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. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute will host a webinar on […]

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. Join the Macdonald-Laurier Institute for a dynamic panel event, featuring two of Canada’s […]

 Housing is scarce. Canadians are hard pressed. And governments can’t seem to agree on the best solutions. Join 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 […]

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 – […]

Canada is undergoing profound demographic change, and that’s driven housing policy to the centre of the national conversation. Questions about housing policy – and specifically how it supports or hinders […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HRBnHQuFWk Join us on this webinar to explore the complex relationship between free speech, democracy, and the attention economy. In an age where digital platforms prioritize engagement above all else, […]

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 […]

https://www.youtube.com/live/M7xgAHThiMg?si=14V89m2NFkGSRcMJ 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 […]

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 […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rthdfn3-s7E Canada isn’t short on builders, yet it’s building less than ever. Despite record numbers of workers and billions in public spending, housing output per worker hasn’t kept pace. Home […]

https://youtube.com/live/6Y5LarGcmFI?feature=share In this session, our expert panel will dissect the long-term consequences of President Donald Trump's peace plan, analyze Canada's evolving foreign policy toward Israel and Gaza, and discuss how […]