The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University
@daistmu.bsky.social
The Dais is a public policy and leadership think tank at Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more at dais.ca.
Workplaces are trusted spaces, and key to strengthening civic engagement and democracy.
Join us on November 28 with @canadianclubto.bsky.social to explore how leaders can support informed, engaged employees.
www.canadianclub.org/events/promo...
#Leadership #Democracy #Canada
Join us on November 28 with @canadianclubto.bsky.social to explore how leaders can support informed, engaged employees.
www.canadianclub.org/events/promo...
#Leadership #Democracy #Canada
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Workplaces are trusted spaces, and key to strengthening civic engagement and democracy.
Join us on November 28 with @canadianclubto.bsky.social to explore how leaders can support informed, engaged employees.
www.canadianclub.org/events/promo...
#Leadership #Democracy #Canada
Join us on November 28 with @canadianclubto.bsky.social to explore how leaders can support informed, engaged employees.
www.canadianclub.org/events/promo...
#Leadership #Democracy #Canada
Canadians shouldn’t confuse policy disagreements with disagreeable politics.
“Parliamentary debate, while it sometimes seems like a shouting match, is a safeguard against bad policy.”
More reflections on the TMU Democracy Forum from @reggcohn.bsky.social: www.thestar.com/politics/pol... #cdnpoli
“Parliamentary debate, while it sometimes seems like a shouting match, is a safeguard against bad policy.”
More reflections on the TMU Democracy Forum from @reggcohn.bsky.social: www.thestar.com/politics/pol... #cdnpoli
Martin Regg Cohn: A Liberal and Conservative show us what politics in Canada could look like
We brought together two local rivals from two opposing parties — Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman and rookie Liberal MP Karim Bardeesy — to see if they could do democracy
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November 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Canadians shouldn’t confuse policy disagreements with disagreeable politics.
“Parliamentary debate, while it sometimes seems like a shouting match, is a safeguard against bad policy.”
More reflections on the TMU Democracy Forum from @reggcohn.bsky.social: www.thestar.com/politics/pol... #cdnpoli
“Parliamentary debate, while it sometimes seems like a shouting match, is a safeguard against bad policy.”
More reflections on the TMU Democracy Forum from @reggcohn.bsky.social: www.thestar.com/politics/pol... #cdnpoli
We’re on a mission to upskill 500+ nonprofit workers with AI literacy to responsibly adopt the technology.
Learn the do’s and don’ts re privacy, laws and ethics, and discover AI applications to enhance your impact.
The next course begins November 19. Secure your spot: dais.ca/raise/
Learn the do’s and don’ts re privacy, laws and ethics, and discover AI applications to enhance your impact.
The next course begins November 19. Secure your spot: dais.ca/raise/
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We’re on a mission to upskill 500+ nonprofit workers with AI literacy to responsibly adopt the technology.
Learn the do’s and don’ts re privacy, laws and ethics, and discover AI applications to enhance your impact.
The next course begins November 19. Secure your spot: dais.ca/raise/
Learn the do’s and don’ts re privacy, laws and ethics, and discover AI applications to enhance your impact.
The next course begins November 19. Secure your spot: dais.ca/raise/
Canada needs a renewed national #AI strategy.
Our submission to the federal consultation outlines how to build public trust, build talent and boost productivity through:
1️⃣ Responsible adoption
2️⃣ Skills development
3️⃣ Investment in homegrown innovation & compute
Read more:
dais.ca/reports/subm...
Our submission to the federal consultation outlines how to build public trust, build talent and boost productivity through:
1️⃣ Responsible adoption
2️⃣ Skills development
3️⃣ Investment in homegrown innovation & compute
Read more:
dais.ca/reports/subm...
November 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Canada needs a renewed national #AI strategy.
Our submission to the federal consultation outlines how to build public trust, build talent and boost productivity through:
1️⃣ Responsible adoption
2️⃣ Skills development
3️⃣ Investment in homegrown innovation & compute
Read more:
dais.ca/reports/subm...
Our submission to the federal consultation outlines how to build public trust, build talent and boost productivity through:
1️⃣ Responsible adoption
2️⃣ Skills development
3️⃣ Investment in homegrown innovation & compute
Read more:
dais.ca/reports/subm...
Live now: tune in to the TMU Democracy Forum: It Takes Two to Talk with Liberal MP Karim Bardeesy and Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman.
