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D.M. PAGE Revised: NORMAN HILLMER
Canadian Encyclopedia
01-01-2002
Canadian Institute of International Affairs
Author: D.M. PAGE Revised: NORMAN HILLMER
The Canadian Institute of International Affairs (CIIA), an offspring of the British (later Royal) Institute of International Affairs, was launched in 1928 by such prominent Canadians as Sir RobertBORDEN , Sir ArthurCURRIE , John W.DAFOE and Sir JosephFLAVELLE . They believed that in coming decades governments would increasingly rely on the support of their citizens in the conduct of world affairs. If Canada was to play an important international role, an informed public opinion must be created through ...