Toronto Civics 101

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Thought Exchange: Urban Voter Series

The Toronto Public Library is hosting free lectures and discussions on civic issues in preparation for the upcoming municipal election. See below for topics and times. Stay informed and join the discussion!

PROGRAMS FOR THE CONSTANTLY CURIOUS
Satisfy your curiousity with an eclectic collection of lectures and discussions across the city.


Ageing in the City: Is Toronto an Age-Friendly Community?
Jane Barratt, International Federation on Ageing
Glenn R. Miller, Canadian Urban Institute
Moderator: Susan Eng, CARP
Wed. Sept. 15, 7 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Toronto Divided: Update on the “Three Cities”
J. David Hulchanski, Centre for Urban and Community Studies
Tam Goosen, Urban Alliance on Race Relations
Moderator: Myer Siemiatycki, Ryerson University
Tues. Sept. 21, 7pm
North York Central Library

What’s the Plan?: Revitalization and the Road Ahead
John Lorinc, journalist,
Derek Ballantyne, BuildToronto
Marian Mohamud, Lawrence Heights resident and advocate
Beth Milroy, Ryerson University
Wed. Sept. 29, 7pm
Toronto Reference Library

Show me the Money: How to Fund Toronto’s Competing Priorities
Carol Wilding, Toronto Board of Trade
Winnie Ng, Toronto & York Region Labour Council
Moderator: Myer Siemiatycki, Ryerson University
Tues. Oct. 5, 7pm
North York Central Library


For more info, visit: www.torontopubliclibrary.ca