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RT. HON. ROBERT L. STANFIELD LECTURES

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The Rt. Hon. Robert L. Stanfield’s

UNIQUE LEGACYSometimes referred to as “the best Prime Minister Canada never had,” Robert L. Stanfield was one of the nation’s most distinguished and respected statesmen. His career and legacy are defined by his integrity, intelligence and openness to other’s opinions, earning him the reputation of a “non-politician politician.”

As leader of the provincial Progressive Conservative party, Stanfield served as Premier of Nova Scotia for 11 years. During his time in office, he was credited with modernizing the province’s approach to education and healthcare delivery. In 1967, he became leader of the federal Progressive Conservatives, proving himself a worthy opponent to Pierre Elliot Trudeau’s Liberal government until he resigned in 1976. His commitment to Canadian unity, the health of the federation and official bilingualism was unfailing.

Throughout his political career, Stanfield was known for having a balanced perspective, understanding the importance of both human development and economic growth. In a 1976 interview with Maclean’s, he said, “Increasing the size of the GNP is important, but it is not in itself a sufficient goal for a civilized society.”

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The Rt. Hon. Robert L. Stanfield Lectures

HONOURING THE MAN AND HIS PRINCIPLESStanfield had the unique quality of allowing his principles and values to guide his political decisions. He was committed to doing what he thought was right or good for the county (or province) rather than what was popular or would win elections – a rare quality in politics.

In today’s high-speed political climate, where issues and challenges arise at a dizzying rate, there is a need for more of Stanfield’s thoughtful, ethically-guided approach. One that is founded in principles and puts a stronger and more civilized Canada above all else.

THE RT. HON. ROBERT L. STANFIELD LECTURES will not only honour this outstanding Canadian and his contribution to public life but highlight, for current and future leaders, the need for a vibrant democracy guided by integrity and decency.

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FOCUS ON DEMOCRACY“WHERE IS DEMOCRACY TODAY?” will be the over-arching theme of the lecture series with a Canadian-centric perspective. Topics may be national or international in scope and explore issues such as populism in politics, ethics in politics, inequality and democracy or identity politics. While the lectures will be non-partisan, speakers will be generally aware of Stanfield’s lasting contributions to public policy and his selfless public service grounded in decency and integrity.

Speakers will be chosen from the ranks of distinguished academics, past or present politicians, non-elected political practitioners, journalists, public service and private sector leaders and public intellectuals. In selecting lecturers and topics, the aim will be to meet the highest standards of academic and public interest.

The Department of Political Science in Dalhousie’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences will oversee the organization, promotion, presentation and dissemination of lectures, which will usually be held in Halifax. It is anticipated that the inaugural lecture will take place in 2020.

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ADVISORY COUNCILWe are privileged to have prestigious individuals commit to providing volunteer leadership. With their guidance, we are establishing an advisory council that will help us achieve the goals of the Rt. Hon. Robert L. Stanfield Lectures.

RT. HON. ROBERT L. STANFIELD LECTURES ADVISORY COUNCIL

CO-CHAIRS

 DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY MEMBERSDr. Frank Harvey Dean of Arts and Social SciencesDr. David Black Chair, Dept of Political Science 

Photo credit: Melissa Tait / Winnipeg Free Press

Rt. Hon. Joe Clark Hon. Anne McLellan

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FUNDRAISING GOALTo ensure the long term sustainability of the Lectures, sufficient capital will be endowed to provide annual funding in perpetuity.

The annual income on the endowment will cover the costs of presenting a high quality lecture in a modern format that is suitable for wide distribution on various audio, video and social media platforms, as well as in print publications.

To learn more about the Lectures, please contact:

Emily SnooksDevelopment Officer, Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesDalhousie [email protected]

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