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Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. urges students to engage across differences

Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. urges students to engage across differences

Drawing on years navigating Canada-U.S. relations, Kirsten Hillman encouraged Dal students to seek diverse perspectives, strengthen civic discourse and help shape the country’s future during a symposium hosted by the MacEachen Institute.  Read more.

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