Can politics become more civil? What does meaningful accessibility look like in practice? How do we ensure displaced children can access education? Join us in person or online for events tackling urgent issues shaping Canada and the world.

Canadian Vote Summit

The Walrus Debate: Can Politics be Civil Again?

Three parties. One debate. 

Wednesday, May 20
5:30 p.m. PDT | 6:30 p.m. MDT | 6:30 p.m. CST | 7:30 p.m. CDT | 8:30 p.m. EDT | 9:30 p.m. ADT | 10:00 p.m. NDT

In person in Calgary and livestreamed event

As political discourse grows sharper and trust erodes, The Walrus Debate asks a timely question: Can Politics Be Civil Again?

Hosted in Calgary at the Canadian Vote Summit, this debate brings together former political leaders and insiders from Canada’s major parties to model respectful disagreement and explore how dialogue can help rebuild public trust in democracy.

FEATURING

Kathleen Wynne, 25th Premier of Ontario

Jagmeet Singh, Former Leader of the New Democratic Party

Ian Brodie, Former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Moderated by Jennifer Hollett, Executive Director, The Walrus

Deloitte presents

The Walrus Talks AccessAbility

Accessibility in action: ideas, innovations, and the work ahead

Tuesday, May 26
4 p.m. PDT | 5 p.m. MDT | 5 p.m. CST | 6 p.m. CDT | 7 p.m. EDT | 8 p.m. ADT | 8:30 p.m. NDT

In person in Toronto and livestreamed event

According to the Canadian Survey on Disability, 27% of Canadians over the age of fifteen identify as living with a disability—around eight million people. In the age of the Accessible Canada Act, the Canada Disability Benefit, and Accessibility Standards Canada, why is there a gap between policy and people’s lived experience?

The Walrus Talks AccessAbility is a live podcast recording of Courage Inc. hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Deloitte Chair of Canada and Chile, who brings years of leadership and expertise to this urgent discussion. Featuring talks by five speakers from the disability community on policy frameworks, leadership, and innovation, the importance of technology, corporate rollbacks on DEI, and the persistence of ableism, the talks will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Sinclair.

Ahead of National AccessAbility Week, join us for this special edition of The Walrus Talks in Toronto or online.

FEATURING

Neil Belanger, Chief Executive Officer, Indigenous Disability Canada; B.C. Aboriginal Network on Disability Society

Stephanie Cadieux, Chief Accessibility Officer, Government of Canada

Chris Dodd, Founder and Artistic Director, SOUND OFF

Lorin MacDonald, Human Rights and Disability Lawyer

Prasanna Ranganathan, DEIAB Consultant and Founding Board Member of the Disability Screen Office

Moderated by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile

Save the Children, Oxfam Canada, Refugee Education Council, and War Child present

The Walrus Talks at Home: Education in Crisis

For children who are refugees, education is a lifeline. What does it take to deliver it?

Wednesday, June 17
9 a.m. PDT | 10 a.m. MDT | 10 a.m. CST | 11 a.m. CDT | 12 p.m. EDT | 1 p.m. ADT | 1:30 p.m. NDT

Daytime Virtual Event

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child affirms the right to education. Yet for millions of children who are refugees, that promise remains out of reach. Today, 5.7 million of them are out of school, and the barriers grow as children get older, limiting their opportunities for stable, self-determined lives. 

 At The Walrus Talks at Home: Education in Crisis, speakers from Oxfam, the Refugee Education Council, Save the Children, and War Child will share powerful stories and practical insights on what it takes to help displaced children access education. From teachers working outside traditional classrooms to local educators drawing on community history and customs, they’ll examine what it takes to support children in building a foundation for their future.

FEATURING

Daria Meirut, Communications Lead, Refugee Education Council

Alex Odongo, Head of Programs, War Child Canada, Uganda

Arnold Okello, Area Manager, Oxfam in Uganda

A MESSAGE FROM IMAGINE CANADA

Steady in the Storm: Corporate Giving in a Time of Rapid Change (Virtual Event)

Tariffs, budget pressures, and new regulatory expectations are forcing social impact and ESG leaders to work harder to defend corporate commitments to communities. Whether you're heading into a budget cycle, rebuilding a giving strategy, or just trying to understand what corporate Canada is doing, this virtual session will explore how companies are responding and what strategies are working right now. Join Imagine Canada for a timely discussion on how organizations are setting priorities and making the case for community investment in a rapidly changing environment. Register here.