Today, we’re chatting all things civil discourse.
www.youtube.com/live/IHMgmWi... #democracy #Canada
Today, we’re chatting all things civil discourse.
www.youtube.com/live/IHMgmWi... #democracy #Canada
It Takes Two to Talk: MPs Karim Bardeesy and Melissa Lantsman
YouTube video by The Dais at TMU
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November 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Live now: tune in to the TMU Democracy Forum: It Takes Two to Talk with Liberal MP Karim Bardeesy and Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman.
Today, we’re chatting all things civil discourse.
www.youtube.com/live/IHMgmWi... #democracy #Canada
Today, we’re chatting all things civil discourse.
www.youtube.com/live/IHMgmWi... #democracy #Canada
Canada’s 2025 federal budget bets big on growth with long-term investments in AI and digital transformation, but mentions democracy only once.
We believe democracy is a Major Project essential to Canada’s economic and technological future.
Our analysis: dais.ca/announcement...
We believe democracy is a Major Project essential to Canada’s economic and technological future.
Our analysis: dais.ca/announcement...
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Canada’s 2025 federal budget bets big on growth with long-term investments in AI and digital transformation, but mentions democracy only once.
We believe democracy is a Major Project essential to Canada’s economic and technological future.
Our analysis: dais.ca/announcement...
We believe democracy is a Major Project essential to Canada’s economic and technological future.
Our analysis: dais.ca/announcement...
Can Canadians do democracy differently?
Amid polarized politics and coarse discourse, two up-and-coming MPs from two opposing political parties will discuss why so many politicians talk past each other at our next TMU Democracy Forum.
Join us on November 12: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Amid polarized politics and coarse discourse, two up-and-coming MPs from two opposing political parties will discuss why so many politicians talk past each other at our next TMU Democracy Forum.
Join us on November 12: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Can Canadians do democracy differently?
Amid polarized politics and coarse discourse, two up-and-coming MPs from two opposing political parties will discuss why so many politicians talk past each other at our next TMU Democracy Forum.
Join us on November 12: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Amid polarized politics and coarse discourse, two up-and-coming MPs from two opposing political parties will discuss why so many politicians talk past each other at our next TMU Democracy Forum.
Join us on November 12: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Know an educator who is making a difference in advancing democratic principles and civic engagement?
In honour of our advisory board member, Ontario has introduced the Elizabeth Dowdeswell Award for Advancing Democracy Through Education.
Nominate an educator today: www.ontario.ca/page/honours...
In honour of our advisory board member, Ontario has introduced the Elizabeth Dowdeswell Award for Advancing Democracy Through Education.
Nominate an educator today: www.ontario.ca/page/honours...
October 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Know an educator who is making a difference in advancing democratic principles and civic engagement?
In honour of our advisory board member, Ontario has introduced the Elizabeth Dowdeswell Award for Advancing Democracy Through Education.
Nominate an educator today: www.ontario.ca/page/honours...
In honour of our advisory board member, Ontario has introduced the Elizabeth Dowdeswell Award for Advancing Democracy Through Education.
Nominate an educator today: www.ontario.ca/page/honours...
It takes two to talk.
Join us on November 12 as MPs Karim Bardeesy (Liberal) and Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) sit down for a candid conversation exploring why so many politicians talk past each other, and whether Canadians can do democracy differently.
torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us on November 12 as MPs Karim Bardeesy (Liberal) and Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) sit down for a candid conversation exploring why so many politicians talk past each other, and whether Canadians can do democracy differently.
torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It takes two to talk.
Join us on November 12 as MPs Karim Bardeesy (Liberal) and Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) sit down for a candid conversation exploring why so many politicians talk past each other, and whether Canadians can do democracy differently.
torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us on November 12 as MPs Karim Bardeesy (Liberal) and Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) sit down for a candid conversation exploring why so many politicians talk past each other, and whether Canadians can do democracy differently.
torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
AI transformation without governance is a risk that nonprofits simply can’t afford.
If you’re a nonprofit leader looking to navigate AI adoption with confidence, Essentials of Responsible AI Governance is designed for you.
Learn more and register: dais.ca/raise/
#SocialImpact #Canada #AI
If you’re a nonprofit leader looking to navigate AI adoption with confidence, Essentials of Responsible AI Governance is designed for you.
Learn more and register: dais.ca/raise/
#SocialImpact #Canada #AI
October 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
AI transformation without governance is a risk that nonprofits simply can’t afford.
If you’re a nonprofit leader looking to navigate AI adoption with confidence, Essentials of Responsible AI Governance is designed for you.
