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From Trade Wars to Health Gaps: What Economic Turbulence May Mean for Canada's Global Health Approach

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Published: 2026-05-26 | Updated: 2026-05-26

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto is organising a panel titled "From Trade Wars to Health Gaps: What Economic Turbulence May Mean for Canada's Global Health Approach".

With U.S. tariffs and other forms of economic warfare disrupting long‑standing trade relations worldwide, what risks and opportunities does this situation create for Canada’s role in global health including equitable access to goods? As past crises have shown, trade wars can sharply raise the cost and limit the availability of essential medicines, disrupt global and regional level diplomatic efforts, while other regions are looking at stronger regional cooperation and new health partnerships in response to geopolitical crises. This panel brings together key experts and pundits to answer some key questions. How can Canada protect the health of Canadians amid trade volatility? Could diversification strengthen its global health influence? What lessons can Canada draw from other regions adapting to similar trade‑health pressures? Is it finally time for Canada to be serious about a global health strategy?

Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 9:00-10:30am EDT | Online

Register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/executive-course-on-global-health-diplomacy-from-trade-wars-to-health-gaps-tickets-1990176559664