As we consider our options at the Canadian polls on Monday, let’s embrace the practice of #StrategicForesight to navigate change, tackle challenges and foster civic innovation. Explore how foresight shapes resilient policies in this reflection from #DXC25: www.democracyxchange.org/news

“Behind the lofty rhetoric of every high-profile politician, there is a low-profile public servant doing the heavy lifting.” Our Senior Fellow, @reggcohn.bsky.social moderated a discussion on the value of public service, amid high-profile layoffs south of the border at @dxcsummit.bsky.social 25.

Thank you @musaalgharbi.bsky.social @ocaduniversity.bsky.social for a great time #DXC25 I met a TVO supporter who told me that TVO got her through the pandemic 🥰 Look for Musa’s book “We Have Never Been Woke”. It’s an uncomfortable read but one that asks you look inward & to interrogate yourself.

The DemocracyXChange summit gathers us once a year, but our dedicated #DXC25 Community Partners are on the front lines of upholding democratic values every day. We encourage you to stay connected to these important orgs that are sparking action year-round. www.democracyxchange.org/dxc25-partners

The 6th edition of DemocracyXChange is in the books & we’re so inspired by the incredible community of 800+ participants who joined us this year. A special thank you to our #DXC25 volunteers, Advisory Committee, staff & our generous partners! We couldn’t do it without your invaluable contributions.

An interesting conversation on AI, democracy, and public good this morning at @dxcsummit.bsky.social Just because big tech companies aren't based in Canada, doesn't mean there isn't a real and urgent need for robust public engagement on AI regulation and digital/AI literacy #DXC25

Do you know @patrioticmillionaires.org? They're wealthy folks arguing for MORE taxes on wealthy folks! Claire Trottier from the Toronto chapter was at @dxcsummit.bsky.social. Key notes: - The wealthy will be fine paying 2% more tax 😮 - Tax capital gains at higher rates Refreshing, non?

@dxcsummit.bsky.social 2025 was stellar. So glad to hear a vision for community wealth building from @mendelmatt.bsky.social and Claire Trottier. A strong Canadian economy starts with fair business rent, investment in local biz, and - yes - taxing the wealthy. @scpartners.bsky.social for more!

“They will take it if you let them take it” @timothysnyder.bsky.social est très clair sur les velléités de l’administration Trump sur le Canada Les prédictions de Snyder depuis son livre On tyranny sont assez claires aussi Je serai à la manif aujourd’hui.

Will the US attempt to annex Canada? Timothy Snyder says: "They will take it if you let them take it. But if you don't let them take it, if it's apparent that there will be a cost, it will be a very different question for them." In short: Elbows up, Canada.

The sixth annual DemocracyXChange ended on a high note as we closed out the summit with a “SiNG for Democracy” session with CHOiR! CHOiR! CHOiR!… putting words into practice as we demonstrated the power of collective action, together. 💪 Thanks to all who participated in #DXC25 🎶

Can we save the CBC? Should we save the CBC? How do we save the CBC? @thewalrus.ca executive director, @jenniferhollett.bsky.social , moderates the conversation with @jessicajohnson.bsky.social , Tara Henley, Harrison Lowman and Marla Boltman at DXC25 @dxcsummit.bsky.social

“Who is the economy working for? The returns on capital + wealth have been much higher than returns on labour,” says @mendelmatt.bsky.social w/Dan Debow and Claire Trottier, at the @dxcsummit.bsky.social panel, New Ideas for a Democratic Economy, moderated by @thelogic.co’s @muradhem.bsky.social

At the 'Reimagining Public Education for a Democratic Future,' workshop with Annie Kidder of People for Education, participants stressed schools as hubs for citizenship—where students learn to challenge, question, & engage. Critical thinking isn’t extra—it’s essential. 📚💡 #DXC25

In the “Future of Municipalities,” panelists confronted a harsh reality: municipalities are being asked to solve existential challenges—housing, climate, tech disruption—w/ a fraction of the power/resources & they’re doing it under the thumb of higher governments that can override local will. #DXC25

On “The Future of Local Journalism” panel convened by @ocaduniversity.bsky.social Cultural Policy Hub, Lydia Miljan challenged the myth of media neutrality, calling out that it often is a cover for bias. #DXC25

