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SUMMARY:The Online News Act: Surveying the fallout and what comes next
DESCRIPTION: \nThe Online News Act (Bill C-18) has not turned out as the Trudeau government intended\, with Meta withdrawing from news sharing and Google threatening to do the same. The result has been a disaster for Canadian media\, with both legacy outlets and news startups left worse off than before. \nOn this panel\, we bring together journalists and media experts to discuss what went wrong – and what comes next for Canadian media. \n\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Tuesday\, November 28\, 2023\nTime: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this webinar below: \n  \n
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/online-news-act-surveying-the-fallout/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231204T133000
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SUMMARY:First Nations and the energy to succeed
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous communities have unique and incredibly complex relationships with the oil\, gas and pipeline sectors. Media coverage emphasizes – and distorts – Indigenous engagement by focusing on the comparatively small numbers of conflicts with developers. After thoughtful local debate\, many Indigenous communities\, in fact\, choose to pursue careful partnerships with energy firms. \nThis webinar\, presented by three leading First Nations proponents for natural resource and pipeline development\, will explore the challenges\, opportunities\, risks and benefits from Indigenous participation in planning\, construction\, operations\, and ownership of oil\, gas and pipeline projects. The First Nations leaders will discuss the management of internal community disagreements\, the role of outside activists\, the engagement of Indigenous businesses\, and the building of Indigenous equity in the resource sector. \n\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Monday\, December 4\, 2023\nTime: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm ET\n\nPlease note\, that all registered attendees will receive a post-event recording of the webinar. If you are unable to tune in live\, you can watch the recording at your convenience. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this webinar below: \n\n\n\n
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/first-nations-and-the-energy-to-succeed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231215T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T164446Z
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SUMMARY:Assessing the Impact of the Impact Assessment Act ruling
DESCRIPTION: \nOn October 13th\, 2023\, the Supreme Court of Canada\, in a 5-2 decision\, held that the majority of the Impact Assessment Act was outside Parliament’s law-making authority and thus unconstitutional. The decision is highly significant in its delineation of federal and provincial jurisdiction. The Court reiterated that the federal government must be careful to not overreach into areas of provincial jurisdiction. \nIn the aftermath of the decision\, there is as much confusion as ever as to what it means and how much of the IAA can stand. The federal government has indicated that some targeted amendments\, which could be done quickly\, would be sufficient to “course correct”. Some provinces have argued that IAA is beyond repair\, with the Ontario Attorney General launching a court case less than two weeks after the SCC decision to kill the law once and for all. \nWhat does the Supreme Court decision on the IAA mean for future assessments of major projects\, and for those in the IAA process today? What must the federal government change to make the IAA constitutional? How will the decision impact other proposed federal environmental laws such as the Clean Electricity Regulations and emissions cap on the oil and gas sector? \nTo cut through the politicking\, this webinar will bring together four of the country’s top legal experts on Canadian impact assessment and regulation to debate what the decision means and what lays ahead. \n\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Friday\, December 15\, 2023\nTime: 1:0 pm – 2:00 pm ET\n\nPlease note\, that all registered attendees will receive a post-event recording of the webinar. If you are unable to tune in live\, you can watch the recording at your convenience. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n \n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/assessing-the-impact/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240116T140000
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CREATED:20240109T160548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T161205Z
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SUMMARY:Delayed and denied: The challenges faced by Canadians with rare disorders
DESCRIPTION: \nFewer new drugs for rare disorders come to Canada relative to the US and Europe. Canada has set-up barriers that delay or deny access to new drugs for many patients with unmet or poorly met healthcare needs. This leaves vulnerable Canadians at a serious disadvantage. \nThis webinar will highlight how these barriers impact Canadians living with rare disorders\, how the federal government made matters worse over the past six years with well-intentioned but poorly conceived plans to reduce drug prices\, and why the result has been greater uncertainty and further delays. We will also discuss the impact of a proposed national pharmacare program and alternative ways to help ensure Canadians\, especially those with rare disorders\, have access to the drugs they need. \n\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Tuesday\, January 16\, 2024\nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET\n\nPlease note\, that all registered attendees will receive a post-event recording of the webinar. If you are unable to tune in live\, you can watch the recording at your convenience. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this webinar below: \n\n\n
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/delayed-and-denied/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T120000
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SUMMARY:The Role of Clean Fuels in an Energy Transition
