On May 12th, 2016, John Kirton, Professor of the University of Toronto came to CCS and delivered a lecture about “The Frontiers of Research on the G20 and Global Economic Governance”. The lecture was hosted by Professor Xiaosong Tang, the CCS Director. CCS staff members and students from CCS and other faculties attended the lecture.
Prof. John Kirton addressing the frontiers of research on the G20 and global economic govermance to the audience
John Kirton reviewed the history of Canada’s development, briefly introduced the diplomatic network that Canada built with America, Britain, Russia and Japan after the Second World War and discussed Canada’s relationship with China, Russia, Japan and America during several Canadian prime ministers’ administration.
Professor John Kirton then discussed the development of the G20 Summit, pointed out that it has become a platform for participating countries to involve in global governance and that hosting it proved to be a good chance for Canada to take part in shaping the global order. Canada is looking forward to China’s hosting of the G20 Summit of 2016 in Hangzhou.
Finally, Professor Kirton mentioned that China shows its leadership in terms of global climate governance, but ecological development may not be a smooth process, and that may be a challenge for China.
Prof.Tang presenting Blue Book of Canada to Professor John Kirton
Professor John Kirton’s lecture was very successful and won applause from all the people present. After the symposium, a souvenirwas given to Professor Kirton by Professor Xiaosong Tang on behalf of CCS.
Prof. John Kirton and the staff of CCS
