CIC Vancouver Branch 2011-12 Student Award Program

The CIC Vancouver Branch Student Award Program gives the opportunity for students to be exposed to prominent leaders and experts in Canadian international affairs. They will gain a deeper insight into complex global issues, Canadian foreign policy-making processes, and Canada’s global positioning efforts. An essay contest is held each year for UBC students.  This year . . .   

The topic:  In 400 words or less, please answer the following question:

“Are the Canadian Forces a legitimate tool in the pursuit of Canada’s economic or geopolitical strategic interests?”

The deadline:  Friday, October 21

Send your essay to our two judges, former Foreign Affairs Officers, Gordon Longmuir, dglo@shaw.ca; and Chris Thomson, nomads4@telus.net.

The prize:  $250, the winner to be announced at the Inter-University Student Debate on November 2nd and the winning essay will be posted on the CIC Vancouver website.