CBC's Nahlah Ayed moderates free public event in Nanaimo

We live in an era of eroding democracy where polarization is increasingly fracturing our sense of a shared reality.

With another federal election approaching, there's a growing sense that our political system prioritizes short-term gains over the long-term health of our democracy.

To address this, the CBC program IDEAS will host a series of cross-Canada discussions that focus on local solutions with the potential to inspire national change. These events will take place in Burlington, Charlottetown, Edmonton and Nanaimo.  

The Nanaimo event takes place on April 3 at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Public Library.

Moderated by Nahlah Ayed, this discussion will focus on housing. 

Housing affordability is reaching a crisis point across Canada. It is stoking conflict and resentment in local communities, especially between younger people and older generations.

What does it mean for society when owning or renting your own home is out of reach for so many? What obligations does a democratic society have to ensure everyone — including new Canadians — has access to safe and stable housing?

Join Nahlah to discuss how the housing crisis affects the Nanaimo community and how local solutions could inspire national change.

The series is part of CBC Collab fund and in partnership with the Samara Centre for Democracy. All events are free and open to the public, but you need to register in advance. 

The details: 

What: "Ideas for a Better Canada", a free public discussion about the next chapter of Canada's democracy, hosted by CBC's Nahlah Ayed 

Event Title: "Do I count? A Canada that leaves no one behind"                                         
When: April 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
Where: Nanaimo Harbourfront Public Library, 90 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC
Cost: Free, but you need to register in advance here