A goal of the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation for Social Democracy is to inspire a new generation of progressive Canadians about the legacies of our founders and the history of social democracy in Canada. The DCL Lecture Series taking place in major universities across Canada will feature exciting leaders in Canadian social democratic thought and organizing. These lecture events are open to students, university staff and faculty, DCLF members and supporters, and invited guests.
Each lecture and reception event will be co-hosted by a university and feature guest speakers from across the country and around the world to talk on the theme of social democracy and its relevance for today - specific topics will vary at each event.
We are thrilled to be establishing an annual nationwide lecture series that focuses on advancing social democracy today. We need thought provoking discussions and fresh ideas that prioritize the majority of people's needs rather than the elite and well connected. Please join us for these exciting events.
Blaikie-Knowles-Woodsworth Lecture at the University of Winnipeg
When: Thursday March 2nd - Doors open at 5pm - Lecture at 6pm - Reception 7:30pm
Where: UofW Eckhardt Gramatte Auditorium
Speaker: Professor Dr. Gary Dorrien, Columbia University
Jack Layton Lecture at McGill University
When: Tuesday March 21st - Doors open at 4:30pm - Panel at 5pm - Reception at 6:30pm
Where: McGill University, Faculty Club
Speaker: Armine Yalnizyan, Frances Donald, and Christopher Ragan
Dave Barrett Lecture at the University of Victoria
When: Fall
Where: UVIC Farquhar Auditorium
Speaker: Andrew Petter
Alexa McDonough Lecture at Mount Saint Vincent University
When: September 21st - Doors open at 5pm - Lecture at 5:30pm - Reception 7:00pm
Where: Mount Saint Vincent University
Speaker: Check back soon; more details to come!
David Lewis Lecture in Toronto*
When: October
Where: At Toronto, TBA
Speaker: Check back soon; more details to come!
*we are currently in late stage discussions with the University of Toronto
