The final goal of martial arts isn’t the black belt, nor is it any of the various tournament accolades you might earn along the way. The goal of martial arts is to practise self-defence. And this does not mean protecting only yourself. According to one of my father’s many adages, “Self-defence means to protect yourself, to protect others around you, and to protect your opponent from committing a crime.” Self-defence, which comes out of practices like martial arts, is an ethical responsibility to keep yourself and others safe. What does self-defence mean, then, when the violence against your communities isn’t an acute condition but is as atmospheric as racism itself?
At the Walrus Leadership Forum: Trust in Democracy, speakers will discuss key findings from the 2023 CanTrust Index, an annual, nationwide study conducted by Proof Strategies. This year’s version of the CanTrust Index will pose questions about which leaders and levels of government people across Canada find trustworthy as well as which sectors, corporations, services, and institutions have strong (or weak) trust levels.
Featuring:
Bruce MacLellan, President and CEO, Proof Strategies
Catherine McKenna, Principal, Climate and Nature Solutions and Chair, UN Secretary General Expert Group on Net Zero
Genevieve Tomney, Vice President, Public Affairs, Proof Strategies
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New Year, New Stories
Hello, and happy 2023! As we start this new year, we need you now more than ever. In these uncertain times, it is crucial that reliable media remains available to everyone. That is why we depend on your support to keep our journalism accessible and independent. From the economy to political polarization, the challenges our society is facing this year are too important for half truths.
At The Walrus, the future of journalism is funded by engaged citizens like you. Together, we can preserve the integrity of Canadian media and ensure that our democracy thrives. Will you join us?
This week’s newsletter was produced by CIBC fellow Yasmin Duale and copy-edited by Siddhesh Inamdar. Send us an email at letters@thewalrus.ca and your letter may be included in a future issue of The Walrus.
