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Justin Trudeau, left, and Stephen Harper exchange words during the Munk Debate on foreign affairs, in Toronto in September 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Why Stephen Harper and Justin Trudeau have taken the same tepid approach to global affairs

Adam Chapnick, Royal Military College of Canada and Asa McKercher, St. Francis Xavier University

There have been major similarities between Justin Trudeau’s approach to foreign policy and Stephen Harper’s. But Canadian governments have limited flexibility in how they manage external affairs.
Canada needs to do better to attract top talent from around the world by supporting scientists and artists displaced by conflict and persecuted in their native countries. (Shutterstock)

3 ways Canada can welcome and support scientists displaced by war and persecution

Christina Clark-Kazak, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

People don’t lose their expertise when they cross borders. But they often face structural barriers due to language, precarious immigration status and decreased access to support from academia.
During last weeks in English-language debate, leaders mentioned foreign policy, but moved on without substantive discussion. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Federal election: How the next government can build a stronger foreign service

Caroline Dunton, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

The Government of Canada’s investment in its foreign service and broader foreign policy apparatus at GAC requires a significant overhaul and increase in resources.

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  1. Artists
  2. Canadian immigration
  3. Canadian politics
  4. Foreign policy
  5. Foreign service
  6. Investment
  7. Ottawa
  8. Persecution
  9. Scholars at risk
  10. Scientists

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