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Thank you Musa al-Gharbi for an engaging chat DemocracyXChange I met a TVO supporter who told me that TVO got her through the pandemic 🥰 Look for Musa’s book “We Have Never Been Woke”. It’s an uncomfortable read but one which asks you to look inward & to interrogate yourself. #DXC25

Wake-up call last night on causes of inequality at opening of DemocracyXChange by OCAD University President Ana Sorrano and keynote Musa al Gharbi, author of “We were never woke” Senate of Canada

Packed house at ⁦Toronto Public Library⁩ to hear ⁦Nahlah Ayed⁩ ⁦CBC Radio's Ideas⁩ in conversation with ⁦Timothy Snyder⁩ on the meaning of freedom. A ⁦DemocracyXChange⁩ keynote.

It’s the final day of #DXC25! The day begins with a conversation featuring @thetimothysnyder, followed by panel discussions offering fresh perspectives. We’re closing out with SiNG for Democracy with CHOiR! CHOiR! CHOiR! Don’t miss it—learn more at democracyexchange.org.

"De-occupation is not liberation.” At Toronto Public Library & #DXC25’s Salon Series talk, Timothy Snyder, in conversation with Nahlah Ayed, reframed freedom as rebuilding possibility, not just removing harm. Let’s strive for ‘positive freedom’—to live with dignity and empathy.

Come one come all for a DemocracyXChange discussion TODAY about the future of the CBC at 3:50pm at the Ted Rogers building. Just yesterday Carney promised another $150 mil for the public broadcaster, that he thinks deserves an “enlarged mandate.” Yesterday, I also spoke to a well

1/2 We're live at DemocracyXChange 2025. If you haven't already, make your way to our booth now. We're excited to meet and greet you there! #PublicBroadcasting #FutureOfCBC #dxc2025

Canadians are much less polarized than many believe, surveys show. A ⁦DemocracyXChange⁩ panel with ⁦Shachi Kurl⁩ ⁦Angus Reid Institute⁩, Andrew Parkin ⁦Environics Institute for Survey Research⁩ and Madalina Botan.

Today at #DXC25, Timothy Snyder in conversation w/ Carol Off, calls for collective freedom: 'You can’t be free alone.' In a world of disinformation, freedom is not a solo act, but a collective group project, grounded in care, cooperation, solidarity, factuality & imagination.

During his conversation with Carol Off this morning at #DXC25, Historian & Author Timothy Snyder responds to the question, “Will the U.S. actually try and annex Canada?” #OnFreedom #TimothySnyder #DXC25 #PositiveFreedom #elbowsup #never51 #CDNpoli

Are Canadians as divided as we think? At #DXC25’s 'Elections and How Polling Can Bridge Divides,' panel, Shachi Kurl and the panel shared a hopeful truth: 60% of Canadians hold nuanced views on key issues, living in the middle ground—open to dialogue and contradiction. 🇨🇦 🗳️

On “The Future of Local Journalism” panel convened by OCAD University U’s Cultural Policy Hub, Lydia Miljan challenged the myth of media neutrality, calling out that it often is a cover for bias. #DXC25

In the “Future of Municipalities,” panelists confronted this reality: municipalities are asked to solve existential challenges—housing, climate, tech disruption—w/ a fraction of the power/resources & they’re doing it under the thumb of higher governments that can override. #DXC25

New ideas for a democratic economy-beyond deregulation & tax cuts. Stimulating conversation at ⁦DemocracyXChange⁩ on how to boost economic productivity and limit corporate rents to generate shared prosperity. Claire Trottier ⁦Patriotic Millionaires⁩ Matthew Mendelsohn Dan Debow

At the 'Reimagining Public Education for a Democratic Future,' workshop w/ Annie Kidder of People For Education, participants stressed schools as hubs for citizenship—where students learn to challenge, question, & engage. Critical thinking isn’t extra—it’s essential. 📚💡 #DXC25

The 6th annual DemocracyXChange ended on a high note as we closed out the summit with a “SiNG for Democracy” session with Choir! Choir! Choir!… putting words into practice as we demonstrated the power of collective action, together. 💪 Thanks to all who participated in #DXC25 🎶

The 6th edition of DemocracyXChange is in the books & we’re so inspired by the incredible community of 800+ ppl who joined us this year. A special thank you to our #DXC25 volunteers, Advisory Committee, staff & our generous partners! We couldn’t do it without your contributions.

The DemocracyXChange summit gathers us once a year, but our dedicated #DXC25 Community Partners are on the front lines of upholding democratic values every single day. We encourage you to stay connected to these important organizations that are sparking civic action year-round.

#Opinion They’re on the firing line in Donald Trump’s America. Here’s how public servants survive in Canada trib.al/hJZa7vt #onpoli

As we consider our options at the Canadian polls on Monday, let’s embrace the practice of #StrategicForesight to navigate change, tackle challenges and foster civic innovation. Explore how foresight shapes resilient policies in this reflection from #DXC25: democracyxchange.org/news/the-futur…