Engaging Latin America: Governance, Security and Commercial Opportunities 

Overview

Delivery method

In-person

Duration

3 days (7 hours/day, in-person)

Audience

Employees

Other Government Department Employees

Description

This course will explore the current political, trade and development trends in Latin America and Canada’s priorities and actions in the region, both at the bilateral and multilateral levels. As a country of the Americas, Canada places great value in fostering lasting and meaningful relationships with the countries and peoples of Latin America. The course will also present the key emerging markets that are of importance to Canada in terms of trade and investment. Experts from Global Affairs Canada and academia will engage in discussions with participants on current challenges, lessons learned and opportunities for Canada.

Learning Objectives

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

• Analyze evolving political, security, and economic trends in Latin America
• Understand how these dynamics impact governance, regional stability, development and international trade and investment, and potential areas for Canadian engagement
• Identify governance and human rights issues in the region and assess their impact on Canada’s strategic interests
• Analyse practical options for advancing Canada’s foreign policy, trade, investment and development interests in the region, in light of geopolitical and regional trends

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: 00017426