The Balsillie School of International Affairs hosts a webinar, “Summits in the COVID Era: Reflections from the 2021 G7 Summit” Former policy analyst and advisor to the Government of Canada Dr. Tristen Naylor, now lecturer in International Politics and History at the University of Cambridge, will share his observations on what the ‘new normal’ for international summitry is likely … Read more
Ryerson University hosts “Election Aftermath: Democratic Action and Accountability.” Toronto Star political columnist and Ryerson visiting practitioner Martin Regg Cohn will moderate a public discussion on what did Canada’s 44th election reveal about democratic engagement — and disengagement? In mid-pandemic, amid social discontent and environmental disruption, are we holding politicians and Parliamentary institutions accountable? This event will take place online.
Ryerson University hosts a lecture with columist and activist Naomi Klein who will deliver remarks on “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate.” This event will take place online.
Ryerson University hosts a webinar, “War and the Modern World” featuring Dr. Margaret MacMillan, professor of History at the University of Toronto and an emeritus professor of International History at Oxford University. This event will take place online.
Ryerson University hosts a webinar, “Countering Islamophobia in Canada: After 20 Years of the ‘War on Terror’.” Azeezah Kanji, director of programming at Noor Cultural Centre in Toronto, will speak with Tim McSorley, national coordinator of the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group. This event will take place online.
Ryerson University hosts a webinar, “R2P: Exploring our Responsibility to Protect the People of Afghanistan” exploring Canada’s role and responsibility to protect the people of Afghanistan. Participants include former president of the International Criminal Court Dr. Chile Eboe-Osuji, now special advisor to the President’s Office at Ryerson University; Dr. Valerie Oosterveld, professor at the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law; Dr. … Read more
The Famous 5 Foundation hosts a virtual Pink Tea event, featuring Barbara Paterson, the Canadian sculptor who developed the bronze statues known as the Woman are Persons! Famous 5 Monument. She will be joined by philanthropist M. Ann McCaig. This event will take place online.
Carleton University hosts a webinar, “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Planting a Seed Towards Reconciliation” featuring Tim O’Loan who will share his personal stories, experiences and challenges stemming from his four years with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. This event will take place online.
Equal Voice hosts hosts the first in a new ‘Workshop Wednesday’ series: “Campaigns, Communications, and COVID.” This event will spotlight women charged with getting the message out on the campaign trail, providing inside look at how the election unfolded from start to finish: what are the media, communications, and strategic PR challenges unique to an election … Read more
Concordia University hosts a webinar on “The Role of Public Inquiries in Canada: Important or Irrelevant?” Denis Gallant, senior partner, Roy Belanger Avocats, will examine the role of public inquiries in Canada, the fundamental rules governing public inquiries, and touch on inquiries including those on safe drinking water in Ontario, the Air India bombing and the Charbonneau Commission. … Read more
