Signature Lecture: "Canada/Germany: Looking Ahead during Troubled Times" March 23, 2009

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Free public lecture, free parking available.
Ambassador Peter Boehm will provide an overview of the
Canada/Germany relationship in the context of current global
challenges. Of particular interest will be approaches to the world
financial/economic crisis, global governance, Canada's evolving
relationship with the European Union, and international security
challenges.

About the speaker:
Peter Boehm, Canadian Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany
A career diplomat, Boehm joined the Canadian foreign service in
1981. Prior to his posting to the Embassy of Canada to Germany, he was
appointed Assistant Deputy Minister, North America, in January 2005.
Before that, his most recent assignment was Minister (Political and
Public Affairs) at the Canadian Embassy in Washington. In 1997, he was
appointed ambassador and permanent representative to the Organization
of American States (OAS) in Washington. He has held a number of
positions at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade,
including director of the Economic Summit Division in the Policy Staff
of the Department; and coordinator of the Halifax G-7 Economic Summit
in 1995.
In 1993, Boehm received the Canadian Foreign Service Officer
Award for his contribution to the establishment of peace in Central
America. He is also the recipient of the Public Service of Canadas
Outstanding Achievement Award.

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