On Civil Society

Climate – Waves of Plastic: Fighting Ocean Pollution

A panel conversation featuring experts from around the world who are on the frontlines of studying the impact and attempting to counter the effects of plastic pollution in our oceans.

Climate – The Changing Arctic: Community, Security, Nature

A panel of experts on the Arctic explore the immense changes in the Far North as ice caps melt, and discuss the implications for communities there, for Canada broadly and for the rest of the world.

Climate – Alexandra Morton: Not on My Watch

Alexandra Morton talks about her book, Not On My Watch, the interplay of science and activism at the forefront of her work, and the role wild salmon plays in maintaining a delicate balance in our ecosystem.

Climate – Invaders of the Great Lakes: A Virtual Workshop

Learn about the different species of Asian carps, their arrival in North America and how to aid in the prevention of these invasive species.

Climate – Frauke Bagusche: Blue, Blue Wonder

Marine biologist, diver and author Frauke Bagusche talks about her fascinating new book, The Blue Wonder, and shares her intimate account of the beauty, mystery and amazing science of the ocean.

Climate – Jill Heinerth: What I Saw in the Deep

Underwater explorer, filmmaker and bestselling author Jill Heinerth talks about her riveting book, Into the Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver, in conversation with journalist Anne Lagacé-Dowson

Climate – The Plastic Lake: Fighting Plastic Pollution in Lake Ontario

The Plastic Lake: A panel conversation about monitoring, cleaning and fighting the impacts of plastic pollution in Lake Ontario, with expert guests Kennedy Bucci, Rochelle Byrne, Sam Athey and Mark Mattson.

Climate – Giulio Boccaletti: Water: A Biography

Author and scientist Giulio Boccaletti talks about his book, Water: A Biography, and discusses humanity's history, reliance on, and relationship to water. In conversation with journalist Anne Lagacé Dowson.

Climate – Rising Waters, Vanishing Lands

A panel conversation focused on the impacts of rising water levels and vanishing lands on people and places. Featuring expert guests Merrell-Ann Phare, Goneri Le Cozannet, Randy Angus and Michael Miltenberger.

Climate - Indigenous Cities for a Sustainable Future

A panel conversation with Indigenous architects from Tkaronto/Toronto, Aotearoa/New Zealand and Rapa Nui/Easter Island who apply ancestral ingenuity to their craft.

Climate - Tree Cities International

Experts working in the international field of urban ecology discuss the use of trees in modern (and ancient) ecological and scientific urban planning practices.

Climate - Urban Planning and Environmental Racism

A panel discussion about the impact of environmental racism in the planning and development of our cities and the related displacement of Black and Indigenous communities in the creation of our urban infrastructure.

Climate - Tree Cities Ontario

Urban ecology experts in Ontario discuss tree usage in modern ecological and scientific urban planning practices.

Kate Aronoff: Can Democracy Prevent Climate Catastrophe

Journalist and author Kate Aronoff talks about her book, Over Heated, and explores the global climate challenges in conversation with Sanjay Ruparelia.

Edward Luce: The Persistent Crisis of Western Liberalism

Edward Luce, US national editor and columnist of the Financial Times, explores how the liberal democratic compact that oriented the west following the Cold War continues to face serious dangers – and what can be done to revive its prospects. In conversation with Sanjay Ruparelia.

Masha Gessen: Navalny vs Putin

Award-winning author and journalist Masha Gessen discusses The Future is History and examines the trajectory and prospects of democracy in Russia, in conversation with Sanjay Ruparelia.

Rashid Khalidi: The Crisis of Arab Democracy and Palestine

Historian and political commentator, Rashid Khalidi, discusses his book, The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine, in conversation with Sanjay Ruparelia.

Jonathan Manthorpe: Restoring Democracy

Journalist and author Jonathan Manthorpe discusses his book, Restoring Democracy, and potential steps we can collectively take to encourage a more resilient, inclusive and tolerant democracy.

Tom Nichols: Our Own Worst Enemy

Author, professor and columnist Tom Nichols discusses his new book, Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from within on Modern Democracy, and the divisive nature that is permeating in current democratic society

Linda Colley: How War Shaped Constitution-Making and Spread (and Limited) Rights

Critically-acclaimed historian Linda Colley discusses constitutional democracies and her book, The Gun, The Ship and the Pen, in conversation with Sanjay Ruparelia.

Charles Taylor: How Democracies Degenerate

Charles Taylor explores the sources of degeneration in our democracies today and talks about his latest book, in conversation with Sanjay Ruparelia.