... relations in the twentieth century have been complicated at best and conflictual at worst. Though crisis has been avoided between the two Arctic states, the issue of Crimea as well as the war in the Donbass have nevertheless been calamitous. In what Canada perceives as Russian aggression towards Ukraine and the West and an encroachment on Ukrainian sovereign territory, Canada has been an adamant supporter of multilateral efforts to punish Russia for its actions. This has included, for the most part,...
... this sizeable wedge of our communities. The mortalities equate to a relatively small number of 2.5 per deaths for every 100,000 Canadians.
Andrey Kortunov:
Coronavirus as a Problem of Fathers and Sons
In contrast, the top 5 leading causes of death in Canada per 100,000 are:
Cancer: 68,000 deaths or 207.7 per 100,000
Heart Disease: 50,000 deaths or 152.8 per 100,000
Cerebrovascular Disease: 14,000 deaths or 42.3 per 100,000
Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases: 10,000 deaths or 30.0 per 100,000
Accidents: ...
Sitting down with Russia is question of pragmatism, not appeasement for Canada
The annexation of Crimea was a disaster for Russian-Canadian relations. There is no doubt that they are at their lowest point since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The problem, however, is not the weakening of relations between Canada ...
Russia and Canada face the need to build a balanced and cautious policy about non-Arctic states
The Arctic is currently undergoing significant transformations that are the result of climate change and the global general political processes. One of the trends that ...
... discussed in the course of the meeting: development of relations in Russia — US — China triangle and possible areas of work on strengthening international stability.
On June 14, 2019,
Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership
delegation from Canada headed by Joel Bell, Chairman of the Foundation, visited Russian International Affairs Council. The following issues were discussed in the course of the meeting: development of relations in Russia — US — China triangle and possible areas of ...
On April 5–6, 2019, St. Petersburg State University hosted VII International Canadian Studies Conference: “Canada and Russia: The Arctic Giants”.
On April 5–6, 2019, St. Petersburg State University hosted VII International Canadian Studies Conference: “Canada and Russia: The Arctic Giants”.
The conference was attended by Russian and Canadian experts ...
On March 25–30, 2019, the International Studies Association (ISA) held the 60th Annual Convention in Toronto (Canada). Each year, the convention gathers several thousand scientists from dozens of countries around the world, conducting research on the widest range of issues. Discussions were held in the framework of hundreds of thematic round tables, panels, and ...
On November 20, 2018, Russian International Affairs Council held a working meeting with Beverly Young, Senior Counsellor on Arctic issues, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, and Bruno Nordeste, Head of the Political Section at the Canadian Embassy in Russia.
On November 20, 2018, Russian International Affairs Council held a working meeting with Beverly Young, Senior Counsellor on Arctic issues, Foreign Affairs and ...
This book is a product of a multidisciplinary study of the main recent developments in Canada’s political, economic, and social life. Drawing on the earlier collective and individual studies, the authors have focused on the ongoing processes shaping the country’s near future.
This book is a product of a multidisciplinary study of ...
Policy brief #8/2016
The decline in global oil prices that began in the summer of 2014 carries with it a number of risks in assembling a whole range of major oil and gas projects, including shale gas extraction projects, deep-water offshore projects and projects in the Arctic shelf.
In these conditions, despite the ongoing surplus of global oil production in relation to consumption, the question nevertheless arises: how can we maintain current production levels in the medium and long-term and ensure...