Publication

This paper summarizes a high-level discussion on the future of Canadian foreign policy sponsored by the Canadian International Council (CIC). During the talks, a number of common themes emerged, many of which are highlighted in the report. Taken together, they suggest that, despite the major cuts to the country's diplomatic, defense and development programs in the 1990s, Canada remains uniquely-positioned to make a meaningful difference in the world. The paper concludes that the main challenge for policy-makers is to recognize how Canada can help most effectively, and then to act accordingly.