DESCRIPTION: \nFrom a wide variety of energy policy perspectives – be it reliability\, affordability\, security or redundancy – we will continue to need not just electrons but also molecules to meet society’s energy needs. Electricity and fuels play very different roles in our energy system. We cannot have just one or the other\, and we cannot “electrify everything”. We need a secure supply of both. \nThat reality provides a responsibility and an opportunity for those in the fuels sector\, whether in production\, refining\, transportation or distribution\, to reduce the carbon intensity of their product. While efforts to decarbonize electricity systems are fairly well understood by the general public\, efforts and advances in decarbonizing fuels have received less attention. From biofuels to hydrogen\, and from renewable diesel to compressed natural gas\, innovations in clean fuel development and uptake will play an important role in our climate goals. \nUnfortunately\, many policies to advance the development of clean fuels have been contradictory\, with some have had the effect of chilling\, rather than incentivizing investment. A coordinated policy approach that supports both producers and consumers to move towards cleaner fuels is needed. \nThis panel brings together experts from across the fuels industry spectrum to discuss the innovations they are advancing\, and what policies would help them go further. \n\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, March 14\, 2024\nTime: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET\n\nPlease note\, that all registered attendees will receive a post-event recording of the webinar. If you are unable to tune in live\, you can watch the recording at your convenience. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this webinar below. \n
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/the-role-of-clean-fuels-in-an-energy-transition/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240422T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T220018Z
UID:76800-1713798000-1713801600@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Exploring Innovation in Canadian Health Care
DESCRIPTION: \nCanadian health care is in crisis. Wait-lists grow\, while Canadians cannot find a family doctor or access much-needed medicines and treatments. Governments have poured billions into the system as Canadians reach their limit with the status quo. Innovative thinking is required to rescue Canadian health care. \nIn this MLI panel\, we will discuss innovations – past and prospective – in family medicine\, medical technology\, and the health charity sector\,and discuss ways in which policy-makers can embrace innovation in health care to ensure Canadians are better served. \nSpeakers \n\nDate: Monday\, April 22\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET\n\nSpeakers \n \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this webinar below. \n
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/exploring-innovation-canadian-healthcare-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240807T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T203505Z
UID:87343-1723032000-1723037400@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Icy Crossroads? Comparing American and Canadian security strategies in the Arctic
DESCRIPTION: \nThis live webinar brings together leading Canadian and American experts to examine security and defence strategies in the North American Arctic\, following on the publication of the US Department of Defense Arctic Strategy 2024. Panelists will explore how Canada and the United States approach Arctic security\, discussing areas of alignment and potential divergence. This panel aims to explore the complex security landscape in the Arctic and its implications for North American defence cooperation. Key topics include NORAD modernization\, the role of emerging technologies\, resource competition\, human security and the implications of the Russia-China axis. \nEvent Details: \n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, August 7\, 2024\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm ET\n\n\n \nParticipants:
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/icy-crossroads-comparing-american-and-canadian-security-strategies-in-the-arctic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20240808T203018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T184905Z
UID:87465-1723723200-1723726800@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:First Nations Wealth Production and Management
DESCRIPTION: \nIndigenous groups nationwide are eager to produce own-source revenues and to reduce their reliance on fiscal transfers from the Government of Canada. Indigenous economic development corporations are the primary vehicle available to First Nations\, Metis and Inuit in their efforts to achieve this goal. This webinar examines the role and impact of wealth production efforts and looks specifically at how development corporations invest their resources to secure the best possible long-term returns to the communities. \n\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, August 15\, 2024\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET\n\nPlease note\, that all registered attendees will receive a post-event recording of the webinar. If you are unable to tune in live\, you can watch the recording at your convenience. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/first-nations-wealth-production-and-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240906T160000
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CREATED:20240905T162620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T161323Z
UID:89015-1725634800-1725638400@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Converting Opportunity into Indigenous Prosperity
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nThis webinar features Sandy Sanderson\, President of the Northeastern Alberta Business Association and a northern entrepreneur. The discussion will review the current state of Indigenous engagement in the oil and gas sector in northern Alberta. It will explore the achievements and limitations of Indigenous procurement processes\, Indigenous investment strategies\, and opportunities for further participation in the resource economy. The focus of the conversation will be on what might be called the “next wave” of Indigenous economic engagement\, moving beyond the fairly limited returns of the past quarter century and establishing a foundation for more extensive Indigenous involvement and long-term prosperity building. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Friday\, September 6th\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET\n\nPlease note\, that all registered attendees will receive a post-event recording of the webinar. If you are unable to tune in live\, you can watch the recording at your convenience. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/converting-opportunity-into-indigenous-prosperity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240912T100000
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CREATED:20240911T185720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T191932Z
UID:89368-1726131600-1726135200@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Authoritarian Alliances in Afghanistan: How China is strengthening the Taliban regime while undermining liberal democracy
