February, 2012
Innovation Partnership
"I do believe that we are sacrificing something, not just personally but creativity, when we don't work together in places with a critical mass of thinkers," US Ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson during a Signature Lecture at CIGI.
On the international stage, Flaherty acts on principle
As The Globe and Mail's Kevin Carmichael reports from Mexico on the G20, he references the CIGI-INET conference "Sovereign Debtors in Distress."
Global Governance & International Relations
With the growing influence of countries like India and China, BNN looks at the changing face of international relations and global governance with Louise Frechette, CIGI distinguished fellow.
G20 rejects contribution to European bailout
In an interview with Kevin Carmichael of The Globe and Mail, CIGI Executive Director Thomas Bernes comments on the need for a more systemic approach to dealing with sovereign-debt. He says the European debt crisis shows that “lessons of the past have not been learned.”
York University, Balsillie think tank near $60-million deal on partnership
The Globe and Mail reports on the proposed international law program between CIGI and York University.
EU at stalemate over oilsands labelling
An important vote at the European Union Parliament over the labelling and classification of Canada's oilsands crude has resulted in a stalemate. CBC Radio's Eyeopener host David Gray discusses the issue with CIGI Senior Fellow Debra Steger.
Violence Continues to Escalate
In an interview with CTV News Channel, CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani discusses the Syrian crisis and what needs to be done to help the country.
York University joint law program with Balsillie think tank raises academic freedom issues
The Toronto Star reports on the proposed law program between CIGI and York University.
EU unlikely to get much help from G20
“Agreeing to offer help too quickly only weakens the incentive on governments to do what needs to be done,” says CIGI's Director of Global Economy James Haley, commenting on the possibility of a G20 intervention in the European debt crisis.
Zoellick resignation reignites debate over Western leadership
“If they allow this to go through this time, the IMF and World Bank will perpetually be in U.S. hands,” CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani says of the presumed US appointment of the next president of the World Bank.
Présidence de la Banque mondiale: aux émergents de trouver un candidat
In an AFP article on leadership at the World Bank, CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani comments on the viability of an Indian president of the organization.
Assessing Harper's China trip
CIGI Senior Fellow Debra Steger discusses the potential economic benefits of Canada Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to China.