A thrill to talk about press freedom with the legendary @lyse.doucet and to listen to journalists now living in Canada because journalism at home was too dangerous. Thank you @free_speech_centre for the invitation.

If you haven’t heard/read @nakinisowin ‘s exquisite words, here’s an opportunity not to be missed. Link in bio.

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Moderating this conversation was a real highlight. If you missed it listen for it on CBC IDEAS on November 5!!! With thanks to @pen_canada @festofauthors @therealmargaretatwood

Interested in foreign reporting or getting off the beaten path? heads up.

IDEAS for a Better Canada: Exploring Democracy from the Ground Up Last Thursday at Burlington Public Library, CBC’s IDEAS hosted a powerful discussion on democracy, intellectual freedom, and the essential role of libraries in our society.💡 Moderated by CBC journalist Nahlah Ayed, the conversation featured Lita Barrie (BPL CEO), and Meg Uttangi Matsos (Director, Service Design & Innovation, BPL), alongside Ira Wells (University of Toronto professor, critic & author), and an engaged community audience. This conversation reminded us that the fight for knowledge, access, and meaningful discourse is more important than ever. It was an insightful and compelling evening that left us all reflecting on the future of democracy in Canada. 🇨🇦 📸 Pictured (left to right): Lita Barrie (CEO, Burlington Public Library) Sabreena Delhon (CEO, The Samara Centre for Democracy) Meg U. Matsos (Director, Service Design & Innovation, BPL) Nahlah Ayed (Host, CBC’s IDEAS) Ira Wells (Professor, University of Toronto, critic & author) #cbc #cbcideas #burlon #burlington #halton #haltonregion #democracy #libraries #library #intellectualfreedom #freedom #democracy #freedomtoread #librarylove #books #canada

🇨🇦 Got ideas for a better Canada? Let’s talk! Join @cbcradio ’s IDEAS with @NahlahAyed + @thesamaracentre for thought-provoking convos on where we go next. We’re hitting the road - coming to a library near you! 🎟️ Free events → cbc.ca/bettercanada

Coming soon … with @thesamaracentre and @sabreena.delhon

What’s your question for Pulitzer & Peabody Award winner Connie Walker? 🏆 Email us: [email protected] 💭 ✨ 🎟️ And don’t forget to get your tickets to In Defence of Democracy! https://buff.ly/4e7Id3C 🗓️ Thursday, November 14th 🕰️ 6:30 pm 📍 Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto And many thanks to this year’s partners and sponsors: Donner Canadian Foundation, @torontofdn , @stikemanelliottllp , @nextdoor , @cbcradiocanada IDEAS, @onheritage , @catalystinc , @massey_college , and @torontomet !

In Defence of Democracy is on November 14th at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre and we're honoured to receive greetings from Her Excellency, The Right Honourable Mary Simon, @governorgeneralcanada and Commander-in-Chief of Canada! Don't miss this important event and your chance to see @_connie_walker , Pulitzer & Peabody winning journalist and @nahlah.ayed , host of @cbcradio 's IDEAS! 🎟️ Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/4e7Id3C In Defence of Democracy 🗓️ Thursday, November 14th 🕰️ 6:30 pm 📍 Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto And many thanks to our partners and sponsors: Donner Canadian Foundation, @torontofdn , @stikemanelliottllp , @nextdoor , @cbcradio IDEAS, @onheritage , @catalystinc , @massey_college , and @torontomet ! Photo: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall © OSGG-BSGG, 2021

Grateful. 🙏

“Rejoice in the sunlight” – Martin Luther King Jr.