U.S. tariffs, a North American trade war and a growing “buy Canadian” movement have rapidly changed the economic and political landscape in Canada. 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø experts are helping Canadians make sense of these issues through events and discussions, in the media, and in opinion pieces and podcasts.
Amid rising trade tensions, shifting tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty, Canada’s role on the world stage has never been more crucial. On May 27th, join us for an exclusive evening of networking and insight as Chancellor Nadir Patel '93 sits down with Scott Dowding '99, President at SportChek to unpack where Canada stands in today's interconnected global economy.
An unpredictable trade war with the United States has Canadians wondering how their lives will be affected, how to respond and what this means for Canada’s economy. In this Inspiring Conversation, Debora VanNijnatten, professor of Political Science and North American Studies at 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø, moderates a panel discussion with 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø economic, supply chain and political science experts: Patricia Goff, professor of Political Science; Michael Haughton, the CN Fellow in Supply Chain Management; and Stephen Snudden, assistant professor of Economics.
The hosted a keynote address and in-depth discussion on the latest strategies to combat disinformation.
The keynote was presented by Siim Kumpas, Head of the Policy, Strategy, and Global Priority Issues Team within the Strategic Communication Division of the European External Action Service (EEAS). A panel of leading Canadian experts then discussed the implications of disinformation on national security, democracy, and public trust. The panel included Jennifer Irish (Information Integrity Lab, University of Ottawa), Marcus Kolga (DisinfoWatch), and Aengus Bridgman (Media Ecosystem Observatory, University of Montreal), moderated by BSIA director Ann Fitz-Gerald. The discussion highlighted the role of technology, policy, and education in mitigating the effects of disinformation and foreign interference in Canada.
The History program at 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø’s Brantford campus presented “Like Sleeping Next to an Elephant,” a panel discussion with historical perspectives on Canada-U.S. relations.
The latest instalment in the People Make History lecture series featured Professor Lara Campbell from Simon Fraser University; Tim Cook, chief historian and director of research at the Canadian War Museum; and Asa McKercher, Steven K. Hudson Research Chair in Canada-U.S. Relations at St. Francis Xavier University.
Donald Trump wants Canada to be his 51st State. He isn’t the first American leader to think that way, and he won’t be the last. One of the leading historians of the Canadian-American relationship, Norman Hillmer, reflects on how Canada resisted the United States in the past, and he asks whether and how much present challenges are different from yesterday’s.
The theme of Economic Outlook 2025 was “Immigration challenges and opportunities for Canada in the 21st century” and featured guest panellists Pedro Antunes, chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada and Jennifer Hunt, an Economics professor at Rutgers University. The event was moderated by Jeff Chan, director of the 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (LCERPA) and professor of Economics. The event was hosted by LCERPA and the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø.
Coffee with Kyle is a podcast series hosted by Dean Kyle Murray of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø.
The episode Understanding Tariffs features Lazaridis School Associate Professor of Economics Azim Essaji discussing what tariffs are, why and how they are used between trading partners, economic uncertainty, and how tariffs can spark a trade war.
Read more 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø stories on our news hub.
Kelley McClinchey on TVO: What Ontarians need to know before crossing the border
CBC News: Trump and Ontario's tariff response likely to dominate Ford's throne speech
Melise Panetta in the Conversation:ÌýCanadian retailers are seeing a surge in domestic sales amid the ‘Buy Canadian’ movement
CBC K-W: 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø holding online community panel discussing U.S. 'Liberation Day'
CBC K-W: Simon Kiss on the issues at stake in the federal election
CBC News: Search numbers show Atlantic Canadians have gotten more interested in buying Canadian
Haldimand Press: US tariffs trigger uncertainty for Canadian steel
Today's Parent: Siobhan Chirico on how to talk to your kids about tariffs
Kelley McClinchey in the Conversation: Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism?
Business alum John McKenzie: U.S.-Canada trade fight will hurt people on both sides
Economics alum Carolyn Wilkins: Seven big ideas to help Canada win
CBC K-W: Marketing expert weighs in on the Buy Canadian trend
The Record: Canada can pull away from America and thrive, economists say
The Record: 60,000 Waterloo Region manufacturing jobs under pressure from Trump tariffs
Melise Panetta in the Conversation: Trump tariffs have sparked a ‘Buy Canadian’ surge, but keeping the trend alive faces hurdles
Ann Fitz-Gerald in the Globe and Mail: There is a method to Donald Trump's madness
CBC K-W: U.S. in talks with Ukraine to access rare earth and critical minerals
David Pfrimmer in the Record: The world needs more Canadian patriotism
CTV News: 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø student launches browser plug-in to help people shop Canadian
CBC: The Buy Canadian movement seems to be growing, but how long can it last?
Jörg Broschek in the Conversation: What Canada can learn from the European Union about dealing with chaos and crises
Patricia Goff in the Globe and Mail: If Canada isn’t careful, retaliatory tariffs will do more harm than good
Below is a list of 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø experts who can speak on the topics of tariffs, trade, consumer behaviour, Canada-U.S. relations and other related subjects.
This list does not represent the full breadth of expertise that exists at 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø. For an inventory of 51³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÍø’s faculty researchers, consult the .
