Geopolitics and the Indo-Pacific Region Series: Economic Dynamics and Global Implications (FON1-E28)

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

1.5 hours

Audience

All public servants at all levels

Description

The Indo-Pacific region currently makes up more than one third of global economic activity and is expected to account for half by 2040. The flow of goods, people, information and services between the region and the rest of the world is expanding rapidly, creating both significant opportunities and strategic challenges, including increased tensions between states. As a result, Canada’s future prosperity and security are closely linked to how well it navigates the changing economic dynamics of this critical region.

This event will provide an overview of the economic trends and challenges facing the Indo-Pacific region, and of how different countries are pursuing their own economic objectives in response. Speakers will discuss impacted sectors such as agriculture and agri-food, clean tech, critical minerals, aerospace and defence, and life sciences, in addition to issues such as supply chains, trade, industrial policies and economic coercion.

Participants will learn about the implications for Canada and how Canadian businesses and enterprises are engaging in the Indo-Pacific region to advance the economic objectives outlined in Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.

Learn more about the Geopolitics and the Indo-Pacific Region Series.

Speakers

• Kristen Hopewell, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Global Policy, School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, and Director, Liu Institute for Global Issues, University of British Columbia
• Trevor Kennedy, Vice President, Indo-Pacific, Business Council of Canada

Moderator

• Deanna Horton, Distinguished Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy; and Global Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars