Third Age Learning Kitchener-Waterloo

In his presentation “Canada’s Economy After Trump: What Comes Next?” economist Jim Stanford will explore President Donald Trump’s erratic trade actions and threats to annex Canada—actions that are causing enormous uncertainty and damage to Canada’s economy. He will review Trump’s (false) claims about the nature of the Canada-U.S. trade relationship and will consider what is required for Canada to build a national economy that is truly sovereign, value-added, and sustainable. This last lecture in our winter series will be presented via Zoom on Tuesday, March 3, at 1:30 p.m. Watch your email inbox for the link. For details, visit tal-kw.ca/lecture-series/being-canadian-today.

Can music connect people and build a more just society in Canada? Researcher, educator and singer Deanna Yerichuk believes it can. She will explore this theme in her upcoming lecture “How Canadian Artists Are Using Music for Social Impact.” In a country of great diversity in cultures, languages, abilities, geographies, music might seem like a surprising entry point to social change. Yet, community music offers an opportunity to create spaces of belonging and connection, to contribute to cultural reclamation and resurgence, and to develop artistry among diverse groups of people. Subscribers to TAL-KW’s winter 2026 season, “Being Canadian Today,” will have access to this presentation via Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. Watch your email inbox for the link. For details, visit tal-kw.ca/lecture-series/being-canadian-today.

Mark it on your calendar—the Winter 2026 series starts Tuesday, Jan. 13! Our eight-week lecture series “Being Canadian Today” will feature leading experts from across the country exploring the distinctly Canadian experience at this pivotal time in history. From trade and immigration to healthcare and education, presenters will examine the core forces currently redefining who we are as a nation. The lectures will be presented virtually via Zoom, on Tuesdays at 1:30 ET. There’s still time to buy your season tickets. Visit tal-kw.ca for more information. (Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay)

January 5—the early-bird deadline for ticket purchases is coming soon! Don’t miss out on this excellent series, Being Canadian Today. Experts from across the country will explore topics relevant to our distinctly Canadian experience. The series begins January 13 and will be presented only via Zoom. More info here: https://tal-kw.ca/how-to-buy-tickets/ (Photo by Jevgeni Fil on Unsplash)