Immigration Policy in an Era of Political Polarization: Riddell Forum 2018

Immigration Policy in an Era of Political Polarization: Riddell Forum 2018

Categories: Panel Discussions | Intended for

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Add to calendar

Location Details

The Fourth Stage, The National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St., Ottawa

Contact Information

Holly Klein-Swormink, 613-520-7560, holly.kleinswormink@carleton.ca

Cost

$0.00

About this Event

Host Organization: Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management
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Leading experts discuss policy-making in an era of political polarization:

How do we have a productive public debate on a hot-button issue like immigration?
Why has Canada been more successful than many other countries in dealing with immigration policy?
How do we avoid the problems that have plagued immigration policy elsewhere?

The panellists are:
Jennifer Ditchburn, editor-in-chief, Policy Options magazine (moderator)
Rachel Curran, senior associate, Harper & Associates
Nicholas Keung, immigration reporter, Toronto Star
Jamil Jivani, visiting professor, Osgoode Hall Law School
Andrew Griffith, fellow, the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and the Environics Institute

5-6 p.m. – Cocktail hour (Cash bar)
6-8 p.m – Discussion

Free admission. Seating is limited to those who have registered in advance. Please register at www.riddellforum2018.eventbrite.ca