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Apr 25, 2025
Canada Needs Foresight, Not Just Vision
Reflections from DemocracyXChange on the power—and necessity—of foresight, by Suzanne Stein, Associate Professor Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and Special Advisor, Strategic Foresight, School of Graduate Studies, OCAD University and Everton Lewis , Managing Director, OCAD U Co.
Apr 4, 2025
Toronto Star Op-ed: Canada’s Future Isn’t Inevitable. It’s Designed.
“Design is not just about esthetics; it’s about intentional, data-based decision-making. It’s how we build systems that are more equitable, efficient, and accountable. Whether it’s rethinking housing, health care, immigration, or AI governance, the principles of human-centred design should be at the core of our next chapter,” writes Ana Serrano, president of OCAD University.
Apr 2, 2025
The sixth edition of DXC takes place from April 3 to 5 in Toronto at multiple locations, including OCAD U, TMU and the Toronto Reference Library.
Challenge assumptions and take action at DemocracyXChange Summit with over 50 presenters including On Freedom writer Timothy Snyder, sociologist and author Musa al-Gharbi, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, and Choir! Choir! Choir!
Mar 21, 2025
DXC25 Launches with the Counterbalance Exhibition on Opening Night: An Exploration of Art’s Role in Protecting Democracy Under Censorship
DXC25 features the Counterbalance Exhibition as part of opening night on April 3; presented in collaboration with OCAD University and the Delegation of the European Union to Canada.
May 9, 2023
DXC23 Keynote Anand Giridharadas on reclaiming persuasion to rebuild democracy
In an exclusive interview with Christina Palassio, Anand Giridharadas, whose latest book is The Persuaders, talks about building progressive fronts, crafting popular narratives that unite instead of divide, and crossing political lines to connect with people on a values level.