On May 26th, a full house gathered at the Shenkman Centre in Ottawa to hear Canada's leading China specialist, Charles Burton, discuss his new book, The Beaver and the Dragon: How China Out-Maneuvered Canada's Diplomacy, Security, and Sovereignty. Mr. Burton offered a strong critique of successive Canadian governments, highlighting their naiveté regarding China's intentions and their dismissal of crucial intelligence.

Stay tuned for the next Pillar Society Speakers Series event in October!