U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen will deliver remarks on “USA-Canada: Strengthening our Unique Relationship” part of a luncheon presentation hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. This event will take place at the Fairmont Le Reine-Elizabeth, 900 Blvd René-Levesque W. and will also be livestreamed. Details online.
York University hosts its annual public policy lecture. Canadian legal scholar Stephen J. Toope, vice-chancellor of the University of Cambridge, will discuss “Our Age of Anxiety and the Rule of Law.” With many people all around the globe feeling uneasy, lost and anxious (contributed by a perceived deficit of political legitimacy), Toope proposes that to address that … Read more
The University of Saskatchewan hosts a webinar, “Deconstructing Systemic Racism in the Public Service.” What are some of the current struggles faced by BIPOC civil servants? How can governments and public sector organizations identify, disrupt, and dismantle systemic racism to build capacity and achieve equitable representation? Participants include Mohammed Hashim, executive director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation; Dr. Genevieve Fuji … Read more
Ryerson University hosts a webinar: “Carceral Systems and Racial Justice in Canada: A Conversation on Reform and Abolition.” Panelists will discuss recent developments related to sentencing, policing, jury selection, and the calls for abolition, navigating the tensions and areas of alignment between reforms and structural transformation. This event will take place online.
Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) and Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will announce federal support for an initiative to help Alberta’s small businesses enhance their digital presence and reach new customers. … Read more
The Group of 78 hosts a webinar, “Global trends in the fight against species collapse,” featuring Graham Saul, executive director of Nature Canada, who will cover many of the emerging trends related to nature conservation and reflect on how we can help put big new ideas into action in Canada. This event will take place online.
The Empire Club of Canada hosts a webinar, “Canada Needs a Revived Economic Council to Thrive in the 21st Century.” Blackberry co-founder and policy leader Jim Balsillie will reflect on why Canada needs a revived Economic Council to thrive in the 21st century global economy driven by innovation. This event will take place online.
The Toronto Public Library hosts a webinar, “How to Confront Global Inequalities.” Feminist development economist Jayati Ghosh will explore the extent to which the trajectory of the pandemic reflects deeper structural imbalances in the world political economy and the regimes that govern it. What reforms are necessary to create a more just international order? This event will take … Read more
McGill University presents its 2022 Winter Eakin Lecture. Political scientist Shannon Sampert will deliver a lecture titled, “The Tall Poppy: What happens when women are experts in the media and how we can support them,” exploring the discomfort for some when women take on roles of leadership, including roles of political leadership and roles as experts in the public eye. This event … Read more
Carleton University hosts a panel, “You Have To See It to Be It: Perceptions, Biases and Political Inequality,” in conjunction with International Women’s Day 2022 #BreakTheBias. Speakers include former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Queen’s University; J. Celeste Lay, Tulane University; Zoe Oxley, Union College; and Anuradha Dugal, Canadian Women’s Federation. This event will take place online.
