Event
- 19 Oct 2011
Center for International Studies at the University of Southern California, October 19, 2011, Los Angeles, CA
The Center for International Studies at the University of Southern California (USC) invited Brian to be keynote speaker as part of their seminar series on October 19, 2011. He has been asked to speak on themes of his book, The Canadian Century: Moving Out of America’s Shadow, co-authored by Jason Clemens and Niels Veldhuis. He will discuss Canada’s fiscal reforms and its relevance to the U.S.
The seminar series at the Center for International Studies is designed to provide an in-depth look at international affairs, and to bring state-of-the-art research to USC.
Video archive of the lecture will be posted here.
- 18 Oct 2011
Denver Council on Foreign Relations, October 18, 2011, Denver, CO, U.S.
The Denver Council on Foreign Relations (DCFR) invited MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley to speak on themes of his book, The Canadian Century: Moving Out of America’s Shadow, co-authored by Jason Clemens and Niels Veldhuis. Brian will discuss Canada’s fiscal reforms and its relevance to the U.S. The reception is attended by DCFR members.
- 13 Oct 2011
National Security Programme at the Canadian Forces College, October 13, 2011, Toronto
The National Security Programme at the Canadian Forces College invited Brian Lee Crowley to speak as part of a defence studies session on October 13, 2011 in Toronto.
The topic of the session is “How the Canadian Government Works” with a focus on the impact of the political process on the development and implementation of national security policy. Brian will discuss this and how public policy think tanks can effect change within the political governance process.
The National Security Programme is a 10-month, residential programme intended for civilian executives from the Department of National Defence; other government departments; public security agencies; non-governmental organizations and academic institutions; Canadian Forces colonels and naval captains; and officers of similar rank from allied nations.
- 6 Oct 2011
Maine Municipal Association's Annual Convention, October 6, 2011, Augusta, Maine
The Maine Municipal Association invited Brian Lee Crowley to speak at their annual convention on October 6, 2011 in Augusta, Maine. The conference is attended by over 800 municipal officials. Brian’s talk is a “special session” geared specifically towards elected officials. Description below:
Why Municipal Government Works Best Thursday, October 6 – 8:45-10:00 a.m. SPECIAL SESSION! Elected Officials: Please join renowned Canadian Economist Dr. Brian Lee Crowley as he shares his country’s costly and failed efforts to force municipalities to regionalize – or “amalgamate,” as Canadians would call it. Crowley, a well-known television commentator and political expert in Ottawa, explains why municipalities are by far the most cost-effective, efficient level of government – and he has the data to prove it! Presenter: Dr. Brian Lee Crowley, Managing Director, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Ottawa, Canada.
- 13 Sep 2011
Casgrain Meeting, September 13, 2011, Montreal
Casgrain & Company Limited invited MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley to give a talk based on the key messages in his book, The Canadian Century: Moving out of America’s Shadows, co-authored by Jason Clemens and Niels Veldhuis.
- 12 Sep 2011
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts Canadian & EU Parliamentary Interns Event, September 12, 2011, Embassy of the Republic of Poland, Ottawa
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosted an evening that brought together the Canadian & EU Parlimentary Interns in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ottawa. Brian Lee Crowley was keynote speaker and he gave a presentation based on the key messages of his book, The Canadian Century: Moving out of America’s Shadows, co-authored by Jason Clemens and Niels Veldhuis.
- 8 Jul 2011
Casgrain & Company Limited's Economic Conference, July 8, 2011, Halifax NS
Casgrain & Company Limited invites MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley to speak at their Economic Conference on July 8, 2011 in Halifax.
Casgrain & Company Limited is an independent fixed income leader. The Economic Conference was created to present innovative and diverse perspectives regarding market foresight.
