In part one of this two part series, Erin Loney interviews Japan’s Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Kenjiro Monji about his personal experiences as a diplomat, and Japanese-Canadian relations.
Author: Erin Loney
Erin is a contributor and former Program Editor for Expanding Community at NATO Association of Canada. She recently graduated with an Honours BSocSc in International Development and Globalization, with a minor in Political Science from the University of Ottawa. Key areas of study included international trade and development, Canadian foreign policy, economics of globalization, and research methods. Along with these topics, Erin’s personal areas of interest include environmental policy, public diplomacy, and human rights. In addition to her work at NAOC, Erin writes, edits, and contributes to social media management for an Ottawa tech start-up. She plans to pursue further studies and a career in International Affairs and Development. Erin has traveled extensively and is passionate about studying other cultures and areas of the world. She hopes to live abroad and work with an international or multilateral organization in the future. Erin can be reached at eriniloney@gmail.com.
Interview with Japan’s Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Kenjiro Monji (Part I)
In part one of this two part series, Erin Loney interviews Japan’s Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Kenjiro Monji about his personal experiences as a diplomat, and Japanese-Canadian relations.
Motion M-103: Free Speech vs. Hate Speech?
The Editors weigh in on the controversial motion M-103, and share their views on free speech, hate speech, censorship and tact.
Is Canada Doing Enough to Help Yazidi Refugees?
The Editors share their ideas about whether the Trudeau Government is doing enough to help Yazidi refugees fleeing genocide by ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
Trump at War with the Media: Part II
In part two of this two-part series, Erin Loney discusses the implications of President Trump’s controversial relations with the American news media.
Trump at War with the Media: Part I
In part one of this two-part series, Erin Loney discusses President Trump’s controversial relations with the American news media.
Canadian Foreign Policy and Grand Strategy During Trump’s Term
The Program Editors and Anastasia Shlyakhova, a political science student at the University of Toronto, discuss what Canadian foreign policy and grand strategy should seek to achieve during Trump’s term.
Is Electoral Reform a Priority for Canadians?
Electoral reform was a central promise of the Liberal platform in the 2015 federal election, but Prime Minister Trudeau recently announced that it is now off the table. The NATO Association Program Editors give their take on whether or not electoral reform is a priority for Canadians, and which system would be a better option than FPTP.
Minutes to Midnight: The Race Against the Doomsday Clock
Erin Loney reports on the recent reset of the Doomsday Clock, which now sits at two and a half minutes to midnight.
The (True) Facts on Climate Change: An Infographic
In a world increasingly full of “alternative facts” and “post-truths”, a refresher on some of the verified scientific evidence surrounding climate change is more important than ever. Erin Loney provides an infographic with some basic information you need to know.