Cold War 2.0: What it Means for Canada

George Takach, LLB

George has undergrad and law degrees from the University of Toronto, and an MA from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. He is a former partner and national Technology Industry Leader at the McCarthy Tétrault law firm, where for 35+ years he represented Canadian and international technology companies (with financings, M&A and commercial matters) and traditional companies and governments with their sophisticated technology transactions and projects. During his legal career he was also an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School for 22 years, a columnist for Lexpert Magazine, and wrote three books on tech/law topics.

Currently he writes books on technology and geopolitics for a general audience, including Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle Between China, Russia and America (see information at Simon&Schuster.com). George will bring copies of this book for purchase and signing.

Cold War 2.0: What it Means for Canada

With wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and rising tensions around Taiwan and in the South China Sea, hear author and geopolitical analyst George S. Takach explain what ties all these events together. George believes we are in a new cold war, and that technology and innovation will be key to whether the democracies or the autocracies win this struggle. He will also address what it all means for Canada specifically. In addition, George will have thoughts on the new Administration in Washington. After his presentation, there will be a chance for questions and discussion. 

This event is part of the Spring 2025 Speaker series.