Learn more and register: dais.ca/raise/
#SocialImpact #Canada #AI
If you’re a nonprofit leader looking to navigate AI adoption with confidence, Essentials of Responsible AI Governance is designed for you.
Learn more and register: dais.ca/raise/
#SocialImpact #Canada #AI
Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada?
@guslockhart.bsky.social isn’t convinced, as U.S. tech workers earn 46% more than Canadians:
"...Canadian graduates have a really strong incentive to move down south and just earn substantially more than they could if they stay here."
@guslockhart.bsky.social isn’t convinced, as U.S. tech workers earn 46% more than Canadians:
"...Canadian graduates have a really strong incentive to move down south and just earn substantially more than they could if they stay here."
October 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada?
@guslockhart.bsky.social isn’t convinced, as U.S. tech workers earn 46% more than Canadians:
"...Canadian graduates have a really strong incentive to move down south and just earn substantially more than they could if they stay here."
@guslockhart.bsky.social isn’t convinced, as U.S. tech workers earn 46% more than Canadians:
"...Canadian graduates have a really strong incentive to move down south and just earn substantially more than they could if they stay here."
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Is Ontario’s 40-cent minimum wage increase enough to offset the cost of living? Professor Viet Vu (@viet.bsky.social), manager of economic research at @daistmu.bsky.social, tells CBC the bump is "a nice reprieve [but]... nowhere near enough. Read more: tinyurl.com/49n4c4av
Ontario's minimum wage is going up again. Experts say it's still too low for most | CBC News
Ontario’s minimum wage will increase from $17.20 to $17.60 an hour in October but experts say employers should be striving to provide a livable wage above that increase.
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September 22, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Is Ontario’s 40-cent minimum wage increase enough to offset the cost of living? Professor Viet Vu (@viet.bsky.social), manager of economic research at @daistmu.bsky.social, tells CBC the bump is "a nice reprieve [but]... nowhere near enough. Read more: tinyurl.com/49n4c4av
Canada once led on AI—but are we falling behind? Canada’s first AI Minister, @evansolomon.bsky.social visits the @torontomet.bsky.social Democracy Forum this Friday to take your questions.
Registration now closed - tune in virtually: www.youtube.com/live/MPbOMhG... @reggcohn.bsky.social
Registration now closed - tune in virtually: www.youtube.com/live/MPbOMhG... @reggcohn.bsky.social
Canada’s First AI Minister: Evan Solomon at TMU
YouTube video by The Dais at TMU
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September 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Canada once led on AI—but are we falling behind? Canada’s first AI Minister, @evansolomon.bsky.social visits the @torontomet.bsky.social Democracy Forum this Friday to take your questions.
Registration now closed - tune in virtually: www.youtube.com/live/MPbOMhG... @reggcohn.bsky.social
Registration now closed - tune in virtually: www.youtube.com/live/MPbOMhG... @reggcohn.bsky.social
Today is #InternationalDayOfDemocracy, a reminder that democracy is worth protecting.
We’re proud to co-host Canada’s gathering of #TeamDemocracy with @ocaduniversity.bsky.social + the Open Democracy Project.
Join us in TO Apr 16–18, 2026 for just $25: www.democracyxchange.org/event-detail...
We’re proud to co-host Canada’s gathering of #TeamDemocracy with @ocaduniversity.bsky.social + the Open Democracy Project.
Join us in TO Apr 16–18, 2026 for just $25: www.democracyxchange.org/event-detail...
September 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Today is #InternationalDayOfDemocracy, a reminder that democracy is worth protecting.
We’re proud to co-host Canada’s gathering of #TeamDemocracy with @ocaduniversity.bsky.social + the Open Democracy Project.
Join us in TO Apr 16–18, 2026 for just $25: www.democracyxchange.org/event-detail...
We’re proud to co-host Canada’s gathering of #TeamDemocracy with @ocaduniversity.bsky.social + the Open Democracy Project.
Join us in TO Apr 16–18, 2026 for just $25: www.democracyxchange.org/event-detail...
Canada’s Democracy Summit returns to Toronto April 16–18, 2026 at @torontomet.bsky.social and @ocaduniversity.bsky.social.
Join #TeamDemocracy at #DXC26. The first 100 tickets are 66% off - pay just $25 with code DXC26EARLY!
🔗 www.democracyxchange.org/event-detail...
📸: Nicole In
Join #TeamDemocracy at #DXC26. The first 100 tickets are 66% off - pay just $25 with code DXC26EARLY!
