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Rogers Presents The Walrus Talks Sovereign Canada took place on October 28, 2025, at the Isabel Bader Theatre, Toronto.
Exploring the past, present, and future of Canadian sovereignty in a changing world.
At The Walrus Talks Sovereign Canada, seven speakers from seven different disciplines shared expert perspectives on the policies, priorities, and possibilities shaping Canadian independence.
From identity and culture to economy, climate, interprovincial cooperation, and foreign policy, this timely conversation will explore how sovereignty affects Canadians today and how it could define the path forward. Be part of the conversation on October 28 in Toronto, or join the livestream from anywhere in Canada.
00:03 Introduction
03:09 Colette Watson, President, Rogers Sports and Media
07:45 Stephen Maher, Journalist and Novelist
16:13 Marisa Beck, Research Director, Clean Growth, Canadian Climate Institute
24:16 Jesse McCormick, Consultant, Indigenous Participation in Major Project Developments
31:17 Richard Stursberg, Former Media Executive, Assistant Deputy Minister for Culture and Broadcasting, and Head of English Services at CBC
39:12 Deanna Horton, Distinguished Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto and at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
47:26 The Hon. James Moore, Former Minister of Industry
59:12 Sean Speer, Co-founder and Editor at Large at The Hub
Browse our upcoming events schedule here: thewalrus.ca/events. And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements: thewalrus.ca/conversation.
Rogers Presents The Walrus Talks Sovereign Canada took place on October 28, 2025, at the Isabel Bader Theatre, Toronto.
Exploring the past, present, and future of Canadian sovereignty in a changing world.
At The Walrus Talks Sovereign Canada, seven speakers from seven different disciplines shared expert perspectives on the policies, priorities, and possibilities shaping Canadian independence.
From identity and culture to economy, climate, interprovincial cooperation, and foreign policy, this timely conversation will explore how sovereignty affects Canadians today and how it could define the path forward. Be part of the conversation on October 28 in Toronto, or join the livestream from anywhere in Canada.
00:03 Introduction
03:09 Colette Watson, President, Rogers Sports and Media
07:45 Stephen Maher, Journalist and Novelist
16:13 Marisa Beck, Research Director, Clean Growth, Canadian Climate Institute
24:16 Jesse McCormick, Consultant, Indigenous Participation in Major Project Developments
31:17 Richard Stursberg, Former Media Executive, Assistant Deputy Minister for Culture and Broadcasting, and Head of English Services at CBC
39:12 Deanna Horton, Distinguished Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto and at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
47:26 The Hon. James Moore, Former Minister of Industry
59:12 Sean Speer, Co-founder and Editor at Large at The Hub
Browse our upcoming events schedule here: thewalrus.ca/events. And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements: thewalrus.ca/conversation.
