Panel, 2026

The Wealth Gap: Bold Ideas for Growing Shared Prosperity

Explore the connection between economic policy, community well-being and democratic health.

DATE

Apr 18, 2026

START TIME

3:50 p.m.

END TIME

4:45 p.m.

LOCATION

OCAD U Main Campus

Rosemarie Powell

Executive Director, Toronto Community Benefits Network; Co-founder, Canadian Building Diversity Institute; President, Big on Green

Brian Dijkema

President - Canada, Cardus; Senior Editor, Comment

Jared A. Walker

Executive Director, Canadians for Tax Fairness

Matthew Mendelsohn

CEO, Social Capital Partners

Extreme economic inequality threatens democracy and social cohesion. The dominant economic system is not working for many people, contributing to political instability and economic insecurity. This panel explores the connection between economic policy, community well-being and democratic health. Panelists will sketch out alternative, practical ideas to strengthen economic security and trust.