Trudeau, Scheer, and the Future of Canada: Canadian Election Special
Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sponsored by the Canada-United States Law Institute and the Canada Institute at the Wilson Center
Event Description
Canada's federal election is in full swing, with the Liberal and Conservative parties in what appears to be a tight race. After four years in office, Liberal Prime Minster Justin Trudeau is vying for a second term, yet the Conservative Party led by Andrew Scheer is virtually tied according to the latest polls. Whether voters opt for continuity or a significant political shift, the results will matter to Washington, North America, and the world.
The Canada Institute at the Wilson Center and the Canada-United States Law Institute (CUSLI) will convene for an in-depth discussion analyzing the outcome of the October 21st federal election. Leading U.S.-Canada analysts, former diplomats and business leaders will address the implications of the election results for Canadian politics, Canada-U.S. relations, and Canada's engagement with the world.
Keynote
Nik Nanos
Founder, Nanos Research
Global Fellow, Canada Institute, The Wilson Center
Speakers
David Jacobson
Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada
Christopher Sands
Director of the Center for Canadian Studies, John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Special Guests
James Blanchard
Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada
Laura Dawson
Former Director of the Canada Institute, The Wilson Center
Jim Peterson
Former Trade Minister of Canada
Peter McKay
Former Defense Minister of Canada
Alexander Panetta or Luiza Savage
POLITICO
*Additional speakers to be confirmed.
Event Location
The Wilson Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
