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2023 Lionel Gelber Prize awarded to Susan L. Shirk for Overreach: How China Derailed Its Peaceful Rise

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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Lionel Gelber Prize is awarded annually by an international jury, in partnership with University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

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  • Lionel Gelber Prize is awarded annually by an international jury, in partnership with University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
    TORONTO and WASHINGTON, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Judith Gelber, Chair of the Lionel Gelber Prize board, announced today that the winner of the 2023 Lionel Gelber Prize is Overreach: How China Derailed Its Peaceful Rise by Susan L. Shirk, published by Oxford University Press.
  • The prize is presented by the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
  • Overreach is an analysis of the leading contemporary challenge in geopolitics by a long-time close observer of China.
  • "Shirk skillfully answers two critical questions for managing the 'China problem': how did we get here and where are we going?"

2023 Lionel Gelber Prize awarded to Susan L. Shirk for Overreach: How China Derailed Its Peaceful Rise

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Monday, April 10, 2023
University of Toronto Faculty of Law, Revolution, Partnership, University, Public policy, Munk School of Global Affairs, Politics, Spin, CAD, 20th century, Shirk, Oxford University Press, Lionel Gelber Prize, Century, Lionel

TORONTO and WASHINGTON, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Judith Gelber, Chair of the Lionel Gelber Prize board, announced today that the winner of the 2023 Lionel Gelber Prize is Overreach: How China Derailed Its Peaceful Rise by Susan L. Shirk, published by Oxford University Press. Chosen by a jury of international scholars and practitioners, the Gelber Prize is awarded annually to the top book on international affairs published in English and has a value of $50,000 CAD. The prize is presented by the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.

Key Points: 
  • Lionel Gelber Prize is awarded annually by an international jury, in partnership with University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
    TORONTO and WASHINGTON, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Judith Gelber, Chair of the Lionel Gelber Prize board, announced today that the winner of the 2023 Lionel Gelber Prize is Overreach: How China Derailed Its Peaceful Rise by Susan L. Shirk, published by Oxford University Press.
  • The prize is presented by the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
  • Overreach is an analysis of the leading contemporary challenge in geopolitics by a long-time close observer of China.
  • "Shirk skillfully answers two critical questions for managing the 'China problem': how did we get here and where are we going?"

WWF-Canada announces new chair of the board, Meena Ballantyne

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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Toronto, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WWF-Canada is pleased to announce that Meena Ballantyne has been named the new chair of its Board of Directors .

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  • Toronto, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WWF-Canada is pleased to announce that Meena Ballantyne has been named the new chair of its Board of Directors .
  • Lloyd Bryant (Chair of the Board), John S. Fitzpatrick (Chair of the Governance Committee), Eriel Deranger and Tom Heintzman, are retiring from the Board.
  • Linda Sampson, Microsoft’s General Manager, Industry and Partner Solutions Finance, will stay on as Chair of the Audit Committee.
  • “I’m excited to continue working on the WWF-Canada Board of Directors, especially in the role of Board Chair.

Expert international jury announced for the 2023 Lionel Gelber Prize

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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TORONTO and WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Janice Gross Stein and Ian Shugart will co-chair the international jury for the 2023 Lionel Gelber Prize. The $50,000 prize is awarded to the best non-fiction book on international affairs published in English by the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.

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  • TORONTO and WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Janice Gross Stein and Ian Shugart will co-chair the international jury for the 2023 Lionel Gelber Prize.
  • The $50,000 prize is awarded to the best non-fiction book on international affairs published in English by the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
  • "For more than three decades, the Prize has highlighted some of the important non-fiction books on international affairs, and, in doing so, has deepened the debate on pressing global issues, from international security to global trade, the future of our digital world to the rise of authoritarianism," said Judith Gelber, Chair of the Lionel Gelber Prize board.
  • The winner will be revealed on April 4, 2023 and will take part in a live prize ceremony event.

