Invitation for October 13: Distinguished Canadian Address

[Liza Bedard]

Greeting:



On behalf of Dr. Christopher Kirkey, the Center for Canadian Studies at
SUNY Plattsburgh invites you to the virtual Distinguished Canadian Address
featuring Dr. Donald Abelson, Director, Brian Mulroney Institute of
Government, Steven K. Hudson Chair in Canada-US Relations, and Professor,
Political Science, St. Francis Xavier University.



Presentation Title:

*"When Irish Eyes were Smiling: Prime Ministers, Presidents and the future
of Canada-US relations."*



Presentation Date, Time and Location:

*Thursday, October 13, 2022*

*5:00 p.m.*

*Krinovitz Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh *



Overview:

This address will highlight how and why the friendship between Canadian
prime ministers and American presidents can play an important role in not
only facilitating cooperation on key bilateral issues, but in managing or
accommodating dissent when major policy differences between the two
countries surface.  It has often been said that Canada and the United
States have long enjoyed a "special relationship", but in reality, they
represent two sovereign countries with political interests and agendas that
do not necessarily align. When conflicts emerge, and they invariably will,
it is critical for prime ministers and presidents to draw on their personal
interactions in order to better navigate one of the world's most important
relationships. While some leaders have been able to do this brilliantly,
others have succumbed to domestic and international pressures that have
compromised the strength and durability of the bilateral relationship.



Presenter's Short Bio:

Dr. Donald Abelson is the Director of the Brian Mulroney Institute of
Government, Steven K. Hudson Chair in Canada-US Relations, and is Professor
of Political Science, St. Francis Xavier University. Dr. Abelson is the
author of several books and is currently writing a textbook with Stephen
Brooks and Melissa Hausmann. In addition to his teaching and research
interests, Dr. Abelson appears regularly on various media networks in
Canada, the United States, Europe and in the Middle East to discuss
Canada-US relations and US foreign policy.



NOTE: As a reception will take place immediately after the discussion
concludes, your kind RSVP, either via email to lbeda001 at plattsburgh.edu, or
via telephone by calling 518-564-2383 no later than

Thursday, October 6, 2022  to help us confirm catering needs would be
appreciated.



Our sincere gratitude for your plans to attend; we very much look forward
to your presence.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XL5_o32TEmLP1ANuPeHYW7T6XS0wGmXC/view?usp=sharing







LIZA BEDARD

Office Assistant II

SUNY Plattsburgh

Center for the Study of Canada & Institute on Quebec Studies

(o) 518-564-2383

lbeda001 at plattsburgh.edu
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