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University of Calgary Launches Initiative to Reimagine Canada-U.S. Relations

The New North America Initiative will address trade tensions and geopolitical shifts under Trump, with Alberta set to provide funding support.

Martha Hall Findlay, left, chair of the University of Calgary School of Public Policy, and Carlo Dade, an international policy director at the school, in Calgary on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Overview

  • The University of Calgary's New North America Initiative aims to develop a forward-looking vision for Canada-U.S. relations amid ongoing trade challenges and geopolitical uncertainty.
  • Researchers will focus on immediate issues affecting Albertans, such as U.S. tariffs, and foster collaboration with American scholars to build mutual understanding.
  • The initiative seeks to move beyond traditional Ottawa-Washington channels, emphasizing innovative approaches and diverse perspectives to solve bilateral issues.
  • Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to announce provincial funding later today to support the initiative’s research and policy development efforts.
  • The program follows President Trump's recent executive order shutting down the Wilson Center's Canada Institute, a key platform for Canadian influence in Washington.