Alberta Unbound live taping at I-Week

Join Senator Paula Simons for a special live recording of the Alberta Unbound podcast. In an era of shifting geopolitical tides and economic transformation, where does Alberta fit on the global stage?

Alberta Unbound: Alberta and the New World Disorder

Beyond our borders, Alberta is a powerhouse of agriculture, innovation, and energy, but navigating the complexities of international relations requires new strategies. Senator Simons sits down with a distinguished panel of experts to discuss trade, diplomacy, food security, and the future of our province in a globalized context.

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The Panel:

• The Hon. Anne McLellan, PC: As Canada’s former Deputy Prime Minister and a former Professor of Law at the University of Alberta, Ms. McLellan brings unparalleled insight into high-level governance, national policy, and international trade relations.

• Dr. Rickey Yada: A world-renowned expert in food science and innovation, Dr. Yada is the Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta. He brings a critical perspective on how Alberta feeds the world, backed by leadership roles with the Canadian Food Innovation Network and international research organizations.

• Dr. Charlie Mballa: An expert in foreign policy and the Global South, Dr. Mballa is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta (Campus Saint-Jean) and Director of the Centre d’analyse et de prospective sur les Afriques (CAP-Afriques). His work on paradiplomacy offers a fresh look at how provinces like Alberta can engage directly with the international community.