Featured Speaker, Daron Acemoglu. Economist, MIT Institute Professor and Nobel Prize Laureate. DemocracyXChange, April 18.
What happened to liberal democracy?
Nobel Prize–winning MIT economist Daron Acemoglu will join DemocracyXChange on April 18 to explore the tension between economic growth, emerging technologies, and democratic health.
Learn more + purchase tickets: democracyxchange.org
@ocaduniversity.bsky.social
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The era of platform self-regulation is over.
Our latest commentary argues that Parliament must reprioritize online safety legislation to address the growing prevalence of AI-generated deepfakes, misinformation, and online harms.
The full argument:
dais.ca/commentary/c... #deepfakes #disinfo
Happening now: tune in to the TMU Democracy Forum with Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy!
www.youtube.com/live/CrvPw6v... #Democracy #Canada #onpoli
Banking on AI, Generative AI Adoption in Canada's Financial Sector
AI is already everywhere in finance. But in a high-trust sector, deployment matters:
> Lower-risk uses
> Human oversight
> Gains that outweigh governance costs.
That’s the takeaway from Banking on AI, funded by @fsc-ccf.bsky.social.
Explore the full report: dais.ca/reports/bank...
Canadian sovereignty does not start at the border: it starts at home, with a resilient democracy.
In a new op-ed in the Vancouver Sun, our Executive Director and Canadian democracy leaders argue that the health of our institutions is key to our independence:
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
Join us at the TMU Democracy Forum on Friday, January 30 where BBC Cief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet will discuss her new book, “The Finest Hotel in Kabul: A People’s History of Afghanistan.”
www.eventbrite.ca/e/lyse-douce... #Democracy #TMU #Canada
We’re going live at the TMU Democracy Forum with former Ontario Dalton McGuinty. Can’t join us IRL? Join the live stream!
youtube.com/live/78ddrns...
We’re looking for students in Grades 9 to 11 from across Canada to join our national Youth Champion cohort as part of our Heads Up campaign for phone-free schools.
Learn more and apply by February 20: dais.ca/headsup/yout... #YoungLeaders #Canada #PhoneFree
New report: yours to discover, earn and learn. Ontario international student experiences in postsecondary work & study
International students contribute to Canada’s economy, but unlocking their full potential requires clear pathways + alignment with labour market needs.
📄 Learn how work-integrated learning can help: dais.ca/reports/your...
Phones down, heads up! @daistmu.bsky.social has partnered with Rogers and is relaunching its initiative supporting phone-free classrooms across Canada. Now called Heads Up, it seeks to help young Canadians build healthier digital habits at school and in life. Read more:
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Democracy Forum with Martin Regg Cohn. Dalton McGuinty: Can civil society be civil when politics is polarized?
Join us at the Dais next week for our TMU Democracy Forum with former Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty.
Tickets are free, with advanced registration required.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/1979741596...
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Happy holidays from all of us at the Dais! We’re signing off for the rest of 2025, and will be back at work to build a better Canada on January 4.
In the meantime, keep in touch by checking out what we’re reading and what we loved most about 2025: dais.ca/announcement...
Microsoft has announced a $7.5B investment in Canada’s AI infrastructure, promising to protect our digital sovereignty. But our Director of Partnerships Jake Hirsch-Allen cautions that it may actually leave Canada more vulnerable to foreign interference:
globalnews.ca/video/115708...
Democracy Forum with Martin Regg Cohn. The Crisis of Canadian Democracy: Andrew Coyne at TMU
In his new book, @acoyne.bsky.social argues that our Parliament is powerless, our voters are disenfranchised and our prime minister reigns virtually unchallenged for years at a time. What is to be done?
Bring your questions to the TMU Democracy forum on December 3: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-crisis...
Canada’s leadership in AI will be defined by how meaningfully it brings the full diversity of voices into the process.
The Dais is a proud signatory to Canada’s AI: Our Voices, Our Future advocating for an inclusive, equitable AI strategy in Canada. Add your voice: bit.ly/ourvoicesour...
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne holds a prited copy of the 2025 federal budget, standing beside Prime Minister Mark Carney
Canada’s new cap on international student visas is stirring serious debate.
