Brazil, the world's fourth-largest democracy, was until recently viewed as one of the leading emerging economies, and the government was widely praised for its capacity to reduce poverty and inequality. The onset of a deep economic crisis and the recent impeachment of Dilma Rousseff raises many questions about the future of the country and for Canada-Brazil relations. In this panel discussion, four well-known experts on Brazil will address diverse aspects of the Brazilian model and will discuss their views on how Brazil can recover its position of regional and global leadership.

Sean Burges, School of Politics and International Relations, Australian National University
Jean Daudelin, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA), Carleton
Ted Hewitt, President, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Charmain Levy, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Département des Sciences Sociales

Moderator: Marie-Eve Carrier-Moisan, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Carleton

To be followed by a reception (1:30 to 2:30 p.m.)

All are welcome!