Free Public Presentation
September 11, 2026 (Friday)
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Trinity Anglican Church, 196 Church Street, Liverpool
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Trinity Anglican Church, 196 Church Street, Liverpool
In an Age of Disruption:The Role of Diplomacy in Canada’s Security and ProsperitY
The affordability crisis, immigration levels, the future of NATO, changes to US policies and conflicts that emerge with great ferocity: whenever you turn on the news, there seems to be an article about one of these issues. Each subject has a relationship with Canada’s exposure to the world.
As a diplomat for over 30 years, Donica Pottie has an expert’s perspective on Canadian foreign policy. In her presentation, she will outline how embassies work, present illustrative case studies, and link current events to Canada’s foreign policy. She will highlight how diplomacy has been changing, including with the coming of age of artificial intelligence. The talk will be interactive and participants are encouraged to ask questions and share their points of view.
Global Affairs Canada is headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices within Canada - including one in Halifax - and over 260 embassies and consulates across the globe. Canadian foreign policy includes analysis/information-gathering, trade policy and promotion, consular affairs, support for human rights and the rule of law, and humanitarian assistance.
As a diplomat for over 30 years, Donica Pottie has an expert’s perspective on Canadian foreign policy. In her presentation, she will outline how embassies work, present illustrative case studies, and link current events to Canada’s foreign policy. She will highlight how diplomacy has been changing, including with the coming of age of artificial intelligence. The talk will be interactive and participants are encouraged to ask questions and share their points of view.
Global Affairs Canada is headquartered in Ottawa with regional offices within Canada - including one in Halifax - and over 260 embassies and consulates across the globe. Canadian foreign policy includes analysis/information-gathering, trade policy and promotion, consular affairs, support for human rights and the rule of law, and humanitarian assistance.
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DONICA POTTIE joined the Canadian foreign service in 1991. She had five overseas postings including three as ambassador (Cambodia; Thailand/Cambodia/Laos; Jordan). She also served at the embassy in China. Her headquarters assignments included positions as the Director of Human Security Policy, Director of Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, and Director-General of Consular Operations. Ms. Pottie received the Minister’s Award for Foreign Policy Excellence and the Deputy Ministers’ Award of Excellence for Policy and Program
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