Last week @theglobeandmail.com quoted our Executive Director André Côté, who told Parliament this fall that the system had expanded far beyond what it could sustain.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/educa...
📸: Dave Chan
11.28.2025. Promoting Democracy at Work: Why It Matters. Dany Assaf (Torys LLP), Ana Serrano (OCAD University), Anthony Viel (Deloitte Canada).
Workplaces are trusted spaces, and key to strengthening civic engagement and democracy.
Join us on November 28 with @canadianclubto.bsky.social to explore how leaders can support informed, engaged employees.
www.canadianclub.org/events/promo...
#Leadership #Democracy #Canada
Canadians shouldn’t confuse policy disagreements with disagreeable politics.
“Parliamentary debate, while it sometimes seems like a shouting match, is a safeguard against bad policy.”
More reflections on the TMU Democracy Forum from @reggcohn.bsky.social: www.thestar.com/politics/pol... #cdnpoli
Responsible AI Use for Nonprofit Workers. Wednesdays, beginning November 19. Virtual, 12-2 p.m. EST. Cost: $150
We’re on a mission to upskill 500+ nonprofit workers with AI literacy to responsibly adopt the technology.
Learn the do’s and don’ts re privacy, laws and ethics, and discover AI applications to enhance your impact.
The next course begins November 19. Secure your spot: dais.ca/raise/
Submission to the Consultation on Canada's Renewed AI Stratgey
Canada needs a renewed national #AI strategy.
Our submission to the federal consultation outlines how to build public trust, build talent and boost productivity through:
1️⃣ Responsible adoption
2️⃣ Skills development
3️⃣ Investment in homegrown innovation & compute
Read more:
dais.ca/reports/subm...
Live now: tune in to the TMU Democracy Forum: It Takes Two to Talk with Liberal MP Karim Bardeesy and Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman.
Today, we’re chatting all things civil discourse.
www.youtube.com/live/IHMgmWi... #democracy #Canada
Budget 2025
Canada’s 2025 federal budget bets big on growth with long-term investments in AI and digital transformation, but mentions democracy only once.
We believe democracy is a Major Project essential to Canada’s economic and technological future.
Our analysis: dais.ca/announcement...
TMU Democracy Forum with Martin Regg Cohn. Civil Discourse in Canadian Democracy: It Takes Two to Talk.
Can Canadians do democracy differently?
Amid polarized politics and coarse discourse, two up-and-coming MPs from two opposing political parties will discuss why so many politicians talk past each other at our next TMU Democracy Forum.
Join us on November 12: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Know an educator who is making a difference in advancing democratic principles and civic engagement?
In honour of our advisory board member, Ontario has introduced the Elizabeth Dowdeswell Award for Advancing Democracy Through Education.
Nominate an educator today: www.ontario.ca/page/honours...
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It takes two to talk.
Join us on November 12 as MPs Karim Bardeesy (Liberal) and Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) sit down for a candid conversation exploring why so many politicians talk past each other, and whether Canadians can do democracy differently.
torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Course: Essentials of Responsible AI Governance. Wednesdays, beginning October 15. Virtual, 12-2 p.m. EST. Cost: $150
AI transformation without governance is a risk that nonprofits simply can’t afford.
If you’re a nonprofit leader looking to navigate AI adoption with confidence, Essentials of Responsible AI Governance is designed for you.
Learn more and register: dais.ca/raise/
#SocialImpact #Canada #AI
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Read more from David Baxter in the Canadian Press: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/cou...
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Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada?
@guslockhart.bsky.social isn’t convinced, as U.S. tech workers earn 46% more than Canadians:
"...Canadian graduates have a really strong incentive to move down south and just earn substantially more than they could if they stay here."
Is Ontario’s 40-cent minimum wage increase enough to offset the cost of living? Professor Viet Vu (@viet.bsky.social), manager of economic research at @daistmu.bsky.social, tells CBC the bump is "a nice reprieve [but]... nowhere near enough. Read more: tinyurl.com/49n4c4av
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Canada once led on AI—but are we falling behind? Canada’s first AI Minister, @evansolomon.bsky.social visits the @torontomet.bsky.social Democracy Forum this Friday to take your questions.
Registration now closed - tune in virtually: www.youtube.com/live/MPbOMhG... @reggcohn.bsky.social
