Presented by:
The Honourable Ralph Goodale, High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
About the presentation:
History demonstrates that there are often pivotal times and events that change the political and economic direction of countries. Now is such a time for the United Kingdom. Presently in the midst of a significant economic upheaval resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit, the United Kingdom is also transitioning from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III. This has opened questions about the role of the monarchy not only in the UK but also in its former colonies. These challenges are further compounded by the first major European conflict since the Second World War and what appears to be a return to a period of increased tension among the major world powers. The uncertainty that faces the UK is only matched by the political instability that has resulted in four Prime Ministers in the last seven years. As the Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and a highly respected politician in Canada, Mr. Goodale brings a unique perspective on what Canada can learn from the challenges facing the UK and their response.
Speaker bio:
Raised on a family farm near Wilcox, Saskatchewan, Ralph Goodale received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Regina in 1971, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan in 1972. He has practical experience in business, agriculture, law, and broadcasting, as well as federal and provincial politics.
He was first elected to the Parliament of Canada in 1974 at the age of 24, representing Assiniboia in Saskatchewan. In the 1980s, he served as leader of the provincial Liberal Party, and was elected to the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly in 1986.
Mr. Goodale returned to the House of Commons in 1993 as the Member of Parliament for Wascana, and was subsequently re-elected in 1997, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2011 and 2015. He served in the federal Cabinet as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Minister of Natural Resources, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
In March 2020, Mr. Goodale was appointed special advisor to the Prime Minister for Canada’s ongoing response to Iran’s shooting down of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752.
Event Details:
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm CST (Saskatchewan Time)
This event is being hosted through Zoom. A confirmation email, including the Zoom connection details, will be sent to the email address provided once you register online.
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- 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM CST
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