The Turnout
The US Presidential Election and Its Impact on Canada
As we approach the pivotal 2024 US Presidential Elections, it’s crucial to explore how these developments will shape the future of US-Canada relations.
Our panel of experts will delve into key topics, including the implications of the election on bilateral relations, foreign policy considerations, and the ways in which Canadian interests are intertwined with the outcome of this election. We’ll also review significant events leading up to the election, such as presidential debates, campaign strategies, and important news updates that could influence voter sentiment.
This is a unique opportunity for students and community members to gain insights into the dynamics of North American politics and to understand how the election may affect Canada on multiple fronts.
Our discussion will be followed by a Trivia game and a Q&A session, allowing participants to engage directly with our panelists and explore their questions about the election's potential impacts. The trivia portion will be lead up to the panel discussion, presented by Toronto’s U.S. Consulate and with remarks from U.S. Consul General Baxter Hunt.
Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding of the political landscape and learn how you can stay informed and involved in shaping the future of Canada’s relationship with the United States. Join us for an afternoon of exploration, analysis, and thoughtful dialogue!
Event Location & Time
Monday, November 4, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
HART HOUSE, DEBATES ROOM
7 Hart House Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 3H3
*Light refreshments provided*
Meet the Panelist: Sylvia Bashevkin
Sylvia Bashevkin is a professor emerita in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Best known for her research in the field of gender and politics, Bashevkin’s scholarly distinctions include fellowship in the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Political Science Association Prize in International Relations, and many more. She has won numerous public recognitions including the 2020 Woman of Distinction award in the field of education from YWCA Toronto.
Meet the Panelist: Jonathan Bayer
Jonathan Bayer is the University College Fellow in Early American History at the University of Toronto. He received his BA from Walla Walla University in 2013, his MA from the University of Windsor in 2016, and his PhD from the University of Western Ontario in 2023. His relevant research interests include fake news and the early American press, constructions of race in American history and politics, election songs of the United States, and Canadian-American relations.
Meet the Panelist: Baxter Hunt
Baxter Hunt, a career diplomat in the Senior Foreign Service, began serving as U.S. Consul General in Toronto in October, 2023. He is back in Canada following his posting at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa from 2001 until 2004. In Washington, DC, Mr. Hunt served as Deputy Executive Secretary in the Office of the Secretary of State from 2015 until 2017. Prior to joining the Foreign Service, Mr. Hunt was a Presidential Management Fellow serving in the Department of State, the Department of Defense, and the National Security Council.
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