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Episode Synopsis
On this episode of the Global Exchange, Ian Brodie speaks to Yaroslav Baran, The Hon. Peter MacKay, the Hon. John Manley, and Kathleen Monk about polarization, its effects on international affairs, and how to overcome it.
his episode is from our Annual Canada in the World Conference, which took place on June 2, 2023. This event was made possible thanks to the support of our strategic sponsors, Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics Canada, Irving Shipbuilding, and Pathways Alliance, and the conference Gold Sponsor Raytheon.
Participants biographies:
Yaroslav Baran is co-founder of the Pendulum Group – https://carleton.ca/politicalmanagement/people/yaroslav-baran/
The Hon. Peter MacKay is a member of CGAI's Advisory Council – https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#PeterMacKay
The Hon. John Manley is the chair of CGAI's Advisory Council – https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#Manley
Kathleen Monk is a member of CGAI's Advisory Council – https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#KathleenMonk
Host bio:
Ian Brodie is CGA's Program Director
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson
Recording Date: 2 June 2023.
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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
his episode is from our Annual Canada in the World Conference, which took place on June 2, 2023. This event was made possible thanks to the support of our strategic sponsors, Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics Canada, Irving Shipbuilding, and Pathways Alliance, and the conference Gold Sponsor Raytheon.
Participants biographies:
Yaroslav Baran is co-founder of the Pendulum Group – https://carleton.ca/politicalmanagement/people/yaroslav-baran/
The Hon. Peter MacKay is a member of CGAI's Advisory Council – https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#PeterMacKay
The Hon. John Manley is the chair of CGAI's Advisory Council – https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#Manley
Kathleen Monk is a member of CGAI's Advisory Council – https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#KathleenMonk
Host bio:
Ian Brodie is CGA's Program Director
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson
Recording Date: 2 June 2023.
Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast!
Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin.
Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
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