From the Archives of Global Affairs Canada

Canada and the Vietnam War, 1963-1968

Date: Monday, November 23, 2026

Time: 3-5pm

Location: The Paviliion, Lawson Centre for Sustainability (15 Devonshire Pl)

Registration: REGISTRATION: From the Archives of Global Affairs Canada: The Vietnam War, 1963-1968-Fill out form

 

About the Event

The Historical Section of Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has just published The Vietnam War: 1963–1968, the latest volume in the Documents on Canadian External Relations series, GAC’s flagship historical research project. Featuring newly released archival documents, the book chronicles Canada’s diplomatic response to one of the 20th century’s most consequential and controversial conflicts, during some of its most critical years. This seminar will offer new perspectives on Canadian diplomacy during the Cold War, from Canada’s often strained relations with the United States to its early engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.

Speakers:

Shawn Steil, Director General, Strategy & former Ambassador to Vietnam (Global Affairs Canada)

Brendan Kelly, Head of the Historical Section (Global Affairs Canada)

Robert Bothwell, Professor Emeritus of Canadian International History (University of Toronto)

Co-hosted by the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History and GAC, this event is also part of Open Insights Days 2026, GAC’s annual 2-week in-house conference.