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May 1, 2025 – With Canada’s economy and sovereignty currently under threat, the Charlottetown Forum is a crucial venue for discussions on issues facing the country. Presented by Confederation Centre of the Arts, the Forum includes two days of essential discourse exploring critical topics for Canada at this pivotal moment – from healthcare to climate change to restoring dialogue in polarizing times.
On Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24, academics, journalists, doctors, artists, and thought leaders will gather for a transformative exchange of ideas on the future of Canada. Forum speakers include Nora Young, CBC tech journalist and broadcaster; Drew Fagan, professor and public policy advisor; Sabreena Delhon, CEO of the Samara Centre for Democracy; Stephanie Arnold, climate specialist at CLIMAtlantic; and Dr. Megan Miller, palliative care and MAiD physician, and former chief physician recruiter for P.E.I.
Also included on the Forum’s agenda are poetic responses from P.E.I. Poet Laureate Tanya Davis, a performance from the River Clyde Pageant, and a private tour of exhibitions at Confederation Centre Art Gallery.
“Whether you are passionate about social change, intrigued by the role of art in public dialogue, or simply looking for thought-provoking discussions, the Charlottetown Forum turns discussions into experiences that resonate beyond the room,” says Francesca Perez, the Centre’s director of arts education and heritage. “Expect dynamic panels, interactive open discussions, and powerful, inspirational artistic responses.”
“At a time of increasing divisiveness, Confederation Centre has a duty to provide opportunities for meaningful discussion so that people in Canada can make real progress on real issues,” says Centre CEO Steve Bellamy. “The Charlottetown Forum is an occasion for listening to experts and leaders and considering multiple perspectives on important issues. We are welcoming an impressive group of speakers from several provinces and are thrilled to be hosting these engaging conversations.”
Meeting next to the site of the 1864 Charlottetown Conference, the Charlottetown Forum seeks to promote open learning and sharing of diverse perspectives about important issues in Canada. The inaugural Charlottetown Forum took place in 2023 and featured discussions on immigration, economic reconciliation, and finding shared national narratives in a fractured time. The Forum is part of the Centre’s revitalization plan, which includes the creation of a Canadian cultural leadership institute housing new spaces for public discourse, the creation of art, and cultural learning.
The 2025 Charlottetown Forum will be presented by Confederation Centre of the Arts on May 23 and 24. Passes are on sale now. Student pricing is available. For more information or to purchase a pass, visit confederationcentre.com/charlottetownforum, or contact the Centre’s box office via phone at 1-800-565-0278.
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Media Contact: Emily McMahon, Communications Manager, Confederation Centre of the Arts
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