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Join us for an in-depth and powerful discussion:
GHOST IN THE MACHINE: The Political Future of Artificial Intelligence

We are excited to invite you to join us at the 2025 Carleton MPM Lecture happening on November 19th, 2025, at Richcraft Hall, Carleton University.

AI adoption is already happening in the public sphere in Canada – in political backrooms, in government offices, in firms that do political work, and of course AI is rampant on university campuses. On the policy front, the Government of Canada has signaled a plan for expanded AI-adoption in national security and defense as part of the new BOREALIS organization. It has pledged $2.4 billion to support AI infrastructure development in the country. Finally, it has signed an MOU with a leading AI firm to accelerate the use of AI in the federal public service, as part of a broader effort to increase efficiency as it looks to reduce operating costs. The toothpaste seems out of the tube, so to speak….

How do Canadians feel about the use of AI in the public sphere – in their public institutions, in the information they consume, and in their politics? What is at stake for Canadian workers?

The 2025 Carleton MPM Lecture will bring together leading experts to explore these critical issues and discuss the opportunities and threats that A.I. poses for the public service, and what A.I. use could mean for public service delivery in Canada.

📍 Location:
1125 Colonel By Dr.
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6

📅 Date & Time:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Doors open at 6:00 PM | Lecture begins at 6:30 PM | Reception begins at 7:45 PM

💵 Cost:
Free and open to all
Complimentary Food & Drinks provided

Panelists:

• Jonathan Barry - Advisor on International AI Policy, Mila - Quebec AI Institute
  

• Prof. Amanda Clarke – Associate Professor, Carleton University

• Jordan Leichnitz - Former Chief of Staff and Political Campaign Strategist

• Sean O'reilly - President, The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC)

• Kevin Chan - Senior Policy Campaigns Director, Meta

Moderated by:

• Aaron Wherry - Senior writer in the CBC’s parliamentary bureau

Special Presentation by:

• David Coletto – CEO, Abacus Data

Following the discussion, join us for a cocktail reception to network with speakers, policymakers, and other attendees.