This masterclass will focus on the strategic policy development process and decision-making, prioritisation and accountability models which inform the policy process.
Evidence-Based Policy Analysis in a Digital Age Read More »
Since his inauguration in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has taken steps to proclaim and implement an America First strategy, has made annexationist threats, including against Canada, and has invoked a new version of Manifest Destiny.
The Trump Doctrine And The Future Of Canada’s Alliance Relationships Read More »
The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference issued its final report on January 28, 2025. The report looked back to assess foreign interference threats to Canadian elections and democratic processes between 2018 and 2024. Importantly, it also looked forward to discuss future threats and make recommendations, 51 in total, on how the government could be better
Foreign Interference: The Inquiry Report and Future Threats Read More »
A three-hour non-technical masterclass on the use of digital data and recent AI advances to understand and address global challenges. We will explore a range of recent cases around the world where these new data types are or could be used. Join this class to explore the opportunities–and the risks–of the next generation of global
Real-Time Data for Better Global Intelligence Read More »
Governance and management frameworks concerning the use and application of Artificial Intelligence demand organizations – across the private, public, and the not-for-profit sector – to acquire knowledge and develop capabilities to manage this critical resource. This course provides an in-depth overview of current issues concerning responsible and ethical AI governance; national and multinational protocols and
This masterclass provides a condensed learning experience in the three key areas of strategic planning: strategic analysis, decision-making and strategic choice, and strategic implementation. At the end of the masterclass, participants will be familiar with the trends and dynamics impacting each aspect of the strategic planning cycle, different national and regional strategic planning cultures, and
Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis Read More »
Traditional data sources lag reality often by weeks or months and often don’t capture the complexity of our economies and societies today. But each day, scanners, sensors, satellites, smartphones, and online platforms capture the details of our digital lives. The result of this “digital refuse” is the biggest database ever available. We can use these
Leveraging the Data Explosion for the Public Interest Read More »
The Five Eyes is an intelligence-sharing alliance of long-standing which is critical to Canada’s capacity to meet national security threats at home and abroad. The course will examine the origins and evolution of the FVEY, some of its key instruments, its value for Canada, and the nature of the Canadian contribution. This masterclass is offered
Understanding the Five Eyes and Canada’s Role Read More »
Increasing attention is being paid in recent years to threats to Canada’s economic security and the tools and capabilities needed to meet such threats. This course discusses concerns about rising economic espionage, intellectual property theft, cyber threats, research and development vulnerabilities in the private sector and academia. It examines changes to the ways foreign direct
This masterclass provides participants with an understanding of the major pieces of national security legislation including the CSIS and CSE Acts, the RCMP Act, the Security of Information Act, and the Investment Canada Act. It discusses legislative gaps and challenges moving forward. This masterclass is offered as part of the National Security Masterclass Series. Instructor:
Strengthening National Security Legislation Read More »