DESCRIPTION: \nIn the wake of the NATO and U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021\, China has swiftly expanded its presence in the war-torn nation\, exploiting the power vacuum to extract natural resources and support the Taliban regime. This financial backing strengthens the Taliban’s control and risks turning Afghanistan into a terrorism hub. In a webinar discussion\, we will explore China’s growing influence in Afghanistan and its attempts to undermine liberal democracy. Beyond economics\, China seeks to dominate Afghan society\, including civil and academic institutions and was the first to recognize Taliban-controlled embassies. Our experts will delve into these issues\, examining the threats to global security and democracy\, and discuss how Canada and the international community can respond to these challenges. Don’t miss this vital conversation on safeguarding peace\, freedom\, and liberal democracy. \n\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, September 12th\, 2024\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/authoritarian-alliances-in-afghanistan-how-china-is-strengthening-the-taliban-regime-while-undermining-liberal-democracy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241001T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241001T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20240927T182702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T163715Z
UID:91080-1727789400-1727793000@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:The Transformation of the Indigenous Economy
DESCRIPTION: \nKaren Restoule\, a leading commentator on the Indigenous economy and a commercial professional based in Central Canada\, will offer her views on the recent accomplishments of Indigenous business peoples and the remaining barriers to Indigenous economic engagement. \nWe’ll look directly at the challenges facing\, and economic strategies available to\, remote and rural Indigenous communities. We will hone in on how prevailing\, entrenched national views of how Indigenous economic engagement should look limit opportunities for Indigenous employment and business development. \n\n\nRegister for the event here. \nPlease note\, that all registered attendees will receive a post-event recording of the webinar. If you are unable to tune in live\, you can watch the recording at your convenience. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/the-transformation-of-the-indigenous-economy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241004T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241004T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20240927T183716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T160535Z
UID:91089-1728052200-1728055800@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Internal barriers to trade: Protecting industry or preventing growth?
DESCRIPTION: \nTrade barriers are to be expected between countries. But when similar roadblocks are erected between provinces\, they can send our economy down a bumpy road – costing Canadian consumers and businesses alike. In this webinar\, we explore internal trade barriers in trucking as a case study to shed light on the broader consequences of restricting interprovincial trade. Join us for a panel conversation moderated by Macdonald-Laurier Institute Director of Domestic Policy\, Tim Sargent with economist Trevor Tombe\, and lawyer Ryan Manucha. They will discuss the reports economic findings and proposals to reduce these barriers that would lead to significant economic gains\, preserve space for diversity in provincial regulations while ensuring that goods and services can flow more freely across borders. \n\n\nRegister for the event here. \nPlease note\, that all registered attendees will receive a post-event recording of the webinar. If you are unable to tune in live\, you can watch the recording at your convenience. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/internal-barriers-to-trade-protecting-industry-or-preventing-growth/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241007T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20241002T152757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T160233Z
UID:91638-1728297000-1728302400@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:October 7th\, One year later: The Promised Land Project
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nThe world awoke to shock and horror on October 7th\, 2023. What has become clear in the year since Hamas’s barbaric attack on Israel is that the status quo of the past few decades is no longer sustainable. We have entered a new era of geopolitical relations in the Middle east\, ethnic tension\, and diaspora politics in Canada and across the Western world. \nIn response\, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI)\, Canada’s premier national think-tank\, is leading the way with a first-of-its-kind policy program. The Promised Land project addresses the critical gap of expert thought leadership that has enabled antisemitism to thrive. Through this initiative\, we aim to fundamentally reshape how Canadians view Israel\, the Middle East conflict\, antisemitism\, and extremism. On the anniversary of Hamas’s attack\, join us and our multidisciplinary team of Senior Fellows and key contributors to discuss the state of play in the Middle East and here in Canada. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the event here. \nPlease note\, that all registered attendees will receive a post-event recording of the webinar. If you are unable to tune in live\, you can watch the recording at your convenience. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/october-7th-one-year-later-the-promised-land-project/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20241002T153654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T153804Z
UID:91647-1728480600-1728486000@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Competition in the financial sector
DESCRIPTION: \nHow can financial sector competition help in a cost-of-living crisis? At a time when Canadians are struggling to make ends meet\, a holistic approach to making every sector cheaper is the best approach. Changes to financial sector policy that introduce more competition will incentivize financial service providers to offer lower fees to customers\, as well as spur innovation. This panel discussion will focus on how consumer-driven banking\, a real-time rail\, and digital currencies could make it less expensive for Canadians to manage their money. \n\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 9th\, 2024\nTime: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET\n\nRegister for the event here. \nPlease note\, that all registered attendees will receive a post-event recording of the webinar. If you are unable to tune in live\, you can watch the recording at your convenience. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \nPlease note further speakers may be announced.
