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How is the attack on arts and culture in the U.S. impacting Canada?

Date
November 20, 2025
Time
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ET

Healthy democracy requires a vibrant arts and cultural sector that encourages freedom of expression and critical thinking and makes possible important opportunities for public discussion and dissent. Join a panel from different sectors exploring what the unprecedented attacks on arts and culture in the U.S. mean for Canada and for our artists, writers, and cultural organizations?

Co-sponsored by Mass Culture/Mobilisation culturelle and PEN Canada

Panelists

Jordan Laffrenier, Associate Artistic Director, Canadian Stage
Sascha Priewe, President, ICOM Canada
Robin Stevenson, Award-winning Canadian author of thirty books for kids and teens

Moderator

Brendan de Caries, Executive Director, PEN Canada

Zoom link to event torontomu.zoom.us/j/91941276567 (external link) 

This is a free event and no registration is required.

Please contact cfe@torontomu.ca if you require accommodation to ensure inclusion in this event.