Australia and Canada — Strategic partners, but near total strangers?

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?

Guests

Dr Andrew Lilco — Economist and Executive Director and Principal, Europe Economics

N. Leo Crabe — lecturer and independent researcher. Formerly with the Canadian High Commission in Canberra

Wesley Nicol — The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University (Canada)

Emeritus Professor Roy Green — Special Innovation Advisor, University of Technology Sydney

Norman Hermant — Social Affairs Correspondent, Australian Broadcasting Corporation