Are Canadians as divided as we think? At #DXC25’s 'Elections and How Polling Can Bridge Divides,' panel, @shachikurl.bsky.social and the panel shared a hopeful truth: 60% of Canadians hold nuanced views on key issues, living in the middle ground—open to dialogue and contradiction. 🇨🇦 🗳️

During his conversation with @caroloff.bsky.social this morning at #DXC25, Historian & Author @timothysnyder.bsky.social responds to the question, “Will the U.S. actually try and annex Canada?” #OnFreedom #TimothySnyder #DXC25 #PositiveFreedom #elbowsup #never51 #CDNpoli

Two hours to go! I will be arguing that the US economic and democratic model is the greatest achievement in human history. Or something else entirely. Only one way to find out...tune in!

“We are great at building and exporting cleantech in Canada, but bad at commercializing it.” -Laura Gabor “Canada has an AI branding problem.” - Seher Shafiq #DXC25 @dxcsummit.bsky.social

We have a certain understanding of reality that’s not reflected in news media or canadian culture,” says Eden Fineday, publisher at IndigiNews in the Fight for Local News panel with Lydia Miljan, Gabrielle Brassard-Lecours, Teresa Marques and moderated by the CBC’s @elamin.bsky.social #DXC25

Today @ #DXC25, @timothysnyder.bsky.social in conversation w/ @caroloff.bsky.social, calls for collective freedom: 'You can’t be free alone.' In a world of disinformation, freedom is not a solo act, but a collective group project, grounded in care, cooperation, solidarity, factuality & imagination.

1/2 We're live at @dxcsummit.bsky.social 2025. If you haven't already, make your way to our booth now. We're excited to meet and greet you there! #PublicBroadcasting #FutureOfCBC #dxc2025

"De-occupation is not liberation.” At Toronto Public Library & #DXC25’s Salon Series talk, Timothy Snyder, in conversation with @nahlahayed.bsky.social, reframed freedom as rebuilding possibility, not just removing harm. Let’s strive for ‘positive freedom’—to live with dignity and empathy.

Just got out of Democracy Exchange, an event in Toronto. I attended a day long workshop about improving local journalism in Canada. I definitely advocated for Canadian-run federated social media! #elbowsuptech #dxc25

Wake-up call last night on causes of inequality at opening of @dxcsummit.bsky.social by @ocaduniversity.bsky.social President Ana Sorrano and keynote Musa al Gharbi, author of “We were never woke”

With @faeding.bsky.social #TransRightsareHumanRughts activists @dxcsummit.bsky.social

At #DXC25 this a.m., journalist @reggcohn.bsky.social led a powerful conversation on Reclaiming Public Service. Panelists John Elvidge, Hillary Hartley and Taki Sarantakis tackled the growing skepticism around public sector work—making a case for its continued importance in a just, thriving society.

Political leaders “must be bridges.” At #DXC25, Mayor @oliviachow.bsky.social kicked off day 2 by emphasizing the role of elected officials in connecting people’s will to systemic change and spotlighting Toronto Public Library’s evolution as a hub for civic engagement.

@mayoroliviachow.ca opens #DXC25 Day 2 at @ocaduniversity.bsky.social with the Open Democracy Project for @dxcsummit.bsky.social.

"Canada’s future isn’t inevitable — it’s designed.” DXC Co-founder & @ocaduniversity.bsky.social President, Ana Serrano, highlights the pivotal role of creativity, arts & design in nation-building, in today’s @thestar.com Op-ed. ➡️ Read the full article at: democracyxchange.org/news #DXC25

The conversation with @musaalgharbi.bsky.social continues with esteemed journalist, @namshine.bsky.social at #DXC25 with @ocaduniversity.bsky.social and the Open Democracy Project.

