A Forgotten LEGACY

About the Book

Have you ever wondered about the Commonwealth or questioned what it has meant to Canada? If not, you are not alone. It has been a sparsely covered subject of Canadian history. Yet the Commonwealth was once, and can still be, an important part of Canadian foreign policy. To be so, however, it is important to understand what role Canada has traditionally played within this association of states. This is the purpose of this book: to explore how Canada has led within the Commonwealth as it has served its function in Canadian foreign policy. More importantly, through learning of Canada’s role within this organization, we might better understand what future role the Commonwealth might perform for Canada, and a legacy will not be forgotten.

About the Author

John Kennair has been formally educated and trained in International Law and International Relations. After being awarded his doctorate in 1997 from the University of Kent, he worked as a consultant to a number of private companies and governments in Canada. After gaining a practical insight into his field of study, John returned to teach political science at a number of local universities and colleges in 2007, teaching International Relations and Canadian Politics. John has presented at number of international conferences, and he has published work exploring Arctic Sovereignty issues. He continues to teach and do research in the area of Canadian foreign policy.