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Australia and Canada — Strategic partners, but near total strangers?
Thursday, 12 June, 2025

Australia and Canada share much in common, politically, historically and socially. Why then do we know so little about each other? In a time of global uncertainty does it make sense for Canada and Australia to build a closer bond? If the two prosperous liberal middle powers worked together more closely, could they be a greater force for positive change in the world?GuestsDr Andrew Lilco — Economist and Executive Director and Principal, Europe EconomicsN. Leo Crabe — lecturer and independent researcher. Formerly with the Canadian High Commission in CanberraWesley Nicol — The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University (Canada)Emeritus Professor Roy Green — Special Innovation Advisor, University of Technology SydneyNorman Hermant — Social Affairs Correspondent, Australian Broadcasting Corporation