Events Archive

Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

"Child Soldiers in Uganda?" Signature Lecture and Cinema Series

CIGI
Child soldiering is a complicated issue, raising issues of accountability and reintegration, among others. This is particularly so in Northern Uganda, where children have been abducted and forcibly conscripted in the conflict with the Lord’s Resistance Army that has been on-going for more than 25 years. In this lecture, Quinn considers the efforts of both the Government of Uganda and NGOs within the country in this regard.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 11:45am - 1:00pm

Noon Lecture: Two Cheers for Carbon Markets

CIGI
In the 90s and early noughties we had expectations on how carbon markets should be designed and what they could deliver. Since then we have hard experience of designing and implementing carbon markets and we have learned some lessons – some expected and some surprising - in doing so. Looking at the experience of the EU Emissions Trading System and the first year of operation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative some of our original expectations may be need to be adjusted. Given the amount of time we have to drastically reduce our emissions of greenhouse gases and avoid dangerous climate change, how should we respond to this experience and what are the key lessons for those embarking on this process around the world?
Monday, February 22, 2010 - 11:45am - 1:00pm

Noon Lecture: Why Do Leaders Fail to Learn from History?

Noon Lecture Series with David A. Welch, Ramesh Thakur, Robert G. Patman, James G. Blight, and janet M. Lang
CIGI
Scholars and policymakers speak frequently of the “lessons” of history, and yet, time and again, leaders appear to misapply history when attempting to grapple with contemporary or looming foreign policy problems. Why is drawing useful lessons from history so difficult? What are the obstacles? Are there ways of reducing the difficulties, or avoiding the obstacles? The speakers and commentators will grapple with these questions, drawing heavily upon their original research, primarily on U.S. foreign policy decision making.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Afghanistan Series - Part Two: "Ending the Agony: Seven Moves to Stabilize Afghanistan"

CIGI
Former Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Afghanistan (2006-2009) and Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan (2003-2005) Chris Alexander will discuss the issue of stabilization in Afghanistan and his recommendations for achieving it.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Global Economic Governance Book Launch

Book Launch with Debra Steger, Thomas A. Bernes, Rohinton Medhora, Jennifer Hillman, Sisule F. Musungu, and Jeremy de Beer
University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law
Professor Debra Steger has released a new book entitled Redesigning the World Trade Organization for the Twenty-first Century, co-published by Wilfrid Laurier University Press, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). This event is presented by the Common Law Section of the University of Ottawa and the EDGE Network. It is co-sponsored by CIGI, IRDC and the Government of Canada.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Afghanistan Series - Part One: "From the Front Line: Canadian Forces in Afghanistan"

CIGI
Colonel Roch Lacroix recently returned from Afghanistan, where he served as Deputy Commander of Canadian and NATO Forces in Kandahar Province from February to November 2009. This activity will provide you with a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the counter-insurgency struggle taking place in this conflict-stricken region. Through his experiences, you will also learn how Canadian Forces are working to assist the Afghans in sustaining a more secure environment in order to facilitate development, reconstruction and law and order. The Colonel will speak on combat operations, the challenges of command during a demanding and complex mission, as well as the advances being made by Canadian soldiers and civilians in spite of the difficult conditions in the heart of Kandahar Province. You will not want to miss this informative discussion about the Afghanistan mission.
Friday, January 29, 2010 - 1:00pm - Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 4:30pm

Workshop: Globalization and the Making of Canada: Canada's International Economic Linkages from the Fur Trade to the 21st Century

Woerner House
The research presented at this workshop will also remind us that globalization is historically contingent and shaped by the decisions by policymakers and other actors. Another aim of the workshop is to connect Canadian historiography with the burgeoning body of literature on the history of globalization and international trade.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 11:45am - 1:00pm

Noon Lecture: "Addressing Armed Violence in East Africa" - SOLD OUT

CIGI
This lecture is SOLD OUT. If you would like your name on the WAIT LIST then please email Colleen Fitzpatrick at cfitzpatrick@cigionline.org. You will be notified via email should a seat become available due to a cancellation.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Community Event: "Power and Love: A Theory and Practice of Social Change"

CIGI
Adam Kahane will discuss power, our desire to achieve our own purposes, and love, our desire to heal the whole, as complementary drives that are both required to effect sustainable social innovation and change. Kahane will draw on his extensive experience with designing and leading complex multi-stakeholder change processes to offer practical guidance for effectively balancing these two--always present, usually polarised, often undiscussable--drives. Tickets $25 (includes a copy of "Power and Love" and a reception with Adam Kahane) To register for this event, please email: siglecture@uwaterloo.ca
Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Signature Lecture: "Global Warring: How Environmental, Economic, and Political Crises Will Redraw the World Map" - SOLD OUT

CIGI
This lecture is SOLD OUT. If you would like your name on the WAIT LIST then please email Colleen Fitzpatrick at cfitzpatrick@cigionline.org. You will be notified via email should a seat become available due to a cancellation.