Canada-Europe Transatlantic Dialogue/Dialogue transatlantique Canada-Europe

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The Canada-Europe Transatlantic Dialogue brings together scholars and partner organizations to promote research on relations between Canada and Europe (including the European Union), and on policy challenges of common concern to Europe and Canada. We foster Canada-wide and trans-Atlantic research networks as well as the dissemination of research findings to the Canadian policy community and to the public at large. The aim is to enhance the quality of public discourse and encourage research-based assessments of diverse responses to pressing policy problems.

The project produces policy papers and briefs on current issues, as well as downloadable podcasts. We hold workshops on targeted policy problems, bringing together experts and practitioners, as well as public symposia where the wider public can meet academic researchers, policy makers, NGO representatives, and experts from the business community. The symposia promote discussion of solutions to today's critical policy concerns.

This project is supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada under the Strategic Knowledge Cluster Program (2008-2015), as well as by participating universities, particularly Carleton University in Ottawa, where the project is housed at the Centre for European Studies (EU Centre of Excellence).

The Cluster supports a searchable database of experts on Europe, EUCAnet.

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Announcements

• Roundtable and Journal Launch – Comparing Modes of Governance in Canada and the EU: Social Policy in Multilevel Systems

  Where?: Campus View Room, Cadboro Commons, University of Victoria When?: June 4, 2013, 3:15 pm – 6:00 pm This event is part … Continue reading →

• CETD’s Immigration and Social Policy research group collaborators to participate in Annual Meeting of the Canadian Political Science Association

  The Canada-Europe Transatlantic Dialogue’s thematic research group on immigration and social policy, in collaboration with its partner organization, the Observatoire social européen … Continue reading →

• Policy Workshop – The European Union’s External Energy Relations: Russian and Canadian Dimensions

  When: June 13, 2013 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Senate Room (6th Floor), Robertson Hall, Carleton University Registration is required due to … Continue reading →

• Workshops and Seminars on Governing the Social Dimension in Canadian Federalism and European Integration

  The June 2013 issue of the journal Canadian Public Administration (Institute of Public Administration of Canada) will feature the theme: Governing the Social … Continue reading →

• Germany, the 2013 federal election, and the future of Europe – Guest speaker, Dr. Ernst Hillebrand

  The Friedrich Ebert Foundation and the Canada-Europe Transatlantic Dialogue present Guest Speaker Ernst Hillebrand Ernst Hillebrand’s Presentation (click on icon) On Monday, May … Continue reading →

• Capitalism, Inequality, and Democracy – International Workshop (University of British Columbia)

  Two CETD lead researchers, Dr. Kurt Huebner and Dr. Oliver Schmidtke, recently participated in the International Workshop: Capitalism, Inequality, and Democracy on … Continue reading →

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Latest Publications

• Commentary: Seven presentations in three European countries on my comparative governance research: what did I learn? By Dr. Donna E. Wood

   In February 2013, Dr. Donna Wood spent three weeks in Bolzano Italy as the federal scholar in residence at the EURAC Institute for Studies on Federalism and Regionalism. This commentary reflects insights gleaned from presentations Dr. Wood delivered during her time in Italy, as well as in the U.K. and Sweden.

• Policy Brief: Canada–EU Aviation Relations post-ICAO Meeting Concerning Emissions Trading System

  Armand de Mestral is Emeritus Professor, Jean Monnet Professor of Law at McGill University, and a Canada-Europe Transatlantic Dialogue Lead Researcher. Tanveer Ahmad is DCL candidate at McGill University.

• Policy Brief: Parties, Voters, and the Environment By Russell J. Dalton

  Russell J. Dalton, Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Irvine and founding director of the Center for the Study of Democracy at UC Irvine.

  This policy brief resulted from a workshop that explored public attitudes toward environmental issues and policies with a focus on the similarities and differences between Canada and Europe. The conference took place at Carleton University on Feb 8, 2013. The event was supported by the Canada-Europe Transatlantic Dialogue. For more information please visit the event page.

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Latest Multimedia

• Public Attitudes and Environmental Policy in Canada and Europe

  These interviews resulted from a workshop that explored public attitudes toward environmental issues and policies with a focus on the similarities and differences between Canada and Europe. The conference took place at Carleton University on Feb 8, 2013. The event was supported by the Canada-Europe Transatlantic Dialogue. For more information please visit the event page

  The interviewees were in conversation with Anca Gurzu, and the video slideshows were prepared by Caitlin Keaney, both of Carleton University.

  Miranda Schreurs is the Director of the Environmental Policy Research Center and a Professor of Comparative Politics at the Freie Universitaet Berlin. In this interview she discusses the green house gas reduction target goals of both the EU and Canada and their use and access to energy resources. She also touches upon public opinion and support needed for environmental policies to meet their goals. Podcast and Youtube video slideshow available below.

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  Russell J. Dalton is a Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Irvine and was the founding Director of the Center for the Study of Democracy at UC Irvine. In this interview he discusses the environmental platforms of national green parties and other political parties in the EU and Canada. He also describes the publics’ party affiliation based on similar attitudes towards the environment. Podcast and Youtube video slideshow available below.

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  Jon H. Pammett is Professor of Political Science at Carleton University. He is also co-Director of the Carleton University Survey Centre, and Canadian delegate to the International Social Survey Programme (ISSP). In this interview, Dr. Pammett describes the results from the ISSP and its connection to environmental issues in the Canada-Europe Transatlantic dialogue. Dr. Pammett also describes the role that environmental issues play during election, referendums and how they are presented in party platforms.

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• The Euro Crisis: How it all started and where it might lead

  These interviews result from a briefing about the Euro crisis for politicians, diplomats, political staffers and public servants that took place at Carleton University on Feb. 9, 2012. The event was supported by the Centre for European Studies (European Union Centre of Excellence) and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
  The interviewees were in conversation with Anca Gurzu.

  Achim Hurrelmann is Associate Professor of Political Science at Carleton University, Associate Director of Research at the Centre for European Studies and collaborator with the Canada Europe Transatlantic Dialogue. He assesses the economic and political responses to the Euro crisis, as well as the potential impact on European integration.

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  Patrick Leblond is Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa, an advisor to the Canada-Europe Roundtable for Business and CETD collaborator. He discusses how the crisis started, who is to blame and the potential implications for Canada.

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