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Jul 9, 2026 - Progressive Vision for AI & Digital Sovereignty

When: July 9th, 6pm
Where: George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, 245 Church St

The global economy is overly dependent on U.S. tech giants for digital infrastructure, data, and artificial intelligence. U.S. laws and corporate dominance threaten external control over digital systems, putting sovereignty, privacy, and democracy at risk.

Democracies must be free from foreign influence and of profit at the expense of livelihoods. Meanwhile, AI as a tool for the profit of Big Tech companies is used to threaten jobs, undermine public education, healthcare, and public services, and erodes public trust. How do we make digital sovereignty and public, democratically controlled AI for the public good into real nation-building initiatives?

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Jul 9, 2026 - Moving Beyond Hierarchies

When: July 9th, 1pm

How do we break down rigid, top-down structures and build spaces rooted in community? Join Mariam Waliji and Sara Mai Chitty for an interactive session that explores anti-colonial, relational approaches to re-imagining governance. Whether you are planning events or building coalitions - across internal departments or between non-profit organizations - this workshop offers a holistic framework to shift away from traditional hierarchies.

Through real-world case studies and a hands-on Sphere of Influence activity, participants will map out their own capacity for impact. The session will conclude with a collaborative shareback, ensuring you leave with actionable takeaways to foster deeply rooted, collaborative relationships in your own work.

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Jul 8, 2026 - PSW Rally for Fairness

When: July 8th, 10:30am
Where: 964 Albion Rd

PSWs deserve a fair regulatory system: rally outside Doug Ford's office on July 8!

The new PSW regulatory authority denies personal support workers the rights and protections provided to other health care staff. The Ford government must end this discrimination!

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Jul 6, 2026 - DSC Orientation

When: July 6th, 7pm

In this one-hour session, you will listen to a brief presentation outlining the DSC's mission, structure, and activities, and learn how to get involved in your local Chapter and/or on a National level. Following the presentation, we will have a discussion period and the organizers will answer any questions you may have.

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Jul 4, 2026 - Rank + File 2

When: July 4th, 7:30pm
Where: Handlebar, 159 Augusta Ave

A live music event dedicated to building working class power in Toronto. All proceeds will be shared with Parkdale Housing Justice Network

July 4th at Handlebar, the Democratic Socialists of Canada and Eureka Productions are putting on Rank + File 2, a concert series dedicated to supporting and bringing awareness to working class organizations across the GTA.

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