Star Talks: How Do We Save Democracy?
Thursday at 7 PM - 8 PM
Toronto Reference Library
Yascha Mounk is one of the world's leading experts on the crisis of liberal democracy and the rise of populism.
In this talk, Yascha will explore why young people today believe less and less in democracy as a form of governance. What does this mean for our future?
Mounk will be in conversation with Sabrina Nanji, democracy reporter for the Toronto Star.
This event is part of the new #OnCivilSociety series at the TPL.
Go to tpl.ca/civilsociety to see upcoming events in this series.
This event is FREE, but you must register to attend. See tickets link (Eventbrite) to get a free ticket.
约克大学在3月22日举行了专题讨论会,探讨全球民粹主义崛起带来的政治、经济和社会影响:
York University is hosting Global Populism: Political, Economic and Social Implications as part of its Glendon Global Debates series, on Thursday, March 22 at the Centre of Excellence, Glendon Campus.
Experts will debate the rise of populism that has rattled the political establishment in recent years, and examine possible causes. Brexit, Donald Trump’s presidential victory, support for right-wing political parties in Germany and Austria, and the 2007-2008 economic crisis will be discussed. Panelists will also share their thoughts on how moderate leaders should respond to the new populist trend.
WHAT: Global Populism: Political, Economic and Social Implications, a debate focused on:
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Populism and its roots in the current context, including growing inequality and migration flows
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The political, economic, social and cultural impact of global populism in Canada and around the world
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New strategies to address populism
WHO:
Panellists and moderator:
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David Collenette, Special Advisor, High-Speed Rail in Ontario and former Federal Cabinet Minister
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Donna Dasko, Fellow, School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto and former SVP of Environics Research.
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Jon Allen, Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs, CIC Distinguished Fellow, and former Ambassador of Canada to Israel
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Professor Willem Maas, Jean Monnet Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Glendon Campus, York University
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Habiba Nosheen, Co-host, the fifth estate, CBC (moderator)
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