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As democracy faces unprecedented challenges around the world, this series brings together leading thinkers to explore the threats posed by authoritarianism and to seek pathways toward resilience and renewal. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) and the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics are proud to announce the second lecture in the Democracy in Peril speaker series: Preserving Canadian Democracy: An Evening with Jason Stanley.
This free public event will take place tomorrow evening, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the CMHR.
In his urgent and timely presentation, Preserving Canadian Democracy, philosopher and bestselling author Jason Stanley will examine the specific pressures facing Canadian democracy today. Drawing on decades of research on authoritarianism, propaganda, and the erosion of democratic norms, Stanley will provide insights into what individuals, institutions, and communities can do to defend democratic values in an increasingly polarized world.
Following the keynote, Stanley will join moderator Neil McArthur, Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics at the University of Manitoba, for a dynamic discussion. Several of Stanley’s influential books, including How Fascism Works and Erasing History, will be available for purchase.
What
Preserving Canadian Democracy: An Evening with Jason Stanley
When
Wednesday, April 29 – 7 p.m.
Where
Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1, Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Cost
Free with registration.