| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 26, 2009 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM | Seminar Room 108N, Munk Centre For International Studies 1 Devonshire Place |
Asian Heritage Month Distinguished Lecture
Joseph Caron is High Commissioner to the Republic of India with concurrent accreditation to the Kingdom of Bhutan and to Nepal. He received a BA Hon. in Political Science from the University of Ottawa in 1970. He joined the Trade Commissioner Service in 1972, and served abroad in Saigon and Ankara. In 1975, he began Japanese language studies, and subsequently served three times at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, including as Minister and Head of Chancery. During the 1980s, he undertook private-sector assignments involving China, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. In Ottawa, he has held several positions related to Asian and international economic affairs, including the G8 summitry. In 1998, he became Assistant Deputy Minister for Asia Pacific and Africa, and served as Canada’s Senior Official for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Until 2005, Mr. Caron served as Canada’s Ambassador to China, with concurrent accreditation to North Korea and Mongolia. From 2005 to 2008, he was Canada’s Ambassador to Japan. In 2008, Mr. Caron was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Meiji Gakuin University.
The High Commissioner will situate Canada’s relationship with India in its historical setting, and describe the current dynamics that shape the Canada-India relationship. He will also reflect on post-election India, and what it might mean for Canada. He will also welcome ideas from the audience on how to increase Canadian awareness of develoments in India, and engagement with this rapidly changing country.
The roundtable will be conducted under Chatam House rules.
An informal reception follows.
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