The Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC), the Canadian Association of International Development Professionals (CAIDP) and the University of Ottawa’s School of International Development and Global Studies (SIDGS) invite you to
Canada at the World Humanitarian Summit: Opportunities for Leadership & Legacy
Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking discussion on today's global humanitarian challenges. Panelists will unpack the humanitarian space, highlight key concerns and challenges, make humanitarian policy and practice recommendations for the Canadian Government, and provide guidance on the WHS objectives.
Introductory remarks by H.E. Selçuk Ünal, Turkish Ambassador to Canada
Moderated by Susan Ormiston, Senior Correspondent | CBC
Humanitarian expert panel
Dr. Catherine Bragg: Former Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator | United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Susan Johnson: Deputy Secretary General and Senior Vice President | Canadian Red Cross
Dr. James Orbinksi: CIGI Research Chair & Professor in Global Health | Balsillie School of International Affairs
Political response panel
Pamela Goldsmith-Jones: Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs | Liberal Party of Canada
Tony Clement: Critic for Foreign Affairs | Conservative Party of Canada
Hélène Laverdière: Critic for Foreign Affairs | New Democratic Party of Canada
Elizabeth May: Leader | Green Party of Canada
The Humanitarian Event Agenda
5:30-6:30pm Humanitarian Fair & Networking Reception
6:30-8:00pm Expert Panel
8:00-9:00pm Humanitarian Fair & Networking Reception
For more information and to register, visit the event page.