Canada’s Economic Security and China

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual Classroom

In-person

Duration

2 days (in-person), or 3 sessions of 3.5 hours (virtual)

Audience

Employees

Other Government Department Employees

Description

This course will explore the trend towards the “securitization” of global trade; the actions of China as an economic actor in the global economy; and the implications for Canada as a trade-dependent middle power.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• define Canada’s economic security and its relationship to China as a global economic actor
• describe the economic security objectives and policies of Canada and its allies, with emphasis on areas of convergence and divergence
• describe the domestic and international drivers of China’s economic security posture
• identify the practical implications of Canada’s economic security policies for the Government of Canada and partners such as Canadian businesses and universities