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Events

Public discussion and civic engagement are at the core of our work here at Cardus. Join us at one of our many events hosted across North America each year. We can’t wait to meet you.

Virtual

Curbing Crime with Employment

July 17, 2025 | 3:30 PM ET

Zoom

Four million Canadians live with the barrier of a criminal record, which significantly hinders their ability to find good employment—a key factor in successful reintegration and crime prevention. Join our webinar to explore Cardus's actionable policy proposals designed to help people with criminal records secure meaningful employment, featuring insights from Stacey Palmer, president of Prison Fellowship Canada.

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Virtual

Defying the Birth Dearth: A Conversation with Catherine Pakaluk

May 15, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (EST)

Zoom

Is Canada Facing a Silent Crisis? Join the conversation on our declining fertility rate with renowned author and economist, Dr. Catherine Ruth Pakaluk.

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In Person

Doors Open 2025

May 3, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

1 Balfour Drive

Explore the beautifully preserved Balfour Estate, a Hamilton landmark with a rich history, during Doors Open 2025 and discover how adaptive reuse has given this 19th-century estate new life.

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Virtual

Graduates Speak: Insights on Transforming Education

April 15, 2025 | 3:30 PM EST

Zoom

Join us as Dr. Lynn Swaner, Dr. Albert Cheng, and Dr. Jon Eckert unpack the results of the Cardus Education Survey and its key insights for education leaders and policymakers.

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In Person

2025 Cardus Exchange

April 9, 2025 - April 11, 2025 

45 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5W8

Join us for the 2025 Cardus Exchange to discuss and debate the principles that lead to good public policy.

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In Person

One-Size-Fits-None: The Challenges of Canada’s Child Care Plan

March 20, 2025 | 7:00 PM (Doors Open 6:30pm)

Founder’s Lounge, Gasoline Alley, Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2V 2X3)

Join us as Cardus Family Program Director Peter Jon Mitchell and Senior Fellow Andrea Mrozek break down child care into a relatable conversation; offer insights on the nexus between child care, family, and child development; and look ahead to the impact of child care policy on society today and for generations to come.

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In Person & Virtual

I Do? Why Marriage Still Matters Book Launch

February 12, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

45 Rideau St., 8th Floor, Ottawa, ON K1N 5W8

Is marriage merely a tradition, or does it hold deeper significance today?

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In Person & Virtual

Can Canada Afford its Values? A Conversation with Mark Carney and Fr. Raymond de Souza

November 27, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

45 Rideau Street, 8th floor, Ottawa

Join us for a discussion between Mark Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of England and the Bank of Canada, and Fr. Raymond De Souza, a Senior Fellow at Cardus and a prominent columnist for the National Post.

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