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Discover new ideas and fresh perspectives this fall with The Walrus Talks—live on stage and online. |
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World Animal Protection presents |
The Walrus Talks The Power of Animals |
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How animal welfare is key to a sustainable future for all |
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Tuesday, September 23
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 |
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When animals thrive, we all do. Join us for an insightful evening exploring the ethical, environmental, and scientific impacts of animal welfare in Canada and worldwide.
At The Walrus Talks The Power of Animals, seven expert speakers will discuss how a sustainable future is shaped by how we treat animals. Whether you're passionate about animal welfare, curious about ethical food choices, or interested in conservation efforts, this event will spark meaningful conversations and inspire action.
Join us on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to discuss how transforming Canada’s food system can create benefits for animals, humans, and the planet. |
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FEATURING
Dr. Alison Blay-Palmer, UNESCO Chair on Food; Biodiversity and Sustainability Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University
Tricia Croasdell, Global Chief Executive Officer, World Animal Protection
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, MP Beaches—East York
Nital Jethalal, Executive Director, Institute for Future Food Systems
Dr. Zahra Kassam, Staff Radiation Oncologist, Stronach Regional Cancer Centre; Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto
Dr. Joseph LeBlanc, Associate VP, Equity and Inclusion and Assistant Professor, Indigenous Health at NOSM University; Vice-President, Social Accountability, Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada
Dr. Scott Weese, Professor, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph |
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SSHRC-CRSH presents |
The Walrus Talks at Home: Growing Canadian Productivity |
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How can Canada become an innovation nation? |
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Tuesday, October 7
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 |
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Put simply, productivity measures how we convert work into economic output. Strong productivity leads to faster growth, more jobs, and higher wages, and can help protect the economy from high inflation and the shocks of—for example—a global trade war. But Canada’s productivity growth has stagnated in recent years – and over the past four decades, it has slipped significantly.
One way to build up productivity is to harness the energies of Canada’s most innovative thinkers. Our post-secondary research sector is world class. Every day, brilliant minds are developing research and ideas that could help remedy our lagging productivity. How can we better transfer these critical efforts into the private sector?
Join us to learn more about how higher education can contribute to building Canada’s productivity. |
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Tima Bansal, Canada Research Chair in Business Sustainability
Trevor Tombe, Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary; Director, Fiscal and Economic Policy, The School of Public Policy
Akolisa Ufodike, Associate Professor, School of Administrative Studies, York University
Val Walker, CEO, Business + Higher Education Roundtable |
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Max Bell School of Public Policy presents |
Climate at a Crossroads |
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Tackling disinformation in economic and environmental policy |
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Thursday, October 9 - Daytime Conference
Keynote and panel sessions from 9:30 a.m. EDT to 4:30 p.m. EDT
In person in Ottawa and livestreamed event |
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At a time of mounting climate urgency, the integrity of our public discourse is under siege. Coordinated disinformation campaigns are not only sowing doubt about solutions to mitigate climate change—they are undermining the very policy tools they require.
Climate disinformation is no longer just an environmental issue—it’s a structural barrier to democratic governance.
This day-long event brings together global experts in climate and economic policy, media, and civil society to explore how climate disinformation is restraining progress. Join us, in Ottawa or online, for a riveting day of insights and conversation about how to ensure democratic governance in this new and contested climate crisis landscape. |
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Geoff Dembecki, Investigative Reporter and Global Managing Editor, DeSmog
Kathryn Harrison, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of British Columbia
Amy Janzwood, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and the Bieler School of the Environment, McGill University
Michael Khoo, Policy and Development Co-Chair, Climate Action Against Disinformation
Andrew Leach, Professor of Economics and Law, University of Alberta
Catherine McKenna, CEO, Climate and Nature Solutions; Former Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Infrastructure; Chair, UN Secretary General Expert Group on Net Zero
Chris Russill, Associate Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University; Academic Director, Re.Climate
Charlotte Scaddan, Senior Adviser on Information Integrity, United Nations Global Communications
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WATCH: The Walrus Talks at Home: DEI |
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), or EDI as it is often called in Canada, has become a highly contentious issue, facing significant challenges and rollbacks in both private and public sectors. With US president Donald Trump issuing executive orders to dismantle DEI programs, and corporations responding by scaling back or rebranding their initiatives, DEI has become a flashpoint in broader cultural debates. How have these pressures affected DEI in Canada?
Watch The Walrus Talks at Home: DEI to hear speakers discuss the rapidly evolving landscape and where we go from here.
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