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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · 11d

I’m assuming the talk about Canada possibly acquiring two completely different submarines is simply a negotiating ploy. A mixed fleet would require different parts, tools, support systems, training, crews, etc., not to mention we’d lose economies of scale. For a fleet of 12 subs?

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · 12d

That Trump would send this man to represent him in Canada is neither surprising nor very consequential. While our government must respect his office, private groups have no obligation to give him a platform so that he can pour scorn on Canadians. globalnews.ca/news/1145250...

U.S. ambassador lashes out at suggestion that Trump is uninformed, during Banff business forum | Globalnews.ca

There was a prickly exchange involving the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, during the Global Business Forum in Banff, Alta., on Thursday.

globalnews.ca

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · 19d

As the multilateral order falters, which elements can and should be protected, adapted or built anew? On Monday, Sept. 22 experts will debate this question at @gspia-esapi.bsky.social. In-person registrations are full, but you can register to watch this event online: www.cips-cepi.ca/event/worksh...

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CIPS / CÉPI @cepi-cips.bsky.social · 26d

Have you registered for the upcoming workshop titled “Saving the Furniture: Which Elements of the Multilateral System Must Be Sustained – and How?”

@senboehm.bsky.social will provide the opening remarks, reflecting on "Multilateralism in a Fracturing World".

Register here >>> bit.ly/3V9kNmY

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · 26d

Heureux d’accueillir Heather Scoffield à l'ESAPI @gspia-esapi.bsky.social comme Professionnelle en résidence. PDG du Canadian Tax Observatory et ex-journaliste (30 ans sur l’économie, le commerce, les politiques, l’environnement), elle apporte une expertise unique. Bienvenue @hscoffield.bsky.social!

Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · 26d

We are delighted to welcome Heather Scoffield to the GSPIA @gspia-esapi.bsky.social as a Senior Fellow. As CEO of the Canadian Tax Observatory—and with 30 years in journalism covering economics, trade, policy & environment—she brings rare insight & experience. Welcome, @hscoffield.bsky.social!

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · 27d

Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer que Graeme Clark s’est joint à @gspia-esapi.bsky.social comme professionnel en résidence. Ancien ambassadeur du Canada au Mexique, au Pérou, en Bolivie et auprès de l’OEA, il apporte une vaste expérience. Bienvenue !

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · 27d

We are equally delighted to announce that Graeme Clark has also joined @gspia-esapi.bsky.social as a Senior Fellow. With a distinguished foreign service career—as Canada's former ambassador to Mexico, Peru, Bolivia & the OAS, and much more—he brings deep experience & insight. Welcome!

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · 27d

Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir l’ancien chef d’état-major de la Défense du Canada, Wayne Eyre, à l’École supérieure d’affaires publiques et internationales (@gspia-esapi.bsky.social) en tant que professionnel en résidence et professeur invité. www.uottawa.ca/faculte-scie...

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · 27d

We are delighted to welcome Canada's former Chief of Defence Staff Wayne Eyre to the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (@gspia-esapi.bsky.social) as a Senior Fellow and Visiting Professor. uottawa.ca/faculty-soci...

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CIPS / CÉPI @cepi-cips.bsky.social · 29d

In a burning house, sometimes only part of the furniture can be saved... 🔥🏠

As confidence in international institutions falters, this daylong workshop will explore which elements of the multilateral order can or should be rebuilt, reformed, or protected.

>>> bit.ly/3V9kNmY

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · Sep 4

We will host an international workshop at @gspia-esapi.bsky.social in Ottawa on Sept 22: “Saving the Furniture: Which Elements of the Multilateral System Must Be Sustained – and How?” Register here (in-person/online): www.cips-cepi.ca/event/worksh...
cc. @nupinytt.bsky.social @cepi-cips.bsky.social

Workshop: “Saving the Furniture: Which Elements of the Multilateral System Must Be Sustained – and How?” – Centre for International Policy Studies

Canada's leading centre for analysis and debate of international affairs.

www.cips-cepi.ca

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · Aug 27

Pre-order it here, or from your favourite bookseller: a.co/d/4tFB5dw

Hunting History: A Writer's Odyssey

Hunting History: A Writer's Odyssey: Paris, Erna: 9781998779888: Books - Amazon.ca

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · Aug 27

“Powerful and poignant! Erna Paris’s lifelong commitment to truth and social justice, and her profound humanity, shine through Hunting History, as do her sharp intelligence and humour.”
– Charlotte Grey

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · Aug 27

“It is this looping of external and internal forces, the public and private, the grandiose and the intimate that propels Paris’s vivid narrative until finally she can write that her life’s subject, her moral compass as person and writer, has been 'justice'..."
– Myrna Kostash

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · Aug 27

“... impeccable prose, paved with shrewd insight and careful research and illuminated by Paris’ admirable ability to combine unflinching righteousness with a sympathy for human frailty. A life well-lived, a book that demands to be read.”
– Harry Arthurs

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · Aug 27

“A life well written: An inspiring reader’s guide through the shadows of terror and dehumanization into the flickering sunlight of justice and reconciliation.”
– Patrick Martin

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · Aug 27

“Erna Paris is always impressive in her humanity and deep personal understanding of contemporary history.”
– Adrienne Clarkson

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · Aug 27

“Erna Paris was driven by a passion for one big thing : the truth. Her writing is filled with honesty, humour, anger and courage. In this, her final book, she tells us how she found her voice. It is a wonderful testament.”
– Bob Rae (@bobbyrae48.bsky.social)

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · Aug 27

“Erna Paris shone her flashlight into many dark corners of human history during her life. In this, her last book, she gives us insights and warnings that couldn’t be more timely.”
– Margaret Atwood (@margaretatwood.bsky.social)

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · Aug 27

Looking forward to launching my late mother's (Erna Paris) posthumous memoir in a few weeks. Just finishing the final edits now. It's really good. See a few pre-publication "blurbs" in this thread. atbaypress.com/books/detail...

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · Aug 25

I shared some thoughts yesterday on CBC radio about the difficult prospects of peace in Ukraine. on.soundcloud.com/i4pQVHLSk1dp...

CBC Sunday Magazine interview, August 24, 2025

Interview about prospects for peace in Ukraine.

soundcloud.com

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · Jul 19

The legislature of the Northwest Territories in Yellowknife is beautifully designed - and the polar bear skin is a nice touch.

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · Jun 27

Excellent podcast discussion:

“How Weak Is Iran?” podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

How Weak Is Iran?

Podcast Episode · The Foreign Affairs Interview · 2025-06-26 · 1h 6m

podcasts.apple.com

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Roland Paris @rolandparis.bsky.social · Jun 22

There was a time when the U.S. bothered to make a legal case for using military force.

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