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Fall 2006 Topic:
Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament (Sept. 25th to Dec.1st)

Questions and Answers for Instructors

Q. I am preparing my course outline. Must I wait until September 25th to review the site content on Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament?

A. This fall's eDiscussion page is still under construction, but you may view an example of a previous eDiscussion on failed and fragile states at:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/cip-pic/current_discussions/fragile-resources-en.asp

You may also review some of the background material that will be on or linked to the site.

For more information on site content, please contact Sarah MacLeod (613-944-0661 or Sarah.Macleod@international.gc.ca).

Q. Can you provide some examples of how professors intend to use the eDiscussion in their classes?

A. Some professors have indicated that they will be using this fall's eDiscussion (Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament) as the topic for class debates and discussions. Others have indicated that they will be participating by having their students write policy position papers on the subject - either individually or in groups.

Q. Can students of Canadian Studies outside of Canada participate in the moderated eDiscussions?

A. The Canadian International Policy eDiscussions are aimed at facilitating discussion amongst Canadians. We therefore strongly encourage students of Canadian Studies classes outside of Canada to submit policy position papers instead of posting to the moderated eDiscussions.

Q. I would like to have my class submit a position paper, but I'm worried that we won't have enough time. Will you accept position papers after October 31st?

A. We would prefer to receive your position papers by the October 31th deadline so that the eDiscussion participants can benefit from your views. In order to include your paper's recommendations in the final departmental "Summary of Position Papers", it should be submitted to us no later than December 1st, 2006. Please submit your position papers in English or French.

Q. Will all the submissions to the eDiscussion site be available in English and French?

A. All documents provided by Foreign Affairs Canada will be available in English and French, including the department's "Summary of Position Papers" and the department's response to the public's input. We will not translate the individual postings or the position papers.

Q. After the eDiscussion on Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament, will you be hosting eDiscussions on other topics?

A. Foreign Affairs plans to moderate eDiscussions on new topics throughout the year. The themes and times will be listed on this site.