| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM | The Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility, |
The Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and the Embassy of Mongolia in Canada present a conference on the occasion of the celebration of fifty years of bilateral relations between Mongolia and Canada. The conference reflects on the rich history of Mongolian Studies in Canada as well as issues connected to contemporary Mongolian society, economy, and security.
Event Program
2:00 – 2:15 p.m. Introduction and opening remarks
Welcoming remarks: Professor Peter Loewen, Director, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto
Introduction and opening remarks: Professor Joe Wong, Vice President International, University of Toronto
Her Excellency Sarantogos Erdenetsogt, Ambassador of Mongolia to Canada
Award Ceremony
2:15 – 3:30 p.m. Panel 1 (the last 20-30 minutes for Q&A)
Historical Reflections: Mongolian Studies in Canada
Professor Michael Gervers, University of Toronto Scarborough
Professor David Curtis Wright, University of Calgary
Elisabeth Rose, PhD Candidate, University of Toronto
Gerelt Trost, Research Support Specialist, University of Saskatchewan (Online Participation)
Moderator: Professor Jennifer Purtle, University of Toronto
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Break
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Panel 2 (the last 20-30 minutes for Q&A)
Economy, Security and Society
Mr. Munkh-Ochir Dorjjugder, Executive Office of the National Security Council of Mongolia, Deputy Chief and Director for Strategic Policy and Analysis (Online Participation)
Oyu Vasha is the Minister Counselor, Deputy Chief of the Mission, Embassy of Mongolia in Ottawa
Professor Jonathan Miller, MacDonald Laurier Institute (Online Participation)
Dr. Kongdan (Katy) Oh, Korea Economic Institute of America
Moderator: Professor Ed Schatz, Director, Center for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, U of T
5:00 p.m. – 5:05 p.m. Closing remarks, Ambassador of Mongolia to Canada, Her Excellency Sarantogos Erdenetsogt
Reception to follow
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