🔗 www.democracyxchange.org/event-detail...
📸: Nicole In
September 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Canada’s Democracy Summit returns to Toronto April 16–18, 2026 at @torontomet.bsky.social and @ocaduniversity.bsky.social.
Join #TeamDemocracy at #DXC26. The first 100 tickets are 66% off - pay just $25 with code DXC26EARLY!
🔗 www.democracyxchange.org/event-detail...
📸: Nicole In
Join #TeamDemocracy at #DXC26. The first 100 tickets are 66% off - pay just $25 with code DXC26EARLY!
🔗 www.democracyxchange.org/event-detail...
📸: Nicole In
AI for nonprofits isn’t about using tech for tech’s sake.
Protect privacy, avoid bias, and center the people you serve, while making your work more efficient and focused.
Course starts Sept 17 - register now: dais.ca/raise/
Interested in group rates? Email fahmida.kamali@torontomu.ca!
Protect privacy, avoid bias, and center the people you serve, while making your work more efficient and focused.
Course starts Sept 17 - register now: dais.ca/raise/
Interested in group rates? Email fahmida.kamali@torontomu.ca!
September 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
AI for nonprofits isn’t about using tech for tech’s sake.
Protect privacy, avoid bias, and center the people you serve, while making your work more efficient and focused.
Course starts Sept 17 - register now: dais.ca/raise/
Interested in group rates? Email fahmida.kamali@torontomu.ca!
Protect privacy, avoid bias, and center the people you serve, while making your work more efficient and focused.
Course starts Sept 17 - register now: dais.ca/raise/
Interested in group rates? Email fahmida.kamali@torontomu.ca!
The White House’s new AI Action Plan aims at “unquestioned global dominance.”
What does that mean for Canada’s economy, security & digital sovereignty?
Our Interim ED André Côté explains: dais.ca/commentary/a...
#AI #Canada #Economy
What does that mean for Canada’s economy, security & digital sovereignty?
Our Interim ED André Côté explains: dais.ca/commentary/a...
#AI #Canada #Economy
America’s AI Action Plan is the latest wake-up call on digital sovereignty
America's new AI Action Plan seeks total technological dominance, posing a major threat to Canada's economic security and digital sovereignty. Our Interim Executive Director Andre Cote argues Canada n...
dais.ca
August 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The White House’s new AI Action Plan aims at “unquestioned global dominance.”
What does that mean for Canada’s economy, security & digital sovereignty?
Our Interim ED André Côté explains: dais.ca/commentary/a...
#AI #Canada #Economy
What does that mean for Canada’s economy, security & digital sovereignty?
Our Interim ED André Côté explains: dais.ca/commentary/a...
#AI #Canada #Economy
What is the impact of AI on public sector workers?
⚡ 74% of public servants are in AI-exposed jobs (vs. 56% of all workers)
⚡ Nearly half are in roles AI could replace
⚡ Business, finance & admin jobs face the highest risk
For more insights: dais.ca/reports/adop... @viet.bsky.social
⚡ 74% of public servants are in AI-exposed jobs (vs. 56% of all workers)
⚡ Nearly half are in roles AI could replace
⚡ Business, finance & admin jobs face the highest risk
For more insights: dais.ca/reports/adop... @viet.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
What is the impact of AI on public sector workers?
⚡ 74% of public servants are in AI-exposed jobs (vs. 56% of all workers)
⚡ Nearly half are in roles AI could replace
⚡ Business, finance & admin jobs face the highest risk
For more insights: dais.ca/reports/adop... @viet.bsky.social
⚡ 74% of public servants are in AI-exposed jobs (vs. 56% of all workers)
⚡ Nearly half are in roles AI could replace
⚡ Business, finance & admin jobs face the highest risk
For more insights: dais.ca/reports/adop... @viet.bsky.social
We're recruiting a policy analyst to join our team. Applications close today!
#hiring #policy #Canada
#hiring #policy #Canada
We're hiring!
Join The Dais and lead Democracy@Work, our civic learning initiative for the digital age. This role will jointly support both the policy and partnerships team at the Dais.
If you’re into public policy, civic education & scaling impact, apply by Aug 13: dais.ca/jobs/policy-...
Join The Dais and lead Democracy@Work, our civic learning initiative for the digital age. This role will jointly support both the policy and partnerships team at the Dais.
If you’re into public policy, civic education & scaling impact, apply by Aug 13: dais.ca/jobs/policy-...
