00 ET
Canadian and US Flags on a Table
Event
Geoeconomics
Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance in Canada and the United States | The Wilson Canada-US Legal Issues Symposium 2023
On Monday, November 6, 2023 at 9:00 – 12:30 ET
9/11 Light Memorial over the NYC Skyline
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Security and Defense
Book Talk | The Legacy of 9/11: Views from North America
On Friday, September 8, 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00 ET
Silhouette profile group of men and women of diverse culture.
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LAUNCH | The Lancet Commission on peaceful societies through health equity and gender equality
On Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 9:00 – 10:30 ET
Smoke and smog emissions
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Environment
A Transatlantic Dialogue: Carbon Pricing and the Energy Transition
On Friday, June 9, 2023 at 9:00 – 10:30 ET
European and US flags in European Council in Brussels
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Critical Minerals
The Inflation Reduction Act and the Green Deal Industrial Plan: Transatlantic Cooperation on Critical Minerals
On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 9:00 – 10:30 ET
A picture of the seven flags of the G7 countries on fracturing glass shards.
Event
Geoeconomics
Prospects for G7 Leadership in a Fractured World
On Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:00 – 11:00 ET

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Navigating US-Canadian Relations Through Stormy Waters
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National Security
The Growing Dispute Between Canada and India: Relations at New Low
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Global Alliances & Partnerships
Canada-India Relations at Breaking Point: Diplomats Expelled Over Sikh Activist Murder Allegations
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CBC News Network's Natasha Fatah talks to Xavier Delgado on Canada-India relations
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Americas 360 Podcast

Americas 360 is a podcast about the "innumerable ties" among the nations of the Western Hemisphere. Get the inside scoop and the outside perspective on the latest developments from Canada, Latin America, and everywhere in between. Americas 360 is a production of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, with experts from the Argentina Project, Brazil Institute, Canada Institute, Latin American Program, and Mexico Institute.

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Canusa Street Podcast

Welcome to Canusa Street, at the intersection of Canada-US relations. Join hosts Christopher Sands of the Wilson Center Canada Institute and Beth Burke of the Canadian American Business Council as they explore the nuanced issues that constitute the bilateral relationship. Canusa Street is a production of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Canadian American Business Council.

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Thinking Canada

Thinking Canada is a series of commentaries and working papers on public policy issues in Canada, topics relevant to US-Canadian relations, and the North American region written by Canada Institute experts.

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NATO at 75

April 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Ahead of the annual summit of NATO heads of state, the Wilson Center is exploring the challenges, opportunities, and legacy of the most successful alliance in history.

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Snapshots from the Canada Institute

Take a look at some highlights from our panels, briefings, and other programming.

