What is the Role of Empathy
in Democracy?
🗓 Wednesday, November 11th , 2026 | ⚲ The Globe and Mail Centre, Toronto | Time: 3.30 PM to 6PM EST, Doors Open at 3PM
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About the Symposium
This year, our 30th Anniversary 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, public life, health and technology gather to examine one question from so many perspectives.
See who they are below.
We are pleased to welcome these speakers
● Political Affairs
● Political Affairs
SPEAKER
Jennifer Welsh →
Director of the Centre for Int’l Peace and Security Studies, McGill University
● Health & Technology
Hosted by Mary Ito, Broadcast Journalist and Host of The CRAM Podcast
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