• Free speech under threat: How we can defend it – together

    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 […]

  • The Aftermath of October 7

    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 […]

  • Shadows over Canada: Confronting foreign influence

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    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 […]

  • The productivity puzzle: Why Canada struggles to build its way out of the housing crisis

    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 prices may be softening, but affordability remains out of reach and construction backlogs keep growing. An often-overlooked aspect of Canada’s housing affordability and supply challenge […]

  • Trump’s peace plan: Assessing the future of Canada-US relations in the Middle East

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9tIB_gER2c Join us for a groundbreaking Macdonald-Laurier Institute webinar as we explore the shifting landscape of the Middle East and its direct implications on Canada-US relations. In this exclusive 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 […]

  • Healthcare without hate: Confronting antisemitism in medicine

    https://youtube.com/live/2ZRraFu_Fbk?feature=share Throughout Canada, the United States, and much of the Western world, antisemitism and other forms of bigotry are creeping into healthcare at unprecedented rates as medicine becomes increasingly politicized. Although this issue affects everyone, few are giving it the attention it deserves. In this timely webinar, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, in collaboration with Doctors Against […]

  • Energy Security Summit 2026

    The Energy Security Summit is a premier gathering of decision-makers, security experts, and energy system leaders focused on confronting the most urgent energy security challenges facing Canada today. Over two days, participants will examine the evolving global threat landscape, Canada’s role in supporting global energy security, and the technologies critical to protecting and strengthening energy production […]