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In Defence of Democracy: Carissa Véliz with Lisa LaFlamme

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The Samara Centre for Democracy presents In Defence of Democracy with Carissa Véliz, author of Prophecy: Prediction, Power, and the Fight for the Future, from Ancient Oracles to AI, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oxford. Véliz advises companies, governments, and other public and private institutions around the world on privacy, digital technologies, and the ethics of AI. Véliz's keynote will speak to predictive AI and the future of politics in Canada. Her lecture will be followed by a conversation with renowned journalist and Samara Centre board member Lisa LaFlamme. The Samara Centre for Democracy is Canada's leading non-partisan organization focused on strengthening and protecting Canadian democracy. For nearly two decades, the Samara Centre has produced cutting-edge research, impactful events and engaging resources aimed at strengthening civic engagement and action in Canada.

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The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres
189 Yonge St.
Toronto, ON M5B1M4

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About In Defence of Democracy: Carissa Véliz with Lisa LaFlamme

What time does In Defence of Democracy: Carissa Véliz with Lisa LaFlamme start?

It starts at 6:30 PM EDT on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. No finishing time was published for it. Times are always given in the timezone the event is in, never converted.

Where is In Defence of Democracy: Carissa Véliz with Lisa LaFlamme held?

At The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres, 189 Yonge St. in Toronto, ON.

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