Expert international jury announced for the 2023 Lionel Gelber Prize

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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TORONTO and WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Janice Gross Stein and Ian Shugart will co-chair the international jury for the 2023 Lionel Gelber Prize.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Janice Gross Stein and Ian Shugart will co-chair the international jury for the 2023 Lionel Gelber Prize.
  • The $50,000 prize is awarded to the best non-fiction book on international affairs published in English by the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
  • "For more than three decades, the Prize has highlighted some of the important non-fiction books on international affairs, and, in doing so, has deepened the debate on pressing global issues, from international security to global trade, the future of our digital world to the rise of authoritarianism," said Judith Gelber, Chair of the Lionel Gelber Prize board.
  • The winner will be revealed on April 4, 2023 and will take part in a live prize ceremony event.

Lionel Gelber Prize value increases to $50,000

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The prize value of one of Canada's top literary awards will increase to $50,000 for the winning entry, the Lionel Gelber Prize board announced today.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The prize value of one of Canada's top literary awards will increase to $50,000 for the winning entry, the Lionel Gelber Prize board announced today.
  • "For more than thirty years, the Lionel Gelber Prize has highlighted some of the most important issues and authors writing in international affairs," said Judith Gelber, Chair of the Lionel Gelber Prize board.
  • The prize was founded in 1989 by former Canadian diplomat Lionel Gelber, with the aim of deepening public debate on significant international issues.
  • The Lionel Gelber Prize is awarded annually to the top English-language book on international affairs.

Lionel Gelber Prize value increases to $50,000

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The prize value of one of Canada's top literary awards will increase to $50,000 for the winning entry, the Lionel Gelber Prize board announced today.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The prize value of one of Canada's top literary awards will increase to $50,000 for the winning entry, the Lionel Gelber Prize board announced today.
  • "For more than thirty years, the Lionel Gelber Prize has highlighted some of the most important issues and authors writing in international affairs," said Judith Gelber, Chair of the Lionel Gelber Prize board.
  • The prize was founded in 1989 by former Canadian diplomat Lionel Gelber, with the aim of deepening public debate on significant international issues.
  • The Lionel Gelber Prize is awarded annually to the top English-language book on international affairs.

MEDIA ADVISORY – 2022 IFIC Annual Leadership Conference – October 3, 2022

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Toronto, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- September 20, 2022 (Toronto) Media are invited to attend the 2022 IFIC Annual Leadership Conference on October 3, 2022.

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  • Toronto, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- September 20, 2022 (Toronto) Media are invited to attend the 2022 IFIC Annual Leadership Conference on October 3, 2022.
  • The annual event will be held in person with a live stream option.
  • It features a diverse roster of Canadian industry leaders on topics affecting the investment funds industry and investors today.
  • The Conference will be moderated by Bruce Sellery, Business Journalist, and bestselling author of Moolala.

MEDIA RELEASE - Canada’s government, business and academic leaders gather for PPF’s Canada Growth Summit

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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TORONTO, ON, April 26, 2022 The Public Policy Forum (PPF) is bringing together Canadas top government and business leaders on April 28, in Toronto, for its sixth annual Canada Growth Summit .

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  • TORONTO, ON, April 26, 2022 The Public Policy Forum (PPF) is bringing together Canadas top government and business leaders on April 28, in Toronto, for its sixth annual Canada Growth Summit .
  • As Canadas economy moves to a long-term growth orientation, we need to build up the physical, intangible and human assets that will shape our economy for decades to come, said Edward Greenspon, PPFs President and CEO.
  • Franois-Philippe Champagne, Canadas Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry will discuss Canadas economic transition with BNN Bloombergs Amanda Lang.
  • This session will be moderated by Anjum Sultana, PPFs Fellow and the inaugural Director of Youth Leadership and Policy Advocacy at Plan International Canada.

2022 Lionel Gelber Prize awarded to Carter Malkasian for The American War in Afghanistan: A History

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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The Lionel Gelber Prize is awarded annually to the world's best non-fiction book in English on foreign affairs that seeks to deepen public debate on significant international issues.

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  • The Lionel Gelber Prize is awarded annually to the world's best non-fiction book in English on foreign affairs that seeks to deepen public debate on significant international issues.
  • Following the announcement of the 2022 Lionel Gelber Prize, join this year's winning author Carter Malkasian on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
  • The American War in Afghanistan: A Historyby Carter Malkasian, published by Oxford University Press
    The American war in Afghanistan, which began in 2001, was the longest armed conflict in the nation's history.
  • In The American War in Afghanistan, Carter Malkasian provides the first comprehensive history of the entire conflict.