Canada-United States Relations

Overview

Delivery method

In-person

Virtual Classroom

Duration

2 days (7hours/day, in person) or 4 sessions of 3.5 hours (virtual)

Audience

Employees

Other Government Department Employees

Description

This course will provide participants with an understanding of the breadth and complexity of Canada-United States (U.S.) relations set against the backdrop of the priority that the Government of Canada gives to its relations with the U.S. in its foreign policy, as well as the challenges and current issues it faces in the management of the relationship.

Learning Objectives

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

• Develop an awareness of the evolution of the Canada–US relationship, with a focus on trade and security
• Understand the process of US foreign policy development
• Evaluate the evolving dynamics of the Canada-US relationship in light of current trends in US foreign policy
• Analyse practical options for engaging with key US actors in support of Canada’s interests

Notes: This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis.

For more information, please contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca

Legacy course code: 00016246