RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Vanda Felbab-Brown, August 10, 2009, The Diane Rehm Show
Vanda Felbab-Brown joined Diane Rehm to discuss President Obama's meeting in Guadalajara with leaders of Canada and Mexico on issues of mutual concern including escalating drug violence in Mexico, immigration and the economy. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Christopher Sands, July 13, 2009, The Brookings Institution
In an age of international terrorism and illegal immigration, a well-functioning U.S.-Canada border is vital for homeland security and also economic competitiveness. In a new report for the Metropolitan Policy Program, Chris Sands analyzes the current policy process for the U.S.-Canada border and offers recommendations for improving border policy to enhance both trade and security. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Steven Globerman and Paul Storer, July 13, 2009, The Brookings Instuitution
The authors of this report examine changes in the behavior of Canada-U.S. trade following the tightened border security in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Read More
PAST EVENT
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Washington, DC
As banking and financial systems in the United States, Europe, and around the world have been shaken to their foundations over the past two years, Canada’s banking and overall financial system has proven sound and stable. On June 23, Brookings and the Woodrow Wilson Center's Canada Institute will host an examination of Canada’s overall financial system, particularly its approach to financial market regulation, and explore potential lessons for other countries. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
May 27, 2009, The Brookings Institution
New rules set to start on June 1 will require passports at the U.S.-Canada border. Many fear that the new travel initiative will cause economic damage on both sides of the border. With these concerns in mind, Brookings and the Canadian International Council sponsored a forum that featured Homeland Secretary Secretary Janet Napolitano. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Pietro S. Nivola and John C. Courtney, April 23, 2009, The Brookings Institution
The Obama administration and Congress are working rapidly to design a new regulatory architecture for the nation’s financial system. “They might consider taking a page or two from a model next door—Canada,” write Pietro Nivola and John C. Courtney, as they explore why the Canadian banking system remains solvent and solid amid the current global crisis. Read More
PAST EVENT
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
8:30 AM to 3:30:00 PM
Washington, DC
The Metropolitan Policy Program hosted a discussion to help shed light on the evolving security and economic challenges associated with the U.S.-Canada border and to examine recommendations for improving border policy. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered the keynote address. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
John C. Courtney, June 10, 2008, The Brookings Institution
John Courtney examines whether “importing” the Canadian model of independent electoral boundary redistricting commissions would help the American districting problem. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
John C. Courtney, April 02, 2008, The Brookings Institution
On the anniversary of the massive electoral victory of the Progressive Conservatives on March 31, 1958, Brookings Canadian scholar John Courtney examines John Diefenbaker’s time as Prime Minister. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
John C. Austin, Britany Affolter-Caine and Elaine Dezenski, March 24, 2008, The Brookings Institution
The bi-national Great Lakes region can continue to model what economic regions will look like in the global economy—and also how they can thrive. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
John C. Austin, Soren Anderson, Paul N. Courant and Robert E. Litan, September 04, 2007, The Brookings Institution
For the past half century, the Great Lakes region has struggled to find its niche in a changing global economy. But the Great Lakes themselves can be a key asset in regional renewal. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Britany Affolter-Caine, James Milway and John C. Austin, March 28, 2007, Ontario Investment and Trade Services
In this presentation to a meeting of Canadian federal and provincial officials, Toronto area civic and academic leaders, and city officials, John Austin and Britany Affolter-Caine previewed the upcoming report on the bi-national Great Lakes regional economy and shared strategies for fueling economic growth across boundaries in the region.
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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Bruce Katz, John C. Austin and Paul Dimond, February 28, 2007, Opportunity 08
America's Great Lakes region, once the core of the nation's industrial production and wealth creation, is losing ground rapidly. This 12-state region reaches from Buffalo and Pittsburgh in the east, to Minneapolis-St. Paul and St. Louis in the west. The competitiveness agenda of the next president should include an investment strategy that focuses on regional assets and institutions that steer the transition to the knowledge economy. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Erica S. Downs and Jeffrey A. Bader, September 08, 2006, Calgary Herald
Opinion by Jeffrey A. Bader and Erica S. Downs, Calgary Herald (9/8/06) Read More