- 23 Jun 2011
Keynote Speaker at the Canadian Plastics Industry Association’s 2011 Awards Celebration, June 23, 2011, Toronto ON
On June 23, 2011, the Canadian Plastics Industry Association’s (CPIA) 2011 Awards Celebration will feature keynote speaker Brian Lee Crowley, Managing Director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Dr. Crowley will speak to the opportunity Canada has in the 21st century and the role of innovation that he described in his book, The Canadian Century: Moving out of America’s Shadows, co-authored by Jason Clemens and Niels Veldhuis. The event will be held at the Toronto Congress Centre.
CPIA Awards provide the opportunity to recognize outstanding individuals for their commitment and dedication to the plastics industry in the areas of leadership, stewardship, recycling and innovation. The event attracts leading plastics industry participants as well as government officials. For more information, please visit CPIA’s website.
- 15 Jun 2011
International Republican Institute Conference, June 15-16, 2011, Washington, DC
The International Republican Institute invited MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley to speak at their conference on Wednesday June 15th and Thursday June 16th in Washington, DC.
On June 15th, Dr. Crowley will be part of a panel discussion where he will discuss what’s happening in Canadian politics.
On June 16th, Dr. Crowley will also participate in a panel discussion on fiscal issues. Specifically, he will focus on Canada’s fiscal reforms – how Canada cut its spending and debt and the effect it has had on the economic health of the country.
For more information, please visit the International Republican Institute’s website.
- 30 May 2011
10th Annual Port/Government Interface, May 30, 2011, Ottawa ON
The Association of Canadian Port Authorities invited MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley to speak at the 10th Annual Port/Government Interface on May 30, 2011. His session will address public policy issues in the context of the new situation in Parliament and how that will influence future public policy at all levels. The program will be held at the Delta City Centre Hotel in Ottawa.
For more information about the program, click here.
- 27 May 2011
2nd German-Canadian Professionals Conference in Berlin
The 2nd German-Canadian Professionals Conference in Berlin, Germany has invited MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley to be keynote speaker for the program on May 27, 2011. The conference, “Global Village – Calamity or Chance?”, covers economics, politics, and visual arts. It will be part of the McLuhan in Europe 2011 // Berlin Centennial Weekend May 27 – 29, 2011 initiative and it will offer a program inspired by the Canadian media critic Marshall McLuhan.
Dr. Crowley’s keynote address will focus on the impact of globalisation in the age of economic crisis. How did Canada handle the recession? Can the Canadian strategy be called a success model which is to be transferred? What role did the media play during the crisis and when did it officially announce its end?
For more information, visit the conference website.
- 26 May 2011
Presentation at the Canadian Embassy in Berlin, Germany
The Ambassador of Canada in Germany Peter Boehm invited MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley to give a presentation to the Embassy on his book, The Canadian Century.
- 24 May 2011
Institute of Economic Affairs Lecture – Canada’s fiscal reforms: what lessons for the UK?
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) invited MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley to give a lecture open to the general public on “Canada’s fiscal reforms: what lessons for the UK?”. Dr. Crowley will discuss the Canadian experience, its relevance to the UK, and will consider whether the UK government is truly pursuing “Canadian-style” reform. The lecture will be held at 6:30pm on May 24, 2011 at the IEA, 2 Lord North Street, Westminister, London.
For more information, visit the IEA website.
Backgrounder:
Britain’s new coalition government came to office promising Canadian-style fiscal reform. Brian Lee Crowley and his collaborators literally wrote the book on the Canadian experience, and the lessons others might learn from it.
From 1988 to the late 1990s Canada achieved far-seeing reforms that began with free trade with the USA and the Good and Services Tax and continued through balanced budgets, debt reduction and falling taxes. Many reforms that were put in place required extensive political bargaining with powerful interests. This hard-won fiscal advantage paid benefits during the past decade as Canada emerged from the recession more quickly than almost any other industrialized country.
- 19 May 2011
IFA Canada’s 2011 International Tax Seminar
The International Fiscal Association (IFA) Canada’s 2011 International Tax Seminar will feature keynote speaker Brian Lee Crowley on Thursday May 19, 2011 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Crowley will deliver a talk looking at the big picture of tax policy to an audience of 300 private tax practitioners, industry, and government interested in tax and tax policy.
