November 19 @ 12 NOON - Invitation: Professional Research and Development Series

[Liza Bedard]

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, Fulbright Canada Visiting Fellow, will
be offering a presentation titled, *Canada and the World: “What’s past is
prologue.”*



Overview:

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.



Speaker:

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.



*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.*



NOTE: Lunch will be provided. Your kind RSVP, either by email to
lbeda001 at plattsburgh.edu or by calling 518-564-2383 by Friday, November
13th to help us confirm catering needs would be highly appreciated.

We thank you for your interest and response.

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