Globalization ecompasses the social, cultural, and economic shifts that are characteristic of late or advanced capitalism.  In practical terms, this means that there really is no aspect of contemporary life that is untouched by globalization, which necessarily binds the fate of North-Western Ontario to the fates of people the world over.  The aig+c was founded to provide a platform for advanced research on any subject of relevance to our transnational reality, including the roles that culture plays as inspiration, challenge, and economic stimulus.  Our belief is that increased dialogue across disciplines will not only inspire exciting new research collaborations, but will promote a distinctively urban appreciation of our unique place in the world.

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