When Aid Retreats: Democracy, Power, and the Choices We Make

Wed Feb 25 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

University of Toronto Bookstore | Toronto

Canadian International Council - Toronto Branch
Publisher/HostCanadian International Council - Toronto Branch
When Aid Retreats: Democracy, Power, and the Choices We Make
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Join the CIC Toronto for a panel exploring civic responsibility, ethical dilemmas, and the human impact of global aid decisions.
About this Event

The Canadian International Council's Toronto Branch is delighted to invite you to a panel discussion on the role citizens play in strengthening democracy in a new and turbulent world order marked by paradigm shifts in multilateral cooperation, international development assistance, geopolitical rivalry, trade tensions, and political unrest.
Join us as we explore the practical, civic, and ethical lenses of engaging with each other to advance our shared dignity, prosperity, security and well-being, both at home and abroad.


About the speakers
Ben Rowswell, Vice President, CIC Toronto Branch
Tina Sweeney, Manager, Public Engagement and Alumni, Cuso International
Paolo Granata, Associate Professor, Book & Media Studies, University of Toronto
Moderator: Kayona Karunakumar, Outreach and Partnerships Intern, Cuso International

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

University of Toronto Bookstore, 214 College Street, Toronto, Canada

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