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/competition-in-the-financial-sector/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20241020T174551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T192411Z
UID:95800-1730295000-1730298600@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Leading the Digital Revolution: Female Indigenous Leaders and the Canadian North
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nNorthern and Indigenous communities have been seriously disadvantaged by being on the wrong side of the digital divide. While cities and prosperous rural areas benefit from inexpensive high-speed Internet services\, remote and northern settlements have suffered from being cut off from many of the benefits of the digital revolution. Major changes are coming. Tiffany Eckert-Maret\, chief operating officer of Da Daghay Development Corporation\, is one of the leaders of Sixty North Unity\, an Indigenous-owned company that has taken over Northwestel’s telecommunications operations in northern Canada. This unique initiative\, co-led by one of the North’s most effective female entrepreneurs\, has the potential to transform the roles of First Nations\, Inuit\, and Metis peoples in the emerging new economy in the North. This webinar explores the Sixty North Unity deal\, the barriers to further Indigenous engagement in the digital economy\, and the prominent roles that female Indigenous entrepreneurs play in this vital transition. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 30\, 2024\nTime: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm ET\n\nPlease note\, that all registered attendees will receive a post-event recording of the webinar. If you are unable to tune in live\, you can watch the recording at your convenience. \nPlease register for the event here. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/leading-the-digital-revolution-female-indigenous-leaders-and-the-canadian-north/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20241113T213228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T213328Z
UID:96684-1732629600-1732633200@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Confronting censorship & defending free speech
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nIt’s a fundamental liberty of all Canadians – the right to freedom of expression. But free speech today is under attack by a new form of censorship. Professional associations are increasingly attempting to silence members who dare to speak freely against ideologically driven political and social agendas. Many professionals are engaging in self-censorship out of fear of reprimand. They can’t risk being publicly “cancelled” – or worse\, lose their careers. \nIn this webinar discussion\, we will explore Canadian Constitution Foundation Litigation Director Christine Van Geyn’s recent MLI publication\, The New Censorship. We will review the broader legal frameworks governing free speech in Canada and how these principles intersect with the responsibilities of professional bodies. \nWe will examine recent instances of speech infringement and highlight the challenges in navigating free speech issues\, especially in light of evolving legal precedents and the legal ramifications of restricting such speech. Our experts will provide insights into the legal landscape governing free speech in professional associations\, academic environments\, and broader social contexts. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register for the event here.
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/confronting-censorship-defending-free-speech/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241212T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20241206T191954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T193557Z
UID:99771-1734013800-1734017400@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Free Speech: Behind the Iron Curtain and in North America Today
DESCRIPTION: \nWhen authoritarian regimes crackdown on free speech and dissent\, we in the “free world” are often tempted to say\, “it could never happen here.” However\, the truth is\, our freedoms are eroding every day thanks to government overreach and attempts to censor speech both in person and online. \nIn this webinar\, MLI will bring together three distinguished panellists who have personally experienced life under authoritarian regimes where free speech was severely restricted. Now living in North America\, the panellists will share their perspectives on the erosion of free speech in Canada and its parallels to their experiences living under authoritarian regimes. \nFreedom of expression/speech is a fundamental protection in Canada and the US – but it’s increasingly under threat. The panelists will discuss concerns over recent legal decisions and enacted and proposed bills\, as well as recent research on the topic in academia. The webinar will serve as a timely reminder of the delicate balance between free expression and government control\, and the dangers of complacency in a democracy. \n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register for the event here. \nPlease note\, that all registered attendees will receive a post-event recording of the webinar. If you are unable to tune in live\, you can watch the recording at your convenience. \nEverything we do at MLI is made possible by generous donors. If you enjoyed the event\, please consider supporting our work.
