Roundtable discussion on Canada’s role in UN reform

September 26, 2005

Students, faculty, former or current UN and NGO workers, veterans, and interested members of the public,

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, Foreign Affairs Canada, in partnership with the University of Victoria and the Canadian Institute of International Affairs, will be holding a roundtable to discuss Canada’s role in UN reform. The roundtable in Victoria is one of twelve taking place across Canada, in preparation for a national roundtable in Ottawa on October 24th, 2005 (UN Day). Participants at the Victoria event will be asked to nominate two participants from the meeting to attend the national event in Ottawa.

When: September 26th 8:00 to 11:30 am



Where: Snowberry and Honeysuckle Rooms, University Club, University of Victoria.

Schedule:

8:00 - Continental Breakfast (provided)

8:30 - Chair’s Introduction

8:40 - Speakers on Canada and United Nations Reform:

Ferry de Kerckhove, Director General, International Organizations Bureau, Foreign Affairs Canada

Dr. Michael Webb, Political Science, University of Victoria

third speaker to be confirmed

9:10 - Question and answer session with speakers

10:00 - Coffee break (refreshments provided)

10:15 - open discussion

10:45 - Speakers sum up

11:00 - Selection of two participants to attend the National Roundtable

11:30 - Roundtable ends

This event is presented by the UVic Model United Nations Club and co-sponsored by the Centre for Global Studies, University of Victoria, and the Canadian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Chapter