Media Advisory - Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute Hosts Expert Panel Discussion Following U.S. Election

CDFAI hosts "What Does it Mean for Canada, Alberta & the Oil Patch", a panel discussion on the results of the U.S. Election

CALGARY, Oct. 25, 2012 /CNW/ -

WHAT:      Following the U.S. Election on November 6, the Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute (CDFAI) is hosting a panel discussion on Wednesday, November 7, titled "What Does it Mean for Canada, Alberta & the Oil Patch". David Gray, host of CBC Radio's "The Calgary Eye Opener", will join Washington insiders Scotty Greenwood and Jonathan Baron, and expert on Canada-U.S. relations, Colin Robertson, in an armchair discussion about the results of the election and the challenges ahead for the new Administration and Congress. The ticketed event will also include a reception prior to the panel discussion.
 
WHO:   David Gray, CBC Radio Host of "The Calgary Eyeopener"
    With two decades of journalism experience, the host of CBC Radio's "The Calgary Eye Opener" has covered international stories from around the world.
 
    Scotty Greenwood
    Maryscott "Scotty" Greenwood serves in McKenna Long & Aldridge's Washington, DC office as a senior managing director on the International Trade and Public Affairs teams.
 
    Jonathan Baron, Baron Public Affairs LLC
    Jonathan Baron is the principal in Baron Public Affairs LLC, a firm specializing in solutions for mitigating risk created by government policy. His substantial experience in the politics of energy includes major projects on U.S. energy security and international hydrocarbon development.
 
    Colin Robertson, expert on Canada-U.S. Relations
    The Vice President and Senior Fellow of the Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute, is an author and frequent commentator on Canada-US relations.
 
WHEN:   Wednesday, November 7, 2012
            RECEPTION: 4:30 p.m.
    PANEL DISCUSSION: 5:15 p.m.
 
WHERE:   Calgary Petroleum Club, McMurray Room
    319 - 5th Avenue SW
    Calgary, AB
     
    Media wishing to attend the event are asked to RSVP to Jessica Moran at jmoran@brooklinepr.com.

 

SOURCE: Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute (CDFAI)

For further information:

Jessica Moran
Brookline Public Relations
t: 403-538-5641 ext. 108
c: 403-629-7311
jmoran@brooklinepr.com