How can Canada shape a shifting global order?
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum was a clear-eyed assessment of a world in flux. As traditional alliances evolve and international conflicts multiply, how is Canada responding—and what more should be done to strengthen the country’s resilience? In this webinar, hear from UBC experts as they delve into what Canada’s role as a middle power will mean for democracy, economics, migration, global partnerships, and the country’s future. Consider what’s at stake for Canada—and how the nation can bolster its position within increasingly complex global realities.
Moderator
Peter Klein – Professor, School of Journalism, Writing, and Media, and Founder & Academic Director, Global Reporting Centre, UBC
Speakers
Dr. Irene Bloemraad (she/her) – President’s Excellence Chair in Global Migration, Professor, Departments of Political Science and Sociology, and Co-Director, Centre for Migration Studies, UBC Faculty of Arts
Dr. Maxwell A. Cameron, BA’84 (he/him) – Professor, Department of Political Science & School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, UBC, and President, Latin American Studies Association (LASA)
Dr. Swapnika Rachapalli – Assistant Professor of Economics, UBC Sauder School of Business
Recorded on April 16, 2026.
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THIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE PRESENTING PARTNERS OF FORWARD: THE CAMPAIGN FOR UBC
WITH ONGOING SUPPORT FROM THE ALUMNI UBC PILLAR PARTNERS