2024 CUSL Symposium Panel 3
Fireside Chat CUSL Symposium 2024
AMG Opening Remarks CUSL Symposium 2024
Christopher Sands at the PNWER 2024 Conference
Kinew and Doer Manitoba Breakfast
Jerome Powell at WFCE Launch
Xavier Delgado WFCE Launch
Melanie Joly at Wilson Hostage Diplomacy
Antony Blinken at Wilson
Rachel Fredman-Lyngaas Economic Sanctions
Christopher Sands at the 2023 Banff Forum
Christopher Sands and Frederick Gagnon NEG/ECP 2023
Lt-Gen Eric Kenny and the Canada Institute
Xavier Delgado North America 3
ENAP Summer School Group Photo
David Cohen at the Wilson Center
Anand Champagne Event, Christopher Sands Moderating
Brian Nichols with Canada Institute Banner
Christopher Sands and Scott Moe
Houston Podcast with Sands and Greenwood
Jason Kenny and Pathways Event CI
Mary Ng at the Wilson Center
Trudeau at Wilson Smiling
Full Panel at Trudeau Event
2024 CUSL Symposium Panel 3
Fireside Chat CUSL Symposium 2024
AMG Opening Remarks CUSL Symposium 2024
Christopher Sands at the PNWER 2024 Conference
Kinew and Doer Manitoba Breakfast
Jerome Powell at WFCE Launch
Xavier Delgado WFCE Launch
Melanie Joly at Wilson Hostage Diplomacy
Antony Blinken at Wilson
Rachel Fredman-Lyngaas Economic Sanctions
Christopher Sands at the 2023 Banff Forum
Christopher Sands and Frederick Gagnon NEG/ECP 2023
Lt-Gen Eric Kenny and the Canada Institute
Xavier Delgado North America 3
ENAP Summer School Group Photo
David Cohen at the Wilson Center
Anand Champagne Event, Christopher Sands Moderating
Brian Nichols with Canada Institute Banner
Christopher Sands and Scott Moe
Houston Podcast with Sands and Greenwood
Jason Kenny and Pathways Event CI
Mary Ng at the Wilson Center
Trudeau at Wilson Smiling
Full Panel at Trudeau Event
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Canada Institute Senior Program Associate Xavier Delgado, Science, Technology, and Innovation Program Director Kellee Wicker, Microsoft Corporation Senior Director for AI Governance Kate Purchase, and AWS Global Lead for AI Policy Marc-Etienne Ouimette speak at the 2024 Canada-US Legal Symposium (October 2024).
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Canada Institute Director Christopher Sands leads a fireside chat with Mark Schaan, Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Artificial Intelligence), and Elham Tabassi, Associate Director for Emerging Technologies at NIST (October 2024).
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Ambassador Mark Green, Wilson Center President and CEO, gives opening remarks at the 2024 Canada-US Legal Symposium (October 2024).
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Canada Institute Director Christopher Sands speaks onstage with President of Canada's Treasury Board Anita Anand at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region Summit in Whistler, BC (July 2024).
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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew shakes hands with Canada Institute Advisory Board Co-Chair Gary Doer at a breakfast reception for Manitoba's Trade Delegation in Washington, DC (April 2024).
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the launch of the Washington Forum on the Canadian Economy (April 2024).
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Xavier Delgado, Research Director for the Washington Forum on the Canadian Economy, speaks at the Forum's launch event (April 2024).
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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly gives a keynote speech on hostage diplomacy at the Wilson Center (February 2024).
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at an event on hostage diplomacy hosted by the Canada Institute (February 2024).
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Rachel Fredman-Lyngaas, Chief Sanctions Economist for the US Department of Treasury, speaks at a panel on Canadian and US economic sanctions policies (November 2023).
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Canada Institute Director Christopher Sands and Jennifer Welsh, Canada 150 Research Chair in Global Governance and Security at McGill University, speak at the 2023 Banff Forum (October 2023).
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Canada Institute Global Fellow Frederick Gagnon and Director Christopher Sands present to an audience at the 2023 conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canada Premiers (September 2023).
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Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, with experts from the Canada Institute and Embassy of Canada (September 2023).
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Canada Institute Associate Xavier Delgado speaks at a reception for young North Americans hosted by the Canada Institute (July 2023).
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A group of students and administrators from l'École Nationale d'Administration Publique (ENAP) pose after a week-long summer school session hosted by the Wilson Center (June 2023).
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US Ambassador to Canada David Cohen speaks at an event on cross-border economic opportunities sparked by US industrial policy (May 2023).
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Canada Institute Director Christopher Sands moderates an event with Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development François-Philippe Champagne and Minister of National Defence Anita Anand (February 2023).
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Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols speaks at a preview of the Tenth North American Leaders' Summit (January 2023).
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Canada Institute Director Christopher Sands after a roundtable discussion on critical minerals and supply chains (December 2022).
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Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston poses with Canusa Street co-hosts Maryscott "Scotty" Greenwood and Christopher Sands.
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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney participates in a public roundtable with representatives from the Pathways Alliance (June 2022).
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Minister Mary Ng answering a question from the audience.
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