ASPI Transcontinental Town Hall: Northern development in Australia and Canada

The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) is delighted to invite you to a special event - the 'Transcontinental Town Hall: Northern development in Australia and Canada'.

This hybrid event, hosted by ASPI’s Northern Australia Strategic Policy Centre, in partnership with the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, will provide a comprehensive overview of the significant similarities in the policy challenges facing both Northern Australia and Northern Canada.

Lack of infrastructure, weather extremes, population density, and geopolitical strategic significance are similar characteristics shared by the northern regions of our two countries. A vast store of expertise and knowledge could and should be shared to contribute to securing a safe and prosperous future for both the Australian and Canadian north.

This event will feature a keynote address from His Excellency Mr Scott Ryan, Australia's High Commissioner to Canada, followed by several brief mini-lectures presented by subject matter experts from both Australia and Canada, and a panel discussion moderated by Canadian Senator Vernon White.