The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is a major partner in the online resource, Global Trade Alert (GTA). This project is an independent initiative also supported by the Centre for Economic Policy Research, the International Development Research Centre and the World Bank. It provides real-time information on state measures taken during the current global downturn that are likely to affect foreign commerce.

A recent report published by the Fraser Institute indicates that "Canada's top economic security interest remains unimpeded access to the US market." The report, entitled ‘Canada-US Relations in 2010', argues that economic integration has become more challenging as concerns about border security, procurement, and carbon emissions prevent trade among the two countries.

The Border Barometer, published in February 2010, is a tool developed by Western Washington University's Border Policy Research Institute, and University at Buffalo's Regional Institute of economic activity along the US-Canadian border. Published annually, the Border Barometer serves to provide a clearer understanding of trade and security issues that arise along the border and at individual ports of entry. It is a project funded by the BORDERNET initiative of the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Read the Border Barometer

Sponsored in part by the Centre for International Governance Innovation, The North America Works Conference in Kansas City took place from November 4-6, 2009. Bringing together well known academics and practitioners in the field, several sessions were held on topics such as borders, trade, transportation and other pressing issues involving Canada, the US, and Mexico. The conference featured Dr. Stephen Blank, Co-Chair of the North American Transportation Competitiveness Research Council who is also a CIGI Senior Fellow and a member of the Portal for North America's Steering Committee.

On Wednesday, March 3, 2010, the Governor-General of Canada will open the Third Session of the 40th Parliament with a Speech from the Throne. In doing so, Michaelle Jean will bring to an end just over two months of prorogation initiated by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on December 30, 2009. This is the second time in a year that the Harper government has requested the prorogation of parliament, with the last suspension taking place in 2008 when the Conservative government was faced with a non-confidence vote.

In an effort to provide an information resource for Canadians for the upcoming G8 Summit to be hosted in Muskoka, the Government of Canada has launched an official G8 website.

The Fifteenth Conference of the Parties (COP-15) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) concluded on December 19, 2009 without long-term targets after a 31-hour negotiating marathon. The conference, which saw the creation of the Copenhagen Accord, has been criticized as "a predictable disappointment" due to fears of economic repercussions, high domestic political stakes, and political finger-pointing.