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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style="word-wrap:break-word"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">On Thursday, November 19, 2026 the Center for the Study of Canada will be hosting a lunchtime presentation as part of our Professional Research & Development series. James Trottier,<b> </b>Fulbright Canada Visiting Fellow, will be offering a presentation titled, <b><i><span lang="EN-CA">Canada and the World: “What’s past is prologue.”</span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-CA"> </span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Overview:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Former Canadian diplomat James Trottier will discuss Canadian foreign policy under Prime Minister Mark Carney. In his widely acclaimed Davos speech on January 20, 2026, the Prime Minister spoke about a rupture of the rules-based international order caused by great powers flaunting multilateral rules, weaponizing international trade and finance and imposing their will on smaller countries and proposed middle power coalitions to resist great powers. His government has made a robust response to threats to Canadian sovereignty and its economy, including by imposing its own counter-tariffs. Mr. Carney has crisscrossed the globe to find reliable partners for Canada including, in particular, the European Union, selected Persian Gulf states and Asian countries. The Prime Minister is pursuing an integrated foreign and domestic strategy. Recognizing that a successful foreign policy must be built upon a strong domestic economy, his government has taken steps to overcome internal barriers to growth and trade and to kickstart the economy. Mark Carney benefits from popular support in Canada, in all provinces and territories and across party lines. Canadians view the Prime Minister as uniquely qualified to lead them at a time of risk and opportunity. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Speaker:</p><p class="MsoNormal">James Trottier is the 2026-2027 Fulbright Canada Visiting Fellow at SUNY Plattsburgh and is a Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, a lawyer, a former career Canadian diplomat and a commentator and analyst on North Korea and Asian political and security issues in media and at expert forums. His commentary has appeared in major Canadian media including the Globe and Mail, Montreal Gazette, Ottawa Citizen, Vancouver Sun, CBC TV and Radio, CTV, Global TV, Corus Radio, SiriusXM as well as foreign publications. In 2025, Trottier was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his work on international affairs. The Office of the Governor General states that the Coronation Medal is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada or have achieved outstanding accomplishments that bring credit to the country. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Mr. Trottier’s presentation will be held at the Center for the Study of Canada/Institute on Québec Studies, 102 Broad Street, to commence at 12 noon on Thursday, November 19.</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal">NOTE: Lunch will be provided. Your kind RSVP, either by email to <a href="mailto:lbeda001@plattsburgh.edu">lbeda001@plattsburgh.edu</a> or by calling 518-564-2383 by Friday, November 13th to help us confirm catering needs would be highly appreciated. </p><p class="MsoNormal">We thank you for your interest and response. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wb5fWiYANViwLcc_DFrybRoN2NIVwh3S/view?usp=drive_link">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wb5fWiYANViwLcc_DFrybRoN2NIVwh3S/view?usp=drive_link</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#156082"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div></body></html>