Exhibitor Directory

Depuis 1991, l’Alliance des radios communautaires du Canada (Alliance Radios) est le gestionnaire global du dossier de la radio communautaire en milieu minoritaire francophone au Canada. Nous aidons fièrement les Canadiens des quatre coins du pays à s’informer, se divertir et s’épanouir en français grâce à leur radio locale.

Bridge Building Group works across sectors to accelerate change and bridge divides. We bring people together across differences to build trust, navigate complexity, and move ideas into action. Through strategy, consulting, and facilitation, we help leaders and organizations create the conditions for meaningful dialogue, stronger relationships, and progress on the issues that matter most.

Brown Citizen Circle (BCC) is a registered nonprofit organization established in April 2021. Our mission is to empower and mobilize South Asian youth in Canada, while also engaging with diverse, racialized communities to break down isolated efforts. We celebrate the capacity of South Asian youth and recognize the need to address detrimental systemic notions within the South Asian community.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) is a national public-interest organization committed to defending the rights, dignity, and freedoms of all people in Canada. Since 1964, CCLA has been protecting and promoting civil liberties in courts at every level, before Parliamentary and legislative committees, and in classrooms across the country. CCLA is recognized as a leader in advocating for civil rights and democratic freedoms and has earned widespread respect for being a fearless and principled voice. CCLA employs a unique model of advocacy that includes five core activities: monitoring, litigating, researching, educating, and civic engagement.

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is a federal Crown corporation mandated to raise public awareness of the causes and manifestations of racism in Canada. We work to strengthen the social fabric of our society by supporting, enabling and convening community groups and organizations through our grants, services and network of public, research and community partners.

The Toronto City Clerk's Office helps connect residents to their local government, from running municipal elections to supporting Council decision making, managing public information, and more. Staff will highlight ways to get involved, focusing on Toronto Elections, how to join a City board or committee, and other ways to share your voice with the City of Toronto.

The Delegation of the European Union to Canada is the EU’s official diplomatic mission in Canada. It works to strengthen political, economic, and cultural relations between the European Union and Canada, advancing shared priorities such as trade, climate action, security, and innovation. Through key frameworks like the Strategic Partnership Agreement and CETA, the Delegation facilitates dialogue and cooperation. It promotes EU policies and interests, fosters people-to-people connections, and supports collaboration in research, education, and culture. The Delegation also serves as a bridge between Canadian stakeholders and EU institutions, while providing information on EU initiatives to the public.

Inspire Democracy is an Elections Canada outreach program that works with community organizations and leaders to reduce barriers to participating in federal elections. Through partnerships, tools and information resources, the program helps Canadians learn how to register, vote, work at the polls or run as a candidate. Inspire Democracy focuses especially on communities that may face greater barriers to electoral participation, including Indigenous electors, people with disabilities, youth and new Canadians. By supporting trusted local organizations, the program helps ensure more Canadians can access information and exercise their democratic rights.

Elections Ontario is a non-partisan office of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario responsible for administering provincial elections in Ontario, led by the Chief Electoral Officer. We are committed to making voting easy and accessible for all electors, and maintaining the integrity, security and transparency of the electoral process.

Fair Vote Canada is a grassroots citizens’ campaign for electoral reform, recognizing proportional representation as a fundamental and urgent change needed in Canadian politics. Fair Vote Canada envisions a country where each citizen has an equal and effective voice in a democracy that respects the highest standards of good governance.

Friends of Canadian Media is a non-partisan citizens movement that stands up for Canadian voices in Canadian media. From public broadcasting to news, entertainment, culture, and online civil discourse, we work to protect and defend Canada's rich cultural sovereignty and the healthy democracy it sustains. We are a not-for-profit organization that receives no government funding or donations from political parties or CRTC-regulated entities.

Looking for a place that explores the idea that respect and understanding of human rights can serve as a positive force for change in the world? Find it at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the world's first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. Whether you're interested in deepening your own knowledge, or exploring adult education opportunities for your group, this national museum has options for you.

OCAD U LIVE is OCAD University's experiential learning program for video content creation, empowering students through hands-on production. It is showcasing Women Talking Democracy, a series it produced and developed. Hosted by Charlotte Yates, this video podcast features interviews exploring women's leadership and their vital role in shaping democracy. By highlighting diverse voices and perspectives, the series examines how women lead, influence change, and navigate complex societal challenges. Women Talking Democracy aims to spark meaningful conversations about the future of democracy, inspiring audiences to reflect on leadership, representation, and the evolving role of women in building more inclusive and resilient communities.

Readocracy is a Canadian ethical tech company enabling a world where education is more powerful than the attention economy. Explore what this means for democracy, social media, and the economy at: Readocracy.com/anotherworld. Our latest for thoughtful students: ShowYourLearning.com lets you effortlessly track, prove, and showcase your learning, including with LLMs, eliminating false AI accusations once and for all; ThinkingThrough.AI surfaces the world's best hype-free AI learning resources, and gives you credit for your critical thinking mastery with world-class, employer-ready AI certifications.

The Society of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (SASSH) is a student-led society that is responsible for serving the interests of 4900+ Arts students at Toronto Metropolitan University. The SASSH seeks to create services, resources and events that will enhance the academic, professional, and co-curricular experiences for all Arts students. As a whole, the SASSH works to encourage all members to become active participants within the University, while providing opportunities.

Students for a Free Tibet Toronto is a youth-led grassroots organization dedicated to advocating for Tibetan freedom and human rights. As a local chapter of Students for a Free Tibet, SFT Toronto organizes protests, educational events, cultural programs, and political advocacy campaigns across Toronto. The group mobilizes students and community members to raise awareness about China’s occupation of Tibet, amplifies Tibetan voices, and builds solidarity movements to push for justice, self-determination, and accountability through nonviolent direct action and community organizing.

The Institute on Governance (IOG) is an independent Canadian non-profit dedicated to strengthening public-purpose governance. We work with boards, executives, and public leaders to ensure their governance structures, decision-making processes, and accountability systems are fit for purpose.

For over 30 years, IOG has supported governments, regulators, Indigenous organizations, associations, and not-for-profits in Canada and internationally. Our work spans board governance, organizational design, Indigenous governance, science and innovation policy, and leadership development.

We combine practical experience with principled frameworks to help organizations improve performance, build trust, and serve the public interest more effectively.

VoteFromAbroad.org provides every US citizen abroad with the information and tools needed to vote. Our online tool makes it simple to fill out and send in the federal form needed to request your ballot every year. Our information webpage and Voter Helpdesk provide in depth and personal support to US citizens abroad with requesting, receiving, and returning their ballots to vote in US elections.

Vote16 Canada is a national youth-led advocacy group dedicated to extending voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds in federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal elections.

The Young Politicians of Canada is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging young Canadians in democratic processes, strengthening political education, promoting civic participation, and advocating for the perspectives of youth in national and international policymaking. YPC provides a platform for young people from all regions of Canada, and from diverse cultural, linguistic, and migratory backgrounds, to contribute meaningfully to governance and public policy.