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/free-speech-behind-the-iron-curtain-and-in-north-america-today/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20250115T190728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T190728Z
UID:101344-1737637200-1737640800@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Eco-colonialism and Indigenous involvement in the natural resource sector
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nEnvironmental groups have actively opposed natural resource and infrastructure development in Indigenous territories. Many Indigenous communities see them as latter-day missionaries – outsiders convinced of their analyses and priorities and willing to impose their views on Indigenous peoples and communities. Environmentalists have thwarted Indigenous development\, upended whole industries\, ignored community priorities\, and attacked Indigenous leaders who support carefully done resource projects. This webinar will examine\, from an Indigenous perspective\, the tactics and impacts of environmentalists’ intervention on resource initiatives. \nPlease register for the event here. \nEverything we do at MLI is made possible by generous donors. If you enjoy the event\, please consider supporting our work. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/eco-colonialism-and-indigenous-involvement-in-the-natural-resource-sector/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20250307T213312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T214023Z
UID:102125-1741611600-1741615200@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Building Better: Solving the housing crisis and reducing carbon emissions through integrated energy\, infrastructure\, and housing policies
DESCRIPTION: \nCanada’s housing market is facing a crisis\, with soaring costs and growing demand\, while energy and infrastructure struggles to keep pace with the needs of a changing economy. Join us for a webinar event featuring leading experts as we explore the critical intersection of energy\, housing\, and infrastructure policy in Canada. \nIn an era of rising housing costs\, evolving energy demands\, and aging infrastructure\, our panelists will examine how these sectors are interconnected\, and how policy approaches that integrate the three can allow the simultaneous pursuit of more housing with the right mix of supporting infrastructure in a way that reduces emissions. \nOur experts will offer a comprehensive analysis of the complex dynamics shaping Canada’s future and explore innovative solutions for addressing these pressing issues. This session will provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Canada’s energy\, housing\, and infrastructure sectors. \nPlease register for the event here.\nEverything we do at MLI is made possible by generous donors. If you enjoy the event\, please consider supporting our work. \nSpeakers
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/building-better-solving-the-housing-crisis-and-reducing-carbon-emissions-through-integrated-energy-infrastructure-and-housing-policies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20250311T194026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T200408Z
UID:102168-1742310000-1742313600@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Removing the roadblocks: How provinces can lead the charge on boosting internal trade
DESCRIPTION: \n\nJoin us for a webinar to tackle one of Canada’s most pressing economic challenges: the barriers to internal trade and worker mobility that are stifling productivity\, investment\, and wage growth in Canada. \nDrawing from his new paper Breaking barriers: How provinces can drive Canada’s prosperity by unlocking trade and labour mobility\, MLI Senior Fellow and Economics Professor Trevor Tombe will discuss how these obstacles are holding back businesses and workers alike\, and why waiting for a national solution is unnecessary. Provinces have the power to act boldly and independently – by recognizing regulations from other provinces\, improving labour mobility\, and removing unnecessary trade exemptions – paving the way for a more efficient\, resilient economy. \nCanada is facing unprecedented economic uncertainty thanks to US President Donald Trump’s tariff war and “51st state” annexation threats. As the country’s GDP per capita continues to decline\, the need for action has never been greater. This webinar will explore how provincial reforms can not only boost local economies but drive national growth\, reduce regional disparities\, and strengthen Canada’s overall economic resilience. Join us to discover how provincial action can unlock Canada’s full economic potential\, create a more integrated economy\, and secure a more self-sufficient\, prosperous future. \nSpeakers
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/removing-the-roadblocks-how-provinces-can-lead-the-charge-on-boosting-internal-trade/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250324T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20250317T210253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T210253Z
UID:102228-1742803200-1742808600@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Combatting disinformation: The importance of partnership between Japan and Canada
