Thursday April 17, 2008

5:10 – 6:30: Welcoming Address & Keynote

Speaker: Professor Michael Trebilcock, University of Toronto

"Can There Be Order in the Jungle?:The Natural Resource Curse and Sovereign Wealth Funds as a Challenge to Domestic and International Order"

6:30 – 7:30: Reception

Friday April 18, 2008

8:30 – 9:30: Registration – Breakfast and coffee will be served
9:30 – 11:45: Welcoming Address, Panel A and Q&A

Opening Remarks: Professor Louis Pauly, Centre for International Studies

Panel A: Sovereign Wealth Funds: What are they and should we be worried?

1. Professor Don Brean, Rotman School of Management
2. Mr. Erman, Globe & Mail Business Analyst
3. Ms. Charmaine Busksas, TD Securities

Moderator: Geoff Burt

12:00 – 1:00: Lunch
1:00 – 3:00: Panel B and Q&A

Panel B: China's Investment Strategy in Africa & the Challenge to Development

1. Dr. Harry Broadman, Economic Adviser for the Africa Region, World Bank
2. Dr. Wenran Jiang, Director, China Institute
3. Mr. Peter Bosshard, International Rivers

Moderator: Mary Albino

3:00 – 3:15: Closing remarks