Looking forward to this very timely conversation with two people at the frontlines of the issue.

Thank you to all who participated in this year’s #DXC23, co-presented by #OCADU, @TMULeadLab and OpenDemocracy.ca | Démocratieouverte.ca! OCAD U President Ana Serrano @acserrano.bsky.social & Toronto Metropolitan University President Mohamed Lachemi on why universities are vital to co-creating a resilient democracy: bit.ly/40i5bhG

What impact will the #US-#China clash have on #trade and #investment flows, global #development and #climate change? Excited to host Dr. Kristen Hopewell at the next Faculty of Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University Toronto Public Library Frontlines talk on 27 April 2023. Register: tinyurl.com/KristenHopewell

Far-right parties have made historic gains in Scandinavia. Can the idea of social democracy be revived in its heartland in alliance with the global South? The distinguished Olle Törnquist closes our 2022-23 series on May 11. Register: tinyurl.com/olletornquist

Huge congratulations!! Such impressive work!

In an era where trust and truth are being tested, I'm honoured to be hosting, moderating 2 day #Cdnvotesummit Democratic Engagement Exchange As journalism goes, so goes democracy CJF-FJC 1st panel: Elections Canada Chief Elections officer Stéphane Perrault, @p_uppalsandhu Allison Harell

Let the conversation begin!

“What do we need to know in common to be a we?” As we wrap day 1 #cdnvotesummit the always engaging Elamin Abdelmahmoud asks what does it mean to engage with the story of democracy? Faculty of Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University

“Representation is the floor not the ceiling.” Velma Morgan OperationBlackVoteCA Day 2 is off to a strong start with a disruptive conversation about representation in politics. Faculty of Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University

Important conversation between Pippa Norris and Sanjay Ruparelia on the role of trust in democracy. Bottom line- Trust 🤔 Trustworthy 😊 #cdnvotesummit Democratic Engagement Exchange Faculty of Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University

Engaging democracy. Even if you can’t vote. CAWI-IVTF Lais Maurillio her own experience empowering women to make change in Ontario. #cdnvotesummit Democratic Engagement Exchange

The key to engaging young people from marginalised communities? “Listening with intent to something.” Wise words from ikem opara (he/him) at #cdnvotesummit Rideau Hall Foundation | Fondation Rideau Hall

After waiting 1.5 hours at counter this is the line for cars in garage Boston Logan Airport Thrifty Car Rental 😱 travel hell. Lots of families having a much worse time. No communication at all!

Too late I was told that it would be at least three hours before a car is available. I am now on a bus.

Thrilled to see Elamin Abdelmahmoud with his hot take on this culture moment in my hometown paper The New York Times nytimes.com/2023/08/04/opi…

Looking forward to this important conversation. See you there tonight!

In these challenging times for democracy it is inspiring to hear a story of politics of inclusion. That works. Thank you Naheed Nenshi

With the U.S. election just hours away, there couldn’t be a more critical moment to kick off Season 6 of Democracy Dialogues! Join us on November 7 for a truly timely conversation on election interference and its profound impact on trust and participation: engagedemocracy.ca/season-6