Canadian Mining, Aid, and UBC: Development for whom?
Thursday November 7, 2013, 12–1:30pm
Liu Institute for Global Issues , Multipurpose Room
Yves Engler, acclaimed journalist and author, will speak on Canadian foreign policy issues vitally important to Canadians and particularly students at our university. His talk will explore the context of Canada’s use of diplomatic channels as a means to acquire mineral concessions for extractive sector companies headquartered in Canada. Afterward, a critical discussion will examine UBC’s new links to this industry through a new CIDA-funded institute headquartered at our campus.