DESCRIPTION:In today’s digital landscape\, disinformation spreads rapidly\, influencing public opinion\, undermining trust in institutions\, and threatening democratic stability. As malicious actors refine their tactics\, the need for coordinated international action has never been more urgent. Disinformation poses a direct challenge to democracy\, national security\, and social cohesion. \nThe Macdonald-Laurier Institute will host a webinar on the collaborative efforts between Japan and Canada to counter disinformation in an era of increasing digital threats. As misinformation and fake news continue to threaten our democratic institutions\, national security\, and public trust\, international co-operation is more critical than ever. \nThis session will bring together experts\, policy-makers\, and researchers to discuss strategies\, best practices\, and joint initiatives aimed at strengthening information integrity. Topics will include threat actors and their targets in the Canada and Japan\, countermeasures (regulatory measures\, debunking\, prebunking\, strategic communications\, media literacy programs\, etc.)\, technological advancements\, and cross-border collaborations to reduce the harm of disinformation. \n\n\nRegister for the event here. \nPlease note\, that all registered attendees will receive a post-event recording of the webinar. If you are unable to tune in live\, you can watch the recording at your convenience. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/combatting-disinformation-the-importance-of-partnership-between-japan-and-canada/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20250430T194206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T194421Z
UID:102977-1746536400-1746543600@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Legacy on Trial: Revisiting Macdonald and Diefenbaker
DESCRIPTION:Canadian history is under siege. Activists are attempting to rewrite the past\, while the public grows increasingly indifferent to our nation’s founding figures. As the threat of cultural erasure and creeping Americanization increases\, it’s more important than ever to defend the legacy of those who built Canada. \nJoin the Macdonald-Laurier Institute for a dynamic panel event\, featuring two of Canada’s leading voices on history: Patrice Dutil and Bob Plamondon. Together\, they re-examine the lives and legacies of two pivotal prime ministers – Sir John A. Macdonald and John Diefenbaker – at a moment when their contributions are being challenged like never before. \nDutil’s latest works\, Sir John A. Macdonald and the Apocalyptic Year of 1885 and Ballots and Brawls\, shine a new light on the trials\, triumphs\, and fierce leadership that shaped early Canada. Plamondon’s Freedom Fighter\, meanwhile\, reintroduces Diefenbaker as a courageous defender of Canadian freedoms and independence. \nIn an era when Canada’s political legacy is too often overlooked or misrepresented\, this event offers a vital counterpoint and a closer look at two leaders who shaped the Canada we know today. Don’t miss this exclusive conversation on truth\, leadership\, and the fight to preserve Canada’s story. \nRegister for the event here. \nEvent Program: \n\n1:00 pm: Doors open\, with a networking coffee session for guests\n1:30 pm: Armchair discussion begins with Patrice Dutil\, Bob Plamondon and Peter Copeland\, including Q&A with the audience\n3:00 pm: End of event\n\n\n\nSpeakers
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/legacy-on-trial-revisiting-macdonald-and-diefenbaker/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20250501T202600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T202600Z
UID:103009-1747828800-1747832400@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:A better plan: Untangling jurisdictional webs & reducing housing burdens
DESCRIPTION: \nHousing is scarce. Canadians are hard pressed. And governments can’t seem to agree on the best solutions. \nJoin us for an eye-opening webinar to explore the complexity of federal and provincial jurisdictions and their impact on urban development. We’ll take a close look at how building codes\, zoning\, municipal charges\, and permitting processes shape the development landscape and we’ll map out paths for reform. \nOur experts will unpack the delicate balance between federal and provincial authority and how political incentives drive municipal regulatory decisions. We’ll also explore how municipal charges and zoning laws impact project timelines\, costs\, and overall development strategies. \nThis session will offer key insights on navigating regulatory challenges and optimizing development strategies within the complexities of federal and provincial regulations. \nPlease register for the event here. \n\n\nPlease note\, that all registered attendees will receive a post-event recording of the webinar. If you are unable to tune in live\, you can watch the recording at your convenience. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/a-better-plan-untangling-jurisdictional-webs-reducing-housing-burdens/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20250520T165527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T165615Z
