Climate Change and The Arctic: Profound Disruption, Uncertain Impact
Friday, April 23rd, 2021 8:45 AM - 4:45 PM
Canada-United States Law Institute 45th Annual Conference
Co-Sponsored by the Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law
This program is eligible for up to 5.5 substantive CPD hours in Ontario at no cost.
$50 CLE fee
$0 general registration (no CLE)
Event Description
The Arctic feels the impact of climate change more intensely than the rest of the globe. Regardless of national and international efforts to mitigate the emissions that drive climate change, much of the ongoing change in the Arctic is already established and will continue to accelerate. These changes will dramatically affect not only the Arctic’s environment, but also its security, defense, and ability to be exploited for its resources and used for transportation. This year's annual conference will delve into these emerging issues in the Arctic from the perspective of trans-border impact, initiatives and need for cooperation. Our expert panelists and distinguished lecturers will cover issues ranging from the concrete change taking place, to emerging national security issues, to economic growth and regulation, to the impact on and role of indigenous peoples. Our guests and presenters from government, academia, and industry will review these topics from their national and sector viewpoints and engage the audience in much-needed dialogue on the issues.
Agenda
8:45 a.m. |
Welcome and Introduction Dean Erika Chamberlain, President, Canada-United States Law Institute, Dean of Law, University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law Dean Michael P. Scharf, President, Canada-United States Law Institute, Dean, Case Western Reserve University School of Law |
9 a.m. |
Climate Change’s Profound Disruption of the Arctic Moderator: Dr. Christopher Sands, Ph.D., Director, Canada Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and Senior Research Professor at Johns Hopkins University, Paul H. Nitze School for Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
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10:25 a.m. |
The Arctic as Emerging Geopolitical Flashpoint Moderator: Peter MacKay PC QC, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP, former Canadian Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Minister of National Defence, and Minister of Parliament
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11:50 a.m. |
Canadian Distinguished Lecture Introduction: The Honourable James Peterson, Counsel, Fasken LLP, former Canadian Minister of International Trade, Member of Canadian Parliament
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12:35 p.m. |
Presentation of the Henry T. King Award and Sidney J. Picker Awards
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1:05 p.m. |
United States Distinguished Lecture Introduction: The Honorable James Blanchard, Partner, DLA Piper LLP, former Governor of Michigan, United States Ambassador to Canada, United States Representative
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1:50 p.m. |
Tensions and Opportunity in Arctic Development and Stewardship Moderator: Prof. Jonathan Adler, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, and Director, Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law at CWRU School of Law
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3:15 p.m. |
What Climate Change Means for Arctic Indigenous Peoples Moderator: Wayne D. Garnons-Williams, Chair, International Intertribal Trade and Investment Organization, and Director, Council of the Great Lakes Region
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4:30 p.m. |
Closing Remarks Prof. Chios Carmody, Canadian National Director, Canada-United States Law Institute, Associate Professor, University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law |
Event Location
virtual only

Sponsored by the Canada-United States Law Institute at Case Western Reserve University School of Law and The University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law