Political Turmoil in a Tumultuous World

In the last two years, Canadian society has been marked by political and ideological turmoil. How doesan increasingly divided country engage a world that is itself divided and tumultuous? Political instabilityhas been reinforced by international uncertainty: the COVID-19 pandemic, populism, Black Lives Matter,and the chaotic final year of the Trump presidency that increased tensions between the West, China andRussia. Even with a Biden presidency, these issues will continue to influence Canada's domesticsituation and its ability to engage as an effective global actor. Contributors explore issues that cause orreflect these tensions, such as Canada's willingness to address pressing crises through multilateralism,including the COVID-19 pandemic. Can Canada forge its own path in a turbulent world?