Back by popular demand, Fasken’s Canada-US panel will reconvene on May 13, 2025 to explore actions and intentions of the United States Government concerning Canada and discuss the Canadian response – political, economic, and social.
Keeping up with world events can be challenging. Our speakers will analyze current developments and offer insights on future directions. We'll explore the Trump 2.0 agenda in relation to the 2026 midterm elections and Canada's response to actions in the first 100+ days.
Moderated by Fasken’s Karen Sargeant, Managing Partner, Ontario, the panel will bring the audience current on the latest developments in and out of the United States as a backdrop to the discussions surrounding the:
Canadian Internal Revival:
- Geopolitical dynamics
- Political rejuvenation
- National economic diversification
- Inter-provincial cooperation
- Social boycotts
Canadian Positions On:
- Tariffs and trade
- Border security (Arctic and Southern)
- Defense
- Energy
Please join us in person in Montréal, QC, or virtually, for the next installment in this Fasken series on Canada's place in the world today and for years to come.
Missed our previous two panels? Click here to access Part 1 and Part 2.
Visit Fasken’s Canada-Trump Administration 2.0 page for timely podcasts, articles, insights and guides to navigating Canada-US relations.
Speakers
- Raymond Chrétien, C.C., Partner and Strategic Advisor, Fasken. Raymond served as the Canadian Ambassador to the United States from 1994 to 2000 and remains an advisor to the Québec Government on trade policy issues between Canada and the US. He is a member of the Canadian American Business Council and the Advisory Board of the Canada Institute of the Wilson Center.
- James Villeneuve, Senior Business Advisor, Fasken and former Consul General to Los Angeles from 2014-2018. James was actively involved in trade relations during the Trump administration. James has served on many boards during his career, including the Toronto Economic Development Corporation, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid, the Granville Island Trust, the Association of Canadian Advertisers, Carleton University, the Canadian Club, Teach for America, the United Way and the Regional Chamber and Growth Association in St. Louis.
- Clifford Sosnow, Partner, Fasken and internationally recognized taxation, trade, investment and anti-bribery law advisor. He is chair-elect to the American Bar Association's International Law Section and vice chair of the Responsible Business Conduct Committee of the BIAC. BIAC (Business at OECD) is a Paris-based global network that advocates on behalf of businesses to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
- Sarah Gingrich, Calgary-based Partner and co-Leader of Fasken’s Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions group, works closely with clients in the energy, oil and gas, and mining sectors. Sarah’s practice areas form an essential component of our trading relationship with the United States. Sarah is recognized by Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, the IFLR1000, and Legal 500 Canada.
- Dr. Laura Dawson (Guest Speaker), Executive Director, Future Borders Coalition. Prior to her appointment to the Future Borders Coalition, Dr. Dawson was the Director of the Canada Institute at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., Founder of Dawson Strategic, and Senior Economic Advisor at the US Embassy in Canada. In addition, Dr. Dawson co-chaired the selection committee for the Government of Canada’s 2021 New Frontiers in Research Fund and was named 2020 Person of Distinction by the Public Affairs Association of Canada. Dr. Dawson holds a PhD in Political Science from Carleton University.
Please note that the session will be held in English. Live French translation will be available.
Agenda
- 11:30 am ET Registration and lunch for in-person attendees
- 11:50 am ET Webinar registration opens
- 8:50 am PT
- 9:50 am MT
- 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET Panel presentation and Q&A
- 9:00 - 10:30 am PT
- 10:00 - 11:30 am MT
Cost
This event is complimentary
Type
Join us in-person for an exclusive opportunity to network with our speakers during lunch in our Toronto office, or you can attend via webinar
This program is eligible for up to 1.5 Substantive Hours with the Law Society of Ontario.
This program contains 1.5 hours of accredited content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “100+ Days into Trump 2.0: Canada Finds Its Feet - May 13, 2025”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.
For CPD/CLE in other jurisdictions, please contact your local Law Society.
Event contacts
Andrea Tulloch Marketing Events Manager +1 416 868 3329atulloch@fasken.com Fasken Events + 1 514 397 7508
evenements@fasken.com
