The International Policy Forum
Emerging from the realization that there was an absence of student perspective in pressing policy issues, participants in the IPF strive to add their voice to public debate. Each year, approximately sixteen students are chosen to develop policy recommendations for a global issue pertinent to Canada. Through involvement with the IPF, members gain practical political experience and contribute to the understanding of public affairs from a new and often innovative perspective. Forum members begin by conducting independent research and consulting with a variety of experts in the field of study. Following this process, the participants meet to debate and draft public policy proposals.
Since its inception, the IPF has addressed a diverse range of topics. These have included subjects such as Canada-US relations, humanitarian intervention, Arctic transformation, aiding Canadian citizens abroad, and Canada-India relations.
Get Involved:
The 2011-12 International Policy Forum (IPF) application period has officially commenced.
This years Forum will focus on the subject of Canada’s economic relations in Latin America and the Caribbean. This selection comes amid the realization that Canada’s re-engagement in the region provides many economic opportunities. The current state of affairs in relations with the region has seen an insufficient range of initiatives to attract sustained and tangible dividends. The 2011-12 International Policy Forum will focus specifically on policies to bring about the full potential of aid, trade, and investment ties with the region.
Prospective members may submit applications to become either a Project Officer or General Member. To learn what each of these positions entail and measure which may best suite you, applicants are strongly encouraged to read the job descriptions included within the applications.
Project-Officer-Job Description-and-Application-2011
General-Membership-Job-Description-and-Application-2011
Please address any questions or concerns you may have regarding the 2011-12 application process to: ipf@internationalpolicyforum.com
Previous reports:
2009 Report – Planning for Tomorrow – A Blueprint to Reinvigorate Canada’s North
2010 Report – Beyond Our Borders – Redefining Canada’s Relationship With Its Citizens Abroad
