LATEST NEWS

• November 23, 2023 – JRS talks with Haroon Siddiqui about his new book “My Name is Not Harry”

• At The Ismaili Centre in Toronto, JRS joined Haroon Siddiqui, editorial page editor emeritus of the Toronto Star and former President of PEN Canada, in conversation about Siddiqui’s new book My Name is Not Harry. “Veteran Toronto Star editor Haroon Siddiqui, brown and Muslim, has spent a life on the media front lines, covering conflicts […]

• October 29, 2023 – JRS discusses John Greyson’s film “International Dawn Chorus Day” about the deaths of two Egyptian activists

• JRS, The Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson, Leena Manimekalai and John Greyson discussed Greyson’s award-winning short film “International Dawn Chorus Day” at The Ageless Film Festival in Toronto. The event was moderated by Kaveh Shahrooz and co-hosted by The Ageless International Film Festival, HotDocs, PEN Canada, Rainbow Railroad and the Centre for Free Expression. “International Dawn […]

• October 17, 2023 – JRS reflects on his 1995 CBC Massey Lectures ”The Unconscious Civilization”

• “Knowledge, the Enlightenment believed, could protect us from the follies of ideology. But John Ralston Saul maintains that ‘knowing’ has not made us ‘conscious.’ Instead we have become increasingly passive, our society increasingly conformist. There are no easy solutions to this problem, Saul says, but change is still possible.” In celebration of Massey College’s 60th […]

• June 9, 2023 – JRS awarded honorary Doctor of Laws by Ontario Tech University

• “In recognition of his award-winning contributions to Canadian literature, his philosophies on social justice, interdisciplinary study, freedom of expression, and championing of Indigenous rights, the university proudly confers upon Mr. John Ralston Saul the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.”  

• May 4, 2023 – JRS awarded Honorary Membership in the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

• Founded in 1907, the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) represents architects and architecture across the country. The RAIC’s Honorary Membership recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the influence of architecture and architects in Canada and internationally.  

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• November 23, 2023 – JRS talks with Haroon Siddiqui about his new book “My Name is Not Harry”

• At The Ismaili Centre in Toronto, JRS joined Haroon Siddiqui, editorial page editor emeritus of the Toronto Star and former President of PEN Canada, in conversation about Siddiqui’s new book My Name is Not Harry. “Veteran Toronto Star editor Haroon Siddiqui, brown and Muslim, has spent a life on the media front lines, covering conflicts […]

• October 29, 2023 – JRS discusses John Greyson’s film “International Dawn Chorus Day” about the deaths of two Egyptian activists

• JRS, The Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson, Leena Manimekalai and John Greyson discussed Greyson’s award-winning short film “International Dawn Chorus Day” at The Ageless Film Festival in Toronto. The event was moderated by Kaveh Shahrooz and co-hosted by The Ageless International Film Festival, HotDocs, PEN Canada, Rainbow Railroad and the Centre for Free Expression. “International Dawn […]

• October 17, 2023 – JRS reflects on his 1995 CBC Massey Lectures ”The Unconscious Civilization”

• “Knowledge, the Enlightenment believed, could protect us from the follies of ideology. But John Ralston Saul maintains that ‘knowing’ has not made us ‘conscious.’ Instead we have become increasingly passive, our society increasingly conformist. There are no easy solutions to this problem, Saul says, but change is still possible.” In celebration of Massey College’s 60th […]

• March 22, 2023 – WATCH JRS discuss the past, present and future of Canadian democracy at Massey College

• March 11, 2023 marked the 175th anniversary of Canadian Democracy. JRS is joined by CBC Journalist Omayra Issa and Kia Dunn of Ecotrust Canada to discuss questions like: How well Canada has lived up to the ideals set out in 1848? What does the future of Canadian democracy look like?

• October 23, 2022 – WATCH JRS speak about freedom of expression at the Ageless Film Festival

• JRS is joined by The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Louise Dennys, Sturla Gunnarsson, Deepa Mehta, Ric Young and Bob Rae to talk about freedom of expression at The Ageless Film Festival in Toronto.

• 6 Degrees: The Global Forum for Inclusion