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Future relevance

Practical knowledge

Outstanding delivery

Providing future-orientated professional training in the areas of Policy, Governance and Technology.

The Balsillie Executive Institute (BEI) supports career-focused objectives across various specialized areas within the wider realms of international public policy and global governance.

Situated at the heart of Waterloo’s intellectual square mile, the BEI’s commitment to the delivery of current knowledge and future trends, combined with the latest relevant skill sets in particular sectors, offers an unrivalled and truly unique experience.

The BEI’s suite of courses and masterclasses offer a dynamic and engaging delivery led by experts at the height of critical and intersectional research. This research-informed approach to practical training ensures that participants are exposed to the expertise of our range of affiliated research partners.

Coming soon

2026 Offerings

Canada-US Security Relations* February 23, 2026 $ 425 Masterclass
National Security and Intelligence Review System* March 23-27, 2026 $ 2150 Course
(in-person)
Canada's Future Military and Its Role* May 4, 2026 $ 425 Masterclass
Intelligence and National Security* June 15-25, 2026 $ 1825 Course
(online)
Intelligence and National Security* August 24-27, 2026 $ 2150 Course
(in-person)
Economic Security and National Security* October 19, 2026 $ 425 Masterclass
National Security and Intelligence Review System* October 26 - November 5, 2026 $ 1825 Course
(online)
The Canadian Public and National Security* November 23, 2026 $ 425 Masterclass

* Registration for this course will open soon. If interested, please email info@balsillieinstitute.ca to be put on the waitlist.

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The Balsillie Executive Institute is a subsidiary of the Balsillie School of International Affairs

COMING SOON - OnDemand learning arrives January 12, 2026