Freedom to Read Week: Film Screening and Discussion

Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. Join us for a film screening of “The Librarians,” followed by a discussion about intellectual freedom in Canada. “The Librarians” explores the urgent moment we find ourselves in. As an unprecedented wave of book …

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February 25, 2026

Ajax, Ontario

Analyser ensemble : l’importance du dialogue civil à l’ère des fractures / Talking to Each Other: The Importance of Civil Dialogue in an Era of Division

Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, en partenariat avec la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa, vous invite à souligner la Semaine de la liberté d’expression 2026. Cette initiative annuelle vise à sensibiliser le public aux enjeux liés à la censure tout en favorisant l’accès à la littérature et aux périodiques. Elle rassemble lecteurs, écrivains, éditeurs, institutions éducatives, bibliothèques, librairies, universités, …

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February 24, 2026

Ottawa, Ontario

Thinking Out Loud Together: Why Civil Discourse Matters More Than Ever with Randy Boyagoda / Réfléchir collectivement à haute voix : Pourquoi le débat public est plus important que jamais avec Randy Boyagoda

Library and Archives Canada, in collaboration with Ottawa Public Library, invites you to mark Freedom to Read Week 2026. Freedom to Read Week is a national annual campaign that raises awareness about censorship and access to books and magazines, bringing together readers, writers, publishers, libraries, bookstores, schools, and other organizations across Canada. In this talk, writer …

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February 25, 2026

Ottawa, Ontario