eDiscussion Topic:
Showcasing Canadian culture and know-how abroad

eDiscussion Questions:
What role does Canadian culture and know-how play in our foreign policy?
How might the government best promote Canadian talent and expertise in the world?

View eDiscussion, open from April 4 to May 7, 2005

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Before posting to the eDiscussion group we strongly suggest you read/watch the international policy content presented on this site. We provide reports, netcasts and links to other resources to help frame our Feature Issue.

Key Departmental Resources

“Playing to our Strength: Diversity and Canadian Foreign Policy”
Speech by the Honourable Pierre Pettigrew, Gatineau, Quebec- October 27, 2004

Notes for an address by the Honourable Pierre Pettigrew, at the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, Montreal, Quebec- February 18, 2004

Meeting our Global Responsibilities - Budget 2005

Netcast Interviews

Canadians in England discuss their experiences working and studying abroad:

TOPIC	INTERVIEW SUBJECT
Canadian rower leads Cambridge to victory over Oxford in classic race	Wayne Pommen, PhD student at the Centre of International Studies
Former Canadian soldier discusses the realities of peacekeeping.	Kristian Gustafson, PhD in History at Cambridge University
Journalists for Human Rights director on setting up an NGO	Alexandra Sicotte-Lévesque, Director, Journalists for Human Rights
The importance of keeping Canadians connected abroad	Debra Davis, Managing Director for eh! Communications

Former Canadian international interns discuss their experiences:

TOPIC	INTERVIEW SUBJECT
Gaining work experience and self confidence working in Mexico	Sandra Péloquin
The Canadian advantage abroad	Marc Leblanc
Learning how to work in an international context	Peter Potsepp
Experiencing the "Orange Revolution" during a work placement in the Ukraine	Kelly Dirkson
Exploring being Canadian in a foreign country	Darius J. Dela Cruz
Learning about new cultures	Colin Macher

Other Departmental Programs/Resources

Arts and Cultural Industries
As part of its International Cultural Relations Program, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade provides support to the cultural sector through its grant program and its business development program.

International Academic Relations
Programs and information on Canadian education at home and abroad

International Scholarships Programs
Information for Canadian students abroad and international students in Canada

Canadian Studies Programs
Assistance for foreign academics who teach, study or do research about Canada

Canadians in the World
An educational research resource.

International Youth Programs
Work, travel or study abroad

Young Professionals International
First career related overseas experiences

Youth...on the move!
Youth opportunities in Europe

Canadian Culture at Home and Abroad

Canada in the World of Sports

Links to Cultural Sites

Culture, Heritage and Recreations

One-stop web access to government Culture, Heritage and Recreation services.

Canada’s Cultural Gateway
Share and exchange high quality information on the diversity and vitality of cultural life in Canada.
Connect to the history, art, peoples, places, sports, and media that help define who we are as
Canadians.

The Broad Stage of Canadian Culture

Innovation / Canadian know-how

Innovation Nation - Canadian Leadership from Java to Jurrasic Park

Canadian Foundation for Innovation

Canada’s Innovation Strategy

Regional Focus

Canadians in Asia Pacific
Canadian authors successful in Europe
Canada in Washington
Youth Mobilizing Education
Canadian Studies in the U.S
Canada Celebrates Native American Museum in Washington
Canada at the 2004 Athens Olympic and Paralympic Games
Canadian Studies Centre in Morocco
U.S Students in Canada
Canadian Films Tour Latin America
Canadian Culture on the World Stage
Hockey Night in Hungary