Authoritarianism and Democracy Webinar
The US is currently facing an authoritarian assault on its institutions. From law firms to universities to media to not-for profits, civil society institutions are being targeted for their civic, educational, legal, and humanitarian work. The normal checks and balances are being tested in ways that echo playbooks used by authoritarians around the world.
Canada is not immune.
On September 9, 2025, join Inspirit Foundation, Community Foundations of Canada, Environment Funders Canada, Imagine Canada and Philanthropic Foundations of Canada for an online conversation with Ian Bassin, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Protect Democracy.
For the past decade, Protect Democracy has been one of the US’s leading non-profits that has both anticipated and worked to slow and block these anti-democratic actions. Ian will share some of the lessons they’ve learned and what it might portend for Canada and other countries as this political phenomenon continues to spread.
This webinar is free and open to the public.