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May 14, 2025 - Safeguarding Canada's Sovereignty

When: Wednesday, May 14th, 7pm
Where: 60 Lowther Ave

Michael Byers holds the Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at the University of British Columbia. He is also the Co-Director of the Outer Space Institute. Dr. Byers has been a Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford University; Professor of Law at Duke University; Visiting Professor at the universities of Cape Town, Tel Aviv, Nord (Norway) and Novosibirsk (Russia) as well as the Geneva Graduate Institute; and Senior Global Fellow at the University of St Andrews.

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May 12, 2025 - Canadian Foreign Policy Hour with Yves Engler

When: Mondays at 6pm

Join author Yves Engler on Mondays for a weekly news roundup and interactive discussion about Canada's role abroad. This weekly session will delve into the latest developments on subjects ranging from military affairs and Canada's role in Ukraine to its contribution to Palestinian dispossession, and the exploitation of African resources. Join Yves for a critical take on Canada's foreign policy. Questions, comments, and criticisms are all welcome.

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May 11, 2025 - MayWorks: CUPW Labour History Walking Tour

When: May 11th, 1pm
Where: Meet at the Royal York Hotel, near the intersection of York St & Front St, 100 Front St W

The walking tour passes by important CUPW workplaces in Canada and other spaces of gatherings including the site of the original convention of union delegates who approved the formation of the union. Held on Mother's Day as CUPW brought us maternity and parental leave.

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May 10, 2025 - Outreach at Dufferin Station

When: May 10th, 2pm
Where: northwest corner of Dufferin and Bloor

Join us to speak to transit riders at Dufferin Station to advocate for more reliable, fast and frequent bus service. We will be calling for the installation of transit-only lanes and asking riders to speak up in support of transit-only lanes. No experience is required, just show up!

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May 9, 2025 - 77 Years. Nakba. Genocide.

When: May 9th, 6pm
Where: Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave

Through film and discussion, this program confronts the ongoing realities of settler colonialism and ethnic cleansing in Palestine, bridging the trauma of the 1948 Nakba with the livestreamed genocide of Palestinians today.

This event invites audiences to bear witness, engage critically, and stand in solidarity. Our esteemed experts, Michael Lynk, Wadie Said, Esmat ElHalaby, and moderated by Dania Majid will discuss present day challenges Palestinians, and allies, are experiencing in their advocacy work.

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