We Have Never Been Woke author, @musaalgharbi.bsky.social introduces the main concepts of his book in a packed house at @ocaduniversity.bsky.social with the Open Democracy Project for #DXC25 @dxcsummit.bsky.social

@ocaduniversity.bsky.social president @anaserrano.bsky.social kicks off @dxcsummit.bsky.social with the Open Democracy Project #DXC25

DemocracyXChange Summit kicks off today! Tickets are almost sold out – don’t miss your chance to hear keynotes from author Timothy Snyder + a Sing for Democracy performance by Toronto’s Choir! Choir! Choir! @ocaduniversity.bsky.social @dxcsummit.bsky.social

#DXC25 tix are nearly sold out! Sign up for a Friday Workshop ➡️ Join the Generation Bold: Emerging Leaders Workshop at Université de l’Ontario français on Apr 4, presented by @amapceo.bsky.social. Leadership isn’t about age—it’s about action. Register here: www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/gen...

This Saturday, we're discussing the CBC. It's part of #DXC25 Three days in Toronto, featuring keynote speakers, panels, and workshops, examining today’s most urgent civic issues. Tix still available. democracyxchange.org/event-detail...

#DXC25 starts tomorrow! Join us @ 🇨🇦's premier democracy summit to challenge assumptions & spark action. With 50+ presenters, including Timothy Snyder, @musaalgharbi.bsky.social, @oliviachow.bsky.social & @choirchoirchoir.bsky.social, help tackle today’s civic issues. www.democracyxchange.org/news

1/2📣 Public broadcasting matters now more than ever! Join our Executive Director, Marla Boltman, at @dxcsummit.bsky.social 2025 for a panel discussion: 🎙 The Future of the #CBC: Public Broadcasting in a Polarized Era 📅 April 5, 2025 ⏰ 3:50 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. 📍 Ted Rogers School of Mgt

All the answers to all the questions will be shared during this panel.

Looking forward to discussing AI and public good at #DXC25! Use discount code PACfriends@DXC25 for a 25% discount on conference tickets! www.democracyxchange.org @dxcsummit.bsky.social

Don’t miss “The Future of the CBC: Public Broadcasting in a Polarized Era” panel @ #DXC25 on Apr 5. Join us for a candid conversation on both the challenges & opportunities facing the CBC + the broader implications for media in 🇨🇦. ➡️ Learn more & buy tix at: www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/can...

Join us for #DXC25’s Opening Night on Apr 3; Featuring Author & Academic, @musaalgharbi.bsky.social & a unique art exhibition examining the creator’s role in civil discourse. Attendees are encouraged to engage w/ eight works by local & international artists. www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/ope...

Join #DXC25 for the “New Ideas for a Democratic Economy” panel on April 5 at TMU. What kind of economy do we want for Canada—one that prioritizes growth and productivity, at any cost? Or one that focuses on greater shared prosperity? Details and tix at: www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/new...

📣 Just Announced: Beloved T.O. duo, CHOiR! CHOiR! CHOiR! are set to close out #DXC25 w/ “SiNG For Democracy”; an inspirational, participatory, sing-a-long on Apr 5 at 5pm. All voices welcome, no experience necessary. They Teach, You Sing! Everyone Wins! ➡️ www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/key...

Join #DXC25 for “The Fight for Local News: Who Pays for Journalism in Canada 🇨🇦?” panel on April 5. With rising disinformation & shrinking local news, how can we build a thriving, diverse news ecosystem that serves all communities? Learn more and buy tix at: www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/the...

#DXC25 will return to Toronto from April 3–5. See Keynote Speaker, Stony Brook University Assistant Professor, @musaalgharbi.bsky.social on Opening Night as he discusses his 1st book, “We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite.” Learn more at: democracyxchange.org

Join #DXC25 for the “Ethical Leadership in Turbulent Times” panel on April 5 at TMU. This panel tackles the hard questions: Is transparency enough? How do leaders navigate moral grey areas without losing credibility? Learn more and buy tickets at: www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/eth...

Join #DXC25 on Apr 5 for the “Elections & How Polling Can Bridge Divides” panel. Hear from leading voices who will dissect the shifting landscape & explore how polling can help us understand polarization, capture nuance & foster civil discourse. Details: democracyxchange.org/sessions/track…

Join #DXC25 for “The Future of Municipalities” panel on Apr 5 @torontomet.bsky.social. From placemaking to public transit & governance, this panel will explore how 🇨🇦 communities can lead in innovation, sustainability & inclusivity. Learn more and buy tix at: democracyxchange.org/sessions/the-f…