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About the Event

Free one-day student seminar with presentations from leading policy experts, Q & A, and informal discussions. Lunch is included.

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When

Saturday, March 9, 2019 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Where

Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel
110 9 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 5A6
Contact Name: 
Rachel Osterman
Contact Phone: 
(604) 688-0221 ext. 554
Contact Email: 
[email protected]

Bus Information

There will be complimentary return bus service from Edmonton to Calgary. If you wish to register for the bus, please indicate on the registration form.

From Edmonton:
6:30am – Departure from University of Alberta
9:30am – Arrival at the Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel

From Calgary:
4:15pm – Departure from Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel
7:30pm – Approximate arrival at University of Alberta

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About the Event

Free one-day student seminar with presentations from leading policy experts, Q & A, and informal discussions. Lunch is included.

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Speakers & Instructors

Elmira Aliakbari
Director, Natural Resource Studies, Fraser Institute
The State of the Environment in Canada Dr. Aliakbari will discuss the state of the environment... more

The State of the Environment in Canada 
Dr. Aliakbari will discuss the state of the environment in Canada to provide a clear understanding of Canada’s environmental record. She will examine the evolution of air quality in Canada from the 1970s onwards, and discuss how the current state of air quality compares to the stringent standards established by Canadian government policy. She will also outline the state of water quality in Canada and summarize Canada’s performance on a host of environmental indicators (including air quality, water quality, emissions per capita, etc.) relative to other industrialized countries.

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Bacchus Barua
Director, Health Policy Studies, Fraser Institute
Healthcare Performance and Policy Options for Alberta How healthy is Canada’s health... more

Healthcare Performance and Policy Options for Alberta 
How healthy is Canada’s health care system? Is there anything Albertans can do to improve the performance of their provincial system within the confines of the Canada Health Act? In this presentation, Mr. Barua will present objective international comparisons of performance, and propose some potential solutions for Alberta based on the experiences of other countries with universal health care systems.

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Steven Globerman
Senior Fellow and Addington Chair in Measurement, Fraser Institute
Is the USMCA Good for the Canadian Economy, and How Could It Have Been Better? The... more

Is the USMCA Good for the Canadian Economy, and How Could It Have Been Better? 
The renegotiation of NAFTA produced a new trilateral trade agreement: the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Since the performance of the Canadian economy is strongly influenced by its' trade and investment linkages to the U.S. economy, the details of the USMCA should be of great interest to Canadians. In this presentation, Prof. Globerman will review the main features of the USMCA, discuss how the USMCA differs from NAFTA, and explain how the differences might affect the performance of the Canadian economy going forward.

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Magatte Wade
CEO and Founder, SKINISSKIN
The Moral Impact of Entrepreneurship in Africa Senegalese entrepreneur Magatte Wade explains... more

The Moral Impact of Entrepreneurship in Africa 
Senegalese entrepreneur Magatte Wade explains how the only way to create prosperity in Africa is through entrepreneurship and free markets. She describes the heavy regulatory obstacles to launching and managing a business across Africa and shows step-by-step how entrepreneurs change lives by generating jobs by creating value for customers.

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Event Testimonials

  • Seminars like this one are a more approachable format to learning more about topics in public policy that otherwise may seem daunting, especially for a student.
    - Saskatoon
  • A thought-provoking experience that will challenge your assumptions and broaden your perspectives.
    - Ottawa
  • Amazing way to spend my Saturday. Very relevant and academic conversations inspiring students to professionally pursue these topics.
    - Calgary

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