UID:103351-1748350800-1748358000@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Unravelling MAiD in Canada: Rethinking Policy and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Euthanasia and assisted suicide – now known in Canada as Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) – has expanded rapidly in the 10 years since its introduction and is now the fifth-leading cause of death in Canada. Originally introduced as an exception to the Criminal code prohibitions on assisted suicide\, homicide\, and consent to death – intended to relieve suffering in a broad end-of-life context – its uptake has increased considerably and is now permitted under broader circumstances where death is not reasonably foreseeable\, suffering deemed subjectively intolerable\, and to vulnerable and disabled Canadians. Its rapid proliferation\, which continues unabated\, is raising urgent questions about where Canada’s policy is headed. \nJoin the Macdonald-Laurier Institute for the launch of Unravelling MAiD in Canada: Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide as Medical Care\, a new book that critically examines the evolution of MAiD policy and its troubling implications. \nCo-editors Dr. Ramona Coelho\, Dr. Trudo Lemmens\, and Dr. K. Sonu Gaind bring a powerful interdisciplinary perspective from medicine\, law\, and ethics. Together\, they will explore the normalization of euthanasia and assisted dying in medical practice\, the weakening of safeguards\, and the growing risks to vulnerable Canadians\, including those with disabilities and mental illness. The panel will also offer concrete policy ideas for governments to consider as Canada assesses further expansion in 2027. \nThis timely event goes beyond a book launch – it’s a crucial contribution to a debate that is central to Canadian values. \nEvent Program: \n\n1:00 pm: Doors open\, with a networking coffee session for guests\n1:30 pm: Panel discussion begins\, including Q&A session.\n3:00 pm: End of event\n\nPlease register for the event here. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/unravelling-maid-in-canada-rethinking-policy-and-practice/
LOCATION:Kildare House\, 323 Chapel Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1N 7Z2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20250620T190919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T195956Z
UID:103800-1751893200-1751896800@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:AI policy in Canada: A unique path between the EU and US
DESCRIPTION:As global powers race to define the rules of artificial intelligence\, Canada stands at a crossroads between the European Union’s regulatory caution and the United States’ innovation-driven approach. Should Canada choose a side – or carve out its own path? \nJoin us for a timely webinar on Canada’s evolving AI policy landscape. We’ll explore key legislative developments\, evolving regulatory frameworks\, and their implications for innovation\, privacy\, equity\, and global competitiveness. Our expert panel will delve into the ethical\, legal\, and economic stakes\, asking: What could a distinctly Canadian approach to AI governance look like? \nThis session offers a rare opportunity to engage with leading voices as they map out how Canada can navigate the complexities of AI regulation – safeguarding public trust and promoting technology that serves people and their well-being – all while fostering technological leadership and innovation. Be part of the conversation shaping Canada’s role in the global AI ecosystem. \nSpeakers
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/ai-policy-in-canada-a-unique-path-between-the-eu-and-us/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20250715T144816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T150633Z
UID:104233-1754481600-1754485200@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Building better housing policy: How immigration\, family formation\, and a changing population shape housing supply and affordability
DESCRIPTION:Canada is undergoing profound demographic change\, and that’s driven housing policy to the centre of the national conversation. \nQuestions about housing policy – and specifically how it supports or hinders family life\, community cohesion\, and economic resilience – have never been more urgent. \nOur expert panel will address how immigration patterns affect supply and demand\, how demographic shifts are changing housing needs\, and how affordability influences key life decisions such as marriage\, childbearing\, and household formation. \nThey’ll also dive into solutions. The panel will look at how municipalities and developers can respond with strategies that promote affordability\, strengthen civil society\, and support long-term prosperity. \nThe webinar will offer essential insights into the drivers shaping Canada’s housing landscape\, and the policy responses needed to meet the challenges ahead.
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/building-better-housing-policy-how-immigration-family-formation-and-a-changing-population-shape-housing-supply-and-affordability/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20250728T174947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T182059Z
UID:104394-1755090000-1755093600@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Breaking the Feed: Does the attention economy undermine our democracy?
