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University of Calgary launches initiative to study new relationship with the U.S.

  • The University of Calgary launched the New North America Initiative on May 16, 2025, to study Canada's evolving relationship with the United States amid growing trade and geopolitical turmoil.
  • This initiative responds to tensions caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and automobiles, as well as the replacement of NAFTA by CUSMA amid rocky Canada-U.S. Trade relations.
  • Researchers based in the university’s School of Public Policy will develop a vision for the future continental relationship and foster collaboration between Albertans and American academics to address deteriorating bilateral ties.
  • Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced $6.5 million in provincial funding over three years to support this initiative, with the aim to break away from traditional thinking as Carlo Dade said, "we aren't going back to where we were a few years ago."
  • The initiative highlights an important period of challenge in Canada-U.S. Relations, emphasizing the necessity for fresh perspectives and new contributors beyond the traditional centers in Ottawa and Washington to address ongoing uncertainties.
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Friday, May 16, 2025.
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