The Walrus Talks Ending Gender-Based Violence

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A national conversation for change

Gender-based violence refers to harmful acts directed at individuals based on their gender. It disproportionately affects women, girls and gender diverse people, impacting over half of Canada’s population and costing lives.

Canada is at a critical turning point in how it responds to gender-based violence. The Walrus Talks Ending Gender-Based Violence brings together activists, advocates and experts to examine pressing policy gaps and cultural shifts that can reduce and prevent gender-based violence. This timely event will highlight lived experience, evidence-based solutions and the need for coordinated, cross-sector action.

Join us in Ottawa for this urgent discussion, part of YWCA Canada’s annual Rose Campaign and just ahead of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence. Connect with fellow advocates, policymakers, and engaged Canadians as we work toward a future free from violence.

Speakers to be announced.

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• Navneet