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The Forum of Federations runs governance programs in Canada and Mexico and has done some work in the United States.
Canada The Forum co-organized a workshop examining foreign relations of federal countries and an international conference on post-secondary education in federal countries. In September 2007, experts examined the issues of federal-provincial, federal-state and international governance in the integration of the North American electricity sector. Events in the Canada program have included:
Mexico The Forum has co-organized workshops on decentralization and intergovernmental institutions, in partnership with the Mexican Interior Ministry's National Institute for Federalism and Municipal Development (INAFED). The Forum and INAFED are also active in the area of public security. Forum experts have participated in roundtables and panels on the subject and future workshops are planned to promote exchanges between Brazilian, Spanish and Argentine practitioners and their Mexican counterparts. This workshop series will travel to several Mexican states throughout the republic. Events in the Mexico program have included:
The Forum has developed close relationships with many American academics and some organizations, such as the Council of State Governments (CSG). In 2007, the Forum will explore opportunities with foundations in the United States that are interested in federalism. Recent events in the United States program have included: |
The Forum held a conference on post-secondary education in Gatineau, Canada in January 2007. The conference was opened with an address
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Jan. 15 by the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Canada.
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