We are hiring
dais.ca
August 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Learn how to adopt AI without compromising ethics, equity, or public trust.
Last call! Register by 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, August 13.
Learn more: dais.ca/raise/
Last call! Register by 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, August 13.
Learn more: dais.ca/raise/
August 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Learn how to adopt AI without compromising ethics, equity, or public trust.
Last call! Register by 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, August 13.
Learn more: dais.ca/raise/
Last call! Register by 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, August 13.
Learn more: dais.ca/raise/
Canada Post workers have rejected their latest contract offer. Our Manager of Economic Research @viet.bsky.social spoke to Global News about what comes next, amid waning public support, internal union fractures, and financial woes at the crown corporation.
globalnews.ca/video/113223...
globalnews.ca/video/113223...
August 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Canada Post workers have rejected their latest contract offer. Our Manager of Economic Research @viet.bsky.social spoke to Global News about what comes next, amid waning public support, internal union fractures, and financial woes at the crown corporation.
globalnews.ca/video/113223...
globalnews.ca/video/113223...
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Why aren’t watermarks enough to regulate #AI deepfakes? @daistmu.bsky.social Policy Analyst @guslockhart.bsky.social breaks down how easy it is to strip them and why regulation hasn’t caught up. Listen to the interview on City News' The Big Story with Mike Eppel: tinyurl.com/334bpff6
What is watermarking and why is it falling short of protecting us against AI deepfakes?
A look at the safeguards in place to ensure AI-produced content is labelled and who can be held accountable if the rules start to bend.
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August 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Why aren’t watermarks enough to regulate #AI deepfakes? @daistmu.bsky.social Policy Analyst @guslockhart.bsky.social breaks down how easy it is to strip them and why regulation hasn’t caught up. Listen to the interview on City News' The Big Story with Mike Eppel: tinyurl.com/334bpff6
We're hiring!
Join The Dais and lead Democracy@Work, our civic learning initiative for the digital age. This role will jointly support both the policy and partnerships team at the Dais.
If you’re into public policy, civic education & scaling impact, apply by Aug 13: dais.ca/jobs/policy-...
Join The Dais and lead Democracy@Work, our civic learning initiative for the digital age. This role will jointly support both the policy and partnerships team at the Dais.
If you’re into public policy, civic education & scaling impact, apply by Aug 13: dais.ca/jobs/policy-...
We are hiring
dais.ca
August 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We're hiring!
Join The Dais and lead Democracy@Work, our civic learning initiative for the digital age. This role will jointly support both the policy and partnerships team at the Dais.
If you’re into public policy, civic education & scaling impact, apply by Aug 13: dais.ca/jobs/policy-...
Join The Dais and lead Democracy@Work, our civic learning initiative for the digital age. This role will jointly support both the policy and partnerships team at the Dais.
If you’re into public policy, civic education & scaling impact, apply by Aug 13: dais.ca/jobs/policy-...
Nonprofits: adopt AI without compromising ethics, equity, or trust.
This course helps nonprofit leaders design governance approaches that make AI work for your mission.
For group discounts, email fahmida.kamali@torontomu.ca ✨
tmu-emarketplace.paymytuition.com/essentials-o...
This course helps nonprofit leaders design governance approaches that make AI work for your mission.
For group discounts, email fahmida.kamali@torontomu.ca ✨
tmu-emarketplace.paymytuition.com/essentials-o...
July 31, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Nonprofits: adopt AI without compromising ethics, equity, or trust.
This course helps nonprofit leaders design governance approaches that make AI work for your mission.
For group discounts, email fahmida.kamali@torontomu.ca ✨
tmu-emarketplace.paymytuition.com/essentials-o...
This course helps nonprofit leaders design governance approaches that make AI work for your mission.
For group discounts, email fahmida.kamali@torontomu.ca ✨
tmu-emarketplace.paymytuition.com/essentials-o...
AI can help nonprofits scale impact. Is your organization ready?
Learn how to build responsible AI policies that align with your mission.
Register by August 5: tmu-emarketplace.paymytuition.com/essentials-o...
Learn how to build responsible AI policies that align with your mission.
Register by August 5: tmu-emarketplace.paymytuition.com/essentials-o...
July 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
AI can help nonprofits scale impact. Is your organization ready?
Learn how to build responsible AI policies that align with your mission.
Register by August 5: tmu-emarketplace.paymytuition.com/essentials-o...
Learn how to build responsible AI policies that align with your mission.
Register by August 5: tmu-emarketplace.paymytuition.com/essentials-o...