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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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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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SUMMARY:The productivity puzzle: Why Canada struggles to build its way out of the housing crisis
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAn often-overlooked aspect of Canada’s housing affordability and supply challenge is construction sector productivity. The data raise hard questions about whether government housing targets are even possible under the current system\, and what needs to change to make building faster\, smarter\, and more affordable. \nThis panel discussion will explore why total construction times and productivity have stalled and how better policy\, smarter regulation\, and modern building methods can help break through the bottlenecks. If Canada wants to solve its housing crisis\, it must first fix how it builds – and that starts with productivity. \nSpeakers \n \nPlease register for the event here.
URL:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/event/the-productivity-puzzle-why-canada-struggles-to-build-its-way-out-of-the-housing-crisis/
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