The IFA is an international organization founded in 1939 and based in the Netherlands. It groups together government officials, academics, and professionals interested in taxation. IFA has approximately 60 national chapters. The Canadian chapter, founded in the 1970′s, is one of IFA’s largest.
For more information, visit IFA’s website.
- 28 Apr 2011
Think Tank Shark Tank Contest – Atlas Network
An exciting new addition to The Atlas Experience is Think Tank Shark Tank, an event where five lucky participants are invited to compete for $5,000 in funding for their respective think tank projects. MLI Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley was asked to moderate the event on April 28, 2011 in Dallas, Texas.
- 28 Apr 2011
Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations
The Consul General of Canada in Dallas, Paula Caldwell St-Onge, invited Brian Lee Crowley to speak at a breakfast event for the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations (DCFR). The event was held on April 28, 2011 and it was co-sponsored by the Consul General of Canada in Dallas. Crowley’s talk centered on fiscal discipline as described in his book, The Canadian Century.
The DCFR seeks to advance dialogue and serve as a resource on policy matters affecting our community, our country, and the frontiers we face globally. It fulfills this purpose by sustaining a spirited, intellectually alert, and internationally engaged membership. Strategically, DCFR devotes its resources to connecting senior business and community leaders in North Texas; expanding knowledge of important geopolitical issues; and generating communications that emphasize forward-looking solutions to pressing global problems.
- 27 Apr 2011
Fisher Memorial Award Dinner in Dallas, Texas
The Atlas Economic Research Foundation announced the Macdonald-Laurier Institute as the winner of the 22nd Annual Sir Antony Fisher International Memorial Award for its 2010 publication, The Canadian Century: Moving out of America’s Shadow, by Brian Lee Crowley, Jason Clemens, and Niels Veldhuis.
Brian Lee Crowley accepted the award on behalf of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute at the annual Fisher Memorial Award Dinner in Dallas, Texas on April 27, 2011. The award includes a $10,000 prize.
“The Fisher Award recognizes books published by think tanks that can help create a future marked by more freedom and more prosperity,” said Atlas CEO Brad Lips. “What this institute has done is provide a success story of fiscal discipline and reform that many nations desperately need today.”
- 27 Apr 2011
World Affairs Council of South Texas Meeting
The World Affairs Council of South Texas invited Brian Lee Crowley to speak at their meeting on April 27, 2011. His talk was entitled, “Basket Case to World Beater: How Canada Made the Hard Choices to Become Fiscally Sound”.
- 26 Apr 2011
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Presentation
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi invited Brian Lee Crowley on April 26, 2011 to give two presentations based on his book, The Canadian Century: Moving Out of America’s Shadow.
- 15 Apr 2011
“Clean Energy Superpower” Conference at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario
On April 15, 2011, Queen’s University invited Brian Lee Crowley to present at a panel convened as part of a university program on “Clean Energy Superpower and Environmental Assessment: Canada’s Ambitions and Choices”.
- 7 Apr 2011
Fleishman-Hillard Breakfast Event
Fleishman-Hillard Inc. invited Brian Lee Crowley to present at their breakfast event on April 7, 2011. The talk focused on fiscal policy and was given to an audience of business people, particularly from the energy sector in Calgary, Alberta.
Fleishman-Hillard Inc., one of the world’s leading strategic communications firms, has built its reputation on creating integrated solutions that deliver what its clients value most: meaningful, positive, and measurable impact on the performance of their organizations
- 7 Apr 2011
Canada’s Voluntary Sector and Public Policy Symposium
The Max Bell Foundation invited Brian Lee Crowley to participate in Canada’s Voluntary Sector and Public Policy Symposium on April 7, 2011. He was one of 42 participants selected for the symposium. The focus was on understanding and improving the role that voluntary sector organizations play in the development of public policy.
The symposium was held at the Kahanoff Conference Centre in Calgary, Alberta.
