Join us for an evening of networking with Candidates for Ward 11, drinks, and the opportunity to broaden your political discourse!
About this event
Six Degrees: Toronto Talks Election 2022 with The Green Line is presented by The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), and the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI).
Six Degrees is back Tuesday, October 18th at CSI Annex, 720 Bathurst St. examining urban futures and the upcoming municipal election. Join us for an evening of networking, drinks, and the opportunity to broaden your political discourse.
The night will feature networking with City Council Candidates for Ward 11 - University Rosedale and a political speed-dating program that matches up young Torontonians with opposing political views, who are willing to have constructive conversations. The program will explore this model for a healthy discourse on political issues, and generate community-driven solutions for increasing youth voter turnout, which has been declining for decades. To find your match, complete this 1-minute questionnaire.
Participants of the political speed dating program will need to sign up to My Country Talks (using the link above), an app whose mission is to connect people to discuss the issues that divide and unite them through “scientifically proven methodology [which] can reduce polarization and build empathy through the power of dialogue.”
Event Schedule:
Doors open at 5:00 PM
5-6 PM: Six Degrees Networking + Drinks
6-7:30 PM: The Green Line Speed Dating with My Country Talks
7:30-8 PM: Insights and Solutions Capture
8:00 PM: Wind Down and Close
CityNews Toronto, a major local broadcaster, will join us to cover the experience for its Your Community show in partnership with The Green Line.
The Green Line is a new hyperlocal, independent media outlet that investigates the way we live to produce journalism that helps young and other underserved Torontonians survive and thrive in a rapidly changing city. It's a resource that empowers gen Zs and millennials to take action on issues that matter to them and their communities.
The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) has been at the forefront of significant social impact for over 260 years. Our proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and diverse global community of over 30,000 problem-solvers, deliver solutions for lasting change. We invite you to be part of this change. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas to resolve the challenges of our time.
The Centre for Social Innovation catalyzes, inspires and supports people to create, develop, adopt and integrate new and renewed concepts and practices that put people and planet first. We envision a world where our systems – economy, government, culture and communities – serve to create a healthy, just, resilient & regenerative society full of meaning, equity & happiness.
Join us Tuesday, October 18th at 5pm to discuss our local municipal election, meet those with political differences, and bring forward your solutions for our urban futures.
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