Critical Conversations

Canada in the World

Rob Goodman

Critical Conversations

Canada in the World

Rob Goodman

6:30pm

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Studio Theatre

60 mins

TIFA’s most provocative conversation series returns. Critical Conversations brings together authors and industry experts in candid conversation to examine the facets of culture and politics that shape the world around us and the books we read. In the new global order defined by the information age, a nation state’s borders are perilously porous from attack from those wishing to do harm. This has been highlighted in recent years by Russian interference in elections and the ongoing investigation into the depth of China’s interference in Canadian politics. With greater actors fighting on the global stage, how does Canada protect and promote itself? This panel is led by Camara Chambers, and features Rob Goodman, author of Not Here: Why American Democracy Is Eroding and How Canada Can Protect Itself.

This event will be followed by a book signing.

Panel Discussion

How to attend

$19.99

Single Day Pass

$249.99

Full Festival Pass

Students and youth save up to 50% on passes.

TIFA’s most provocative conversation series returns. Critical Conversations brings together authors and industry experts in candid conversation to examine the facets of culture and politics that shape the world around us and the books we read. In the new global order defined by the information age, a nation state’s borders are perilously porous from attack from those wishing to do harm. This has been highlighted in recent years by Russian interference in elections and the ongoing investigation into the depth of China’s interference in Canadian politics. With greater actors fighting on the global stage, how does Canada protect and promote itself? This panel is led by Camara Chambers, and features Rob Goodman, author of Not Here: Why American Democracy Is Eroding and How Canada Can Protect Itself.

This event will be followed by a book signing.

Panel Discussion

Featured Authors

Rob Goodman
Rob Goodman is an assistant professor of politics and public administration at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he teaches and writes on topics such as populism, rhetoric and the history of political thought. He previously worked as a speechwriter in the US House and Senate. He is an award-winning author and co-author of several books, including Words on Fire: Eloquence and Its Conditions. He lives in Toronto with his family.

Read more about Rob Goodman

6:30pm

Wednesday, September 27

Studio Theatre

60 mins

How to attend

$19.99

Single Day Pass

$249.99

Full Festival Pass

Students and youth save up to 50% on passes.

What to read

Not Here: Why American Democracy Is Eroding and How Canada Can Protect Itself by ,
TIFA 2023

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