Canadian Friends of Burma (CFOB), policy session April 27, 2012- Ottawa.
Yeah, that’s right. We, at CFOB are conducting a one day policy consultation session to engage both the public and Burma analysts towards developing our policy on Canada-Burma relations. A lot has changed in the past two years that has surprised even the biggest cynics, but a lot more has to happen to win the full trust of the biggest optimists. We are cautiously optimistic with all the positive change happening in Burma and would like to see it as a foundation for greater things to come, towards a free democratic state. A lot is happening so fast that we need to stay informed, engaged and work with our policy makers towards updating our outlook on Burma.
Canada has played a pivotal role in pressuring Burma towards reforms, something that we at CFOB and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi truly appreciate. The next few years are critical. As Burma breaks out of its cocoon of autocracy rule to take small steps towards democracy, Canada can play a key role in guiding and helping the elected representatives of Burma and her citizens towards creating a progressive society. CFOB will facilitate and serve as a bridge between the democratic representatives and the people of Canada and Burma.
We are pleased to invite you to join the Policy Consultation on Burma. This one-day consultation comprised of two info sessions is scheduled to take place on 27 April 2012 (Friday) at University of Ottawa.
Details of the events are as followed:
Name: Public Policy Consultation on Burma
Date: 27 April 2012 (Friday)
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00
Venue: Room # 257 – Arts Building, University of Ottawa
Attendance: open to public but registration needed in advance (not later than April 26)
Name: Strategic Policy Consultation on Burma
Date: 27 April 2012 (Friday)
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Venue: Room #3102 – Desmarais Building, University of Ottawa
Attendance: CFOB Advisory Board members and other special invitees
The Canadian Friends of Burma is hosting this consultation with the support of University of Ottawa and Canadian NGO Committee on Burma.
Please confirm your attendance – not later than April 26 evening, 2012, by calling at 613-297-6835 or sending an email message to cfob@cfob.org
I hope to see some of you there.
