Join us as Ambassadors Campbell and Gabrič reflect on ways to advance the Canada-EU strategic partnership going forward, in an increasingly uncertain international environment.

About the speakers:

Ailish Campbell is Ambassador of Canada to the European Union. Before assuming her current position, she served as Chief Trade Commissioner of Canada (2017-2020) and in various other senior roles at Global Affairs Canada, Finance Canada, the Privy Council Office and Industry Canada. Ambassador Campbell holds a Doctorate in International Relations and was named a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum.

Melita Gabrič is Ambassador of the European Union to Canada. Previously, she served as Ambassador of Slovenia to Canada (2018-2020). She also held positions as Slovenia’s Director of Development Co-operation and Humanitarian Aid, and as Diplomatic Affairs Adviser to both the Prime Minister and President of Slovenia. Ambassador Gabrič holds a PhD in International Relations.

Achim Hurrelmann is Professor of Political Science and Co-Director of the Centre for European Studies at Carleton University. His research focuses on the politics of the European Union, with a particular emphasis on political discourses about European integration, the democratization of the EU, as well as Canada-EU relations.

Registration:

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