DESCRIPTION:Join us on this webinar to explore the complex relationship between free speech\, democracy\, and the attention economy. \nIn an age where digital platforms prioritize engagement above all else\, the algorithms that shape what we see and hear increasingly favour outrage\, sensationalism\, and polarizing content. This dynamic has profound implications –not only for the quality of public discourse\, but for democratic values and our shared understanding of truth. Beyond distorting public debate\, the attention economy is undermining journalism\, accelerating mental health crises\, polarizing citizens\, and opening the door to foreign influence operations\, all while monetizing distraction and division. \nOur panel of experts will explore how these forces intersect\, the risks they pose to civic life\, and what can be done to foster healthier digital spaces. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/breaking-the-feed-does-the-attention-economy-undermine-our-democracy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20250819T143324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T144318Z
UID:104755-1756126800-1756130400@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Free speech under threat: How we can defend it – together
DESCRIPTION:Free speech in Canada is facing unprecedented pressure from expanding government controls and cultural shifts. Once the bedrock of democratic life\, open debate is increasingly stifled by laws targeting so-called “harmful” expression and by a rising climate of censorship – especially on sensitive issues like immigration\, gender\, and national identity.Canada’s conception of free speech has quietly – but profoundly – shifted. Once seen as a tool for collective truth-seeking and democratic engagement\, it is now often framed as a matter of personal expression. This turn\, amplified by the Charter’s post-1982 interpretation and the rise of expressive individualism\, has made them more easily overridden in the name of competing values like “safety” and “inclusion.” The result? A thinner\, more fragile vision of free expression – one less anchored in the rigour of open debate.Join Macdonald-Laurier Institute Senior Fellows Ryan Alford and Eric Kaufmann for a critical conversation on the future of free expression in Canada. They’ll explore the cultural currents weakening resistance to censorship\, the revival of restrictive laws\, and the risks they pose to our foundational freedoms. They will also offer a roadmap for Canadians seeking to restore a culture of open inquiry and principled dissent. It’s time for Canadians to raise their voices in defence of free speech – before it’s too late.Register for the event here. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\nFree speech in Canada is facing unprecedented pressure from expanding government controls and cultural shifts. Once the bedrock of democratic life\, open debate is increasingly stifled by laws targeting so-called “harmful” expression and by a rising climate of censorship – especially on sensitive issues like immigration\, gender\, and national identity. \nCanada’s conception of free speech has quietly – but profoundly – shifted. Once seen as a tool for collective truth-seeking and democratic engagement\, it is now often framed as a matter of personal expression. This turn\, amplified by the Charter’s post-1982 interpretation and the rise of expressive individualism\, has made them more easily overridden in the name of competing values like “safety” and “inclusion.” The result? A thinner\, more fragile vision of free expression – one less anchored in the rigour of open debate. \nJoin Macdonald-Laurier Institute Senior Fellows Ryan Alford and Eric Kaufmann for a critical conversation on the future of free expression in Canada. They’ll explore the cultural currents weakening resistance to censorship\, the revival of restrictive laws\, and the risks they pose to our foundational freedoms. They will also offer a roadmap for Canadians seeking to restore a culture of open inquiry and principled dissent. It’s time for Canadians to raise their voices in defence of free speech – before it’s too late.
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/free-speech-under-threat-how-we-can-defend-it-together/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251007T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20250909T204543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175815Z
UID:105264-1759827600-1759833000@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:The Aftermath of October 7
DESCRIPTION:Two years after the horrific Hamas attacks on Israel\, join us for an essential conversation with leading experts Hussein Aboubakr Mansour\, Casey Babb\, and Einat Wilf. They will examine the ongoing conflict in Gaza\, Israel’s defence against escalating Islamist terror\, and the global forces reshaping the region’s future. With rising antisemitism in the West\, including in Canada\, this session will provide vital insights into the Israeli-Hamas conflict\, shifting Arab political thought\, and a roadmap for a more secure future for Israel. \nPlease register for the event here.
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/the-aftermath-of-october-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171125
CREATED:20250919T175715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T204844Z
UID:105452-1759935600-1759942800@macdonaldlaurier.ca
SUMMARY:Shadows over Canada: Confronting foreign influence
DESCRIPTION:Foreign interference. Money laundering. Undue influence by powerful insiders. These are just some of the hidden threats facing Canada’s democracy. It’s time to unmask these forces – subjecting them to hard scrutiny before they can further erode our democratic institutions. \nJoin MLI for a timely discussion with senior experts on the policy choices Canada must make to address its growing vulnerabilities. Our panel – including a former solicitor general\, veteran investigators\, and a senior fellow with national security experience – will reveal how illicit networks\, substate capture\, and abuse of public office undermine Canadian democracy. In addition\, participants will consider concrete policy and institutional reforms that Canada needs to confront these risks. Based on fresh investigations and new insights\, this event exposes threats too often overlooked. \nReception to follow at All Saints 5:00 -7:00 PM (330 Laurier Ave E). \nPlease register for the event here. \nEvent Program: \n\n3:00 pm: Doors open\, with refreshments\n3:30 pm: Welcoming remarks by Christopher Coates\, MLI\n3:40 pm: Panel begins\, moderated by Kevin Vuong\, with panelists: Hon. Wayne Easter\, Garry Clement\, and Dean Baxendale\n5:00 pm: End of event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCopies of Canada Under Siege: How PEI Became a Forward Operating Base for the Chinese Communist Party will be available for purchase at the event.
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/shadows-over-canada-confronting-foreign-influence/
LOCATION:Kildare House\, 323 Chapel Street\, Ottawa\, ON K1N 7Z2
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