What is the Role of Empathy
in Democracy?
🗓 Wednesday, November 11th , 2026  |  ⚲ The Globe and Mail Centre, Toronto | Time: 3.30 PM to 6PM, Doors Open at 3PM
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About the Symposium
This year, our Research Symposium theme is “What is the role of empathy in democracy?”
Join thousands of like-minded individuals from around the world for a thought-provoking symposium. Purchase a ticket to experience these dynamic speakers in person—high above the city of Toronto at the beautiful Globe and Mail Centre—or join us online.
Rarely do leaders from business, politics, healthcare and public life gather to examine one question from so many perspectives.
See who they are below.
We are pleased to welcome these speakers
â—Ź Politics
The Honourable Bob Rae →
former politician and Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations
â—Ź Politics
Jennifer Welsh →
Director of the Centre for Int’l Peace and Security Studies, McGill University
Hosted by Mary Ito, Canadian Broadcast Journalist
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