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Canada's Past and Future in Latin America

edited by Pablo Heidrich & Laura MacDonald

Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Initial publish date
May 2022
Category
General, Geography, International
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781487540432
    Publish Date
    May 2022
    List Price
    $37.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781487540425
    Publish Date
    Jun 2022
    List Price
    $85.00
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781487540456
    Publish Date
    Apr 2022
    List Price
    $37.95

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Many historians and political scientists argue that ties between Canada and Latin America have been weak and intermittent because of lack of mutual interest and common objectives. Has this record of diverging paths changed as Canada has attempted to expand its economic and diplomatic ties with the region? Has Canada become an imperialist power?

 

Canada’s Past and Future in Latin America investigates the historical origins of and more recent developments in Canadian foreign policy in the region. It offers a detailed evaluation of the Harper and Trudeau governments’ approaches to Latin America, touching on political diplomacy, bilateral development cooperation, and civil society initiatives.

 

Leading scholars of Canada–Latin America relations offer insights from unique perspectives on a range of issues, such as the impact of Canadian mining investment, security relations, democracy promotion, and the changing nature of Latin American migration to Canada. Drawing on archival research, field interviews, and primary sources, Canada’s Past and Future in Latin America advances our understanding of Canadian engagement with the region and evaluates options for building stronger ties in the future.

About the authors

Pablo Heidrich is an associate professor in the Global and International Studies Program at Carleton University.

Pablo Heidrich's profile page

LAURA M. MAC DONALD was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and grew up listening to stories of the 1917 explosion. A former television producer, radio commentator and magazine editor, she lives in New York City. Visit her online at www.laurammacdonald.com.

Laura MacDonald's profile page