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04/24/2026

As Ontario’s education minister, Paul Calandra is shaking up school governance and changing course in the classroom. What do these shifts mean for students, parents, and educators?

Join our Democracy Forum on Thursday, May 7, where co-hosts Martin Regg Cohn, Toronto Star columnist and Dais Senior Fellow, and Kristin Rushowy, Toronto Star education writer, will sit down with the minister for a conversation on what these changes mean for Ontario’s education system.

Tickets are free, with advance registration required.
Register at the link in bio.

03/26/2026

“Many creative professionals face risks from the diffusion of generative AI, because workers outside of the creative sector often use these tools to replace them outright.”

Our Manager of Economic Research Viet Vu testified in the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications on the opportunities and challenges of artificial
intelligence (AI) in the information and communication technology sector, highlighting findings from our latest report The Art in Artificial Intelligence.

Check out the full report for more insights on the impact of generative AI on the creative sector - and our recommendations for a path forward balancing innovation and protections for creators (link in bio!)

03/24/2026

Generative AI is transforming Canada’s creative sector, bringing new opportunities, but also real risks to jobs, compensation, and intellectual property.

In our new report, The Art in Artificial Intelligence, we explore the implications of generative AI on workers in the creative sector, analyzing where it is complementing creative work, and where “good enough” AI outputs may be disrupting demand for entry-level and freelance roles.

This report is part of the portfolio of work by the which is funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Program.

For more insights, check out the report at the link in bio!

03/05/2026

Since we launched the RAISE program in late 2025, over 500 frontline nonprofit workers and leaders have joined us in future-proofing their skills, without compromising on mission.

On March 12, get the best of both of our courses, condensed into a one-day session. Dive into the critical dos and don’ts concerning AI privacy, laws, and ethics, and hear real-world case studies from peers already leading the way.

Learn more and register at the link in bio!

02/24/2026

What happened to liberal democracy?

Nobel Prize–winning MIT economist Daron Acemoglu will join DemocracyXChange on April 18 to explore the tension between economic growth, emerging technologies, and democratic health.

Drawing on his forthcoming book What Happened to Liberal Democracy? and his bestselling work Power and Progress, Acemoglu will examine how the direction of innovation shapes the distribution of power, and why shared prosperity is not an automatic outcome of technological advancement.

Learn more and purchase tickets at the link in bio 🎟️🎟️🎟️

02/12/2026

Phone-free school policies have been announced in every province for nearly 18 months. And school communities are still asking the same thing: what does “phone-free” actually look like in practice?

Join us for The Lunchroom: Making Phone-Free Schools Work, a lunch & learn webinar series. You’ll hear from education leaders across Canada who are implementing phone-free schools about what’s working, what’s not, and what they’ve learned along the way.

Our first session kicks off on February 25 (1–2 p.m. ET). Presented in partnership with and

Register now at the link in bio!

02/05/2026

While nearly all financial sector workers are exposed to generative AI on the job, our research shows that most impacts are likely to enhance work, not eliminate roles.
That said, in a highly regulated, high-trust sector, generative AI also introduces real risks.

Our latest report, Banking on AI, finds that it is best deployed where:

> consequences of error are lower
> human oversight is built in
> productivity gains outweigh governance costs

For financial services, responsible adoption means aligning AI use with workforce realities, regulatory obligations, and customer trust.

This report is part of the portfolio of work funded by .

Explore more of our findings in the full report at the link in bio!

02/04/2026

Government budgets are about choices, which Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethenfalvy understands better than most.

Join us at the TMU Democracy Forum on Tuesday, February 10 – mere weeks before the next Ontario budget drops – for a conversation on Minister Bethenfalvy’s budget balancing act.

Register at the link in bio!

02/03/2026

Last week at TMU, more than 500 middle school, high school, and university students gathered at the Mattamy Athletic Centre for an honest conversation about building balance in our relationship with technology.

Through Heads Up, our youth leadership initiative on phone-free schools, students from across the GTA came to campus to hear from Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage about his journey to the pros, and finding focus while setting boundaries with social media.

We’re especially proud of the Dais team who worked behind the scenes to make the day run smoothly: coordinating with schools, welcoming buses of students, and ensuring that the crowd was fueled with popcorn and fun.

Thank you to Rogers for partnering with us through their Screen Break program, and to the many schools who joined us on campus. We’re excited to keep building this work with youth and educators across Canada as we shape healthier digital habits together.

Know a student in grades 9-11 who’s ready to make a difference at their school? Applications for our Heads Up Youth Champions program are open until February 20. Apply at the link in bio ⚡️

01/22/2026

We’re looking for students in Grades 9 to 11 from across Canada to join our national Youth Champion cohort as part of our Heads Up campaign for phone-free schools.

Youth Champions work with other students to lead conversations about phone use at school and building healthier digital habits.

The perks:
✅ Paid leadership experience with a $1,000 honorarium upon program completion
✅ Training in leadership, facilitation, and public speaking
✅ Mentorship from educators and program leadersA national network of peers committed to making positive change

The details:
✅ Currently in Grades 9-11
✅ Curious about technology, mental health, education, or policy
✅ Can commit to about 6-8 hours per month from April to November 2026.

Learn more and apply by February 20 at the link in bio!

01/15/2026

Join us at the Dais next week (January 22) for our TMU Democracy Forum with former Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty.

Drawing on his experience winning three elections and shaping Ontario’s education system, McGuinty will reflect on leadership, public service, and the lessons in his new book, Be a Good One – Words to Lead By. Bring your questions and join the conversation about leading with integrity in challenging times.

Tickets are free, with advanced registration required. Get yours at the link in bio 🎟️

01/13/2026

New year, new goals.

Don’t leave your organization stuck in the past; learn how to adopt AI responsibly with our Essentials of AI Governance course. You’ll develop the practical skills to design specific guidelines for your organization, department, or team, without compromising on ethics or mission.

Last chance to sign up: our final cohort begins tomorrow! Link in bio 🔗

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