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Authors Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson unpack their new book, Breaking Point: The New Big Shifts Putting Canada at Risk, exploring the political, cultural and economic pressures reshaping Canada. These include regional divides, immigration challenges and rising generational and global tensions.
The discussion features remarks from the authors and a fireside chat moderated by CIGI Senior Fellow Vass Bednar.
Speakers
• Darrell Bricker — Global CEO, Ipsos Public Affairs; CIGI Senior Fellow.
• John Ibbitson — Journalist and bestselling author.
• Vass Bednar — CIGI Senior Fellow; Managing Director, Canadian SHIELD Institute.
Authors Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson unpack their new book, Breaking Point: The New Big Shifts Putting Canada at Risk, exploring the political, cultural and economic pressures reshaping Canada. These include regional divides, immigration challenges and rising generational and global tensions.
The discussion features remarks from the authors and a fireside chat moderated by CIGI Senior Fellow Vass Bednar.
Speakers
• Darrell Bricker — Global CEO, Ipsos Public Affairs; CIGI Senior Fellow.
• John Ibbitson — Journalist and bestselling author.
• Vass Bednar — CIGI Senior Fellow; Managing Director, Canadian SHIELD Institute.
