Canadian International Council - Winnipeg Branch

09/24/2026

Canada’s security is shaped not only by what happens at our borders, but by the strength, readiness and resilience of the institutions and people who serve Canadians every day.

On October 14, the Canadian International Council - Winnipeg Branch will host "Serving in Uniform, Serving in Scrubs" —an important conversation exploring the intersection of health security, defence readiness and Canada’s place in an increasingly complex world.

We are honoured to welcome Senator Flordeliz “Gigi” Osler and Senator Rebecca Patterson: two distinguished Canadian leaders whose careers span medicine, military service, public policy and the Senate of Canada.

Together, they will offer unique perspectives on leadership, preparedness and what Canada must do to remain resilient at home and credible internationally.

We look forward to moderating this timely discussion at the Manitoba Legislative Building.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Golden Boy Room, Manitoba Legislative Building

Space is limited. To register, please contact:

[email protected]

08/25/2026

What will it take for Canada to build, include, and connect the talent it already has?

Young Canadians are struggling to gain the experience needed to build meaningful careers, newcomers face barriers to translating their qualifications into opportunity, and millions of Canadians abroad remain connected to the country, all without enough deliberate channels to draw on their experience and expertise.

On September 2nd, join us for a hybrid roundtable with speakers Rupa Banerjee and Steven Wang exploring how Canada can strengthen the human capital it needs to navigate an increasingly fragmented world.

Register at the link to secure your spot:

Presented by the Canadian International Council in partnership with Venture for Canada Chapter 3 of CIC’s National Dialogue Series, supported by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Canada (KAS) Wednesday September 2, 2026 […]

07/30/2026

The national CIC is hosting a virtual event on "Defending the Public Sphere in the Age of AI".

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:45 PM CT

Register here:

As artificial intelligence reshapes how information is created, shared and understood, Canada faces a growing democratic challenge: how can it protect trusted information environments from AI-driven manipulation, misinformation and foreign […]

07/30/2026

05/12/2026

We are pleased to welcome author and journalist Madeleine Drohan to Winnipeg on May 25 to discuss her new book "He Did Not Conquer: Benjamin Franklin’s Failure to Annex Canada."

Madeleine has already spoken to a number of CIC branches across Canada and will be visiting Winnipeg as part of a tour of Western Canada at the end of May. In her book, she draws many parallels with the current situation between Canada and our neighbour to the south.

Here is a recent article Madeleine wrote that gives a sample of her presentation: https://opencanada.org/should-canadians-resist-surrender-or-rebel-against-trump-the-american-revolution-provides-some-guidance/

Time: 5:00 pm Doors Open
5:30 pm Presentation followed by Q&A

Location: Whodunit Mystery Bookstore, 163 Lilac St.

More information is available in the attached poster.

This event is free to attend. All are welcome. Street parking is available. The venue is accessible by public transit.

Please share this notice and feel free to bring a friend!

05/04/2026

The CIC was pleased to sponsor the Prairie Conference: Ukrainian Studies in Times of Global Transformations of the Humanities at the University of Manitoba, April 30-May 4. The conference was organized in collaboration with Södertörn University, Stockholm, Sweden. Specifically we sponsored the CIC the Round Table on Security and Defence Studies in Times of Russia’s Full Scale Invasion of Ukraine.

Congratulations to the organizers for an excellent conference that featured very impressive academic representation from universities from across Canada and farther afield (from the U.S., Australia, countries across Europe, and more).

04/30/2026

Dans son discours du Trône, le gouvernement du Manitoba a annoncé son intention de demander le statut d'observateur au sein de l'Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). Cette semaine, le Manitoba a accueilli les ambassadeurs de plus d'une douzaine de pays francophones afin de plaider pour l'acceptation de sa candidature.

Le 24 avril, la section de Winnipeg du CIC a eu le plaisir d’accueillir des ambassadeurs, des représentants du gouvernement manitobain ainsi que d’éminents membres de la communauté francophone du Manitoba afin de discuter de l’inclusion du Manitoba au sein de l’OIF et du nouage de liens avec les pays francophones du monde entier. La conférence « La Francophonie manitobaine : Construire des ponts et rayonner à l’international » a réuni un panel de personnalités franco-manitobaines éminentes, dont Mariette Mulaire, directrice générale du World Trade Centres Association, Patricia Bitu Tshikudi, directrice générale du CCFM, Ibrahima Diallo, professeur retraité de l’Université de Saint-Boniface et consul honoraire du Sénégal au Manitoba, et finalement Madeleine Arbez, directrice générale du CDEM. L’honorable Glen Simard, responsable des Affaires francophones du Manitoba, était également présent. Collectivement, ils ont donné leur point de vue sur la manière dont le Manitoba pourrait développer et diversifier ses relations à l’échelle mondiale à l’aide de sa force bilingue en affaires, en culture et en éducation.

04/29/2026

In its Speech from the Throne, the Manitoba Government announced it will apply for observer status at La Francophonie. This week Manitoba hosted Ambassadors from more than a dozen francophone countries to make its case that Manitoba should be a part of this important organization.

On Friday, April 24, the Winnipeg Branch of the CIC brought together the Ambassadors, provincial government representatives, and leaders in Manitoba's francophone community to discuss the integration of Manitoba into the International Organisation of the Francophonie and in French-Speaking countries around the world.

The conference "Manitoban Francophonie: Building Bridges and Radiating Internationally" featured an all-star panel including Mariette Mulaire, executive director of the board of directors of the World Trade Centres Association, Patricia Bitu Tshikudi , executive director of the CCFM, Ibrahima Diallo, retired professor from USB and honorary consul of Senegal in Manitoba, the Honourable Glen Simard, Manitoba Minister of Francophone Affairs and Madeleine Arbez, executive director of the CDEM. They offered their views on how Manitoba could deploy more strategically its strengths in business, culture, and education, including bilingualism, to develop and diversify its relations globally.

04/23/2026

CIC Winnipeg Branch sponsored the U of M Peace and Conflict Studies Student Association (PACS) conference April 17-18. Participants explored the theme of "Small Peace, Petite Love: Everyday Acts in Peaceable Communities,"

This event marked a major institutional milestone: The 20th Anniversary of the PACS Doctoral program - recognized as the first of its kind in Canada. This special anniversary gathering re-emphasized Winnipeg as a research hub for PACS, drawing distinguished alumni back to celebrate their impact and fostering networking and mentoring opportunities between them and current students. Shifting the scholarly lens beyond state-level negotiations and international treaties, the conference looked at the everyday peace practices that promote peacebuilding in communities, both within Canada and around the world.

The event featured presentations, workshops, performances, and conversations designed to foster dialogue connection, and strengthen the emerging field within PACS, everyday peacebuilding.

03/24/2026

Here's a little different perspective on the PM's approach to relations with our southern neighbour.

🖊️Stephen Nagy writes in Canadian Affairs.

Read full piece here⬇️
https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/carneys-middle-power-mirage-stephen-nagy-in-canadian-affairs/ #:~:text=Carney%E2%80%99s%20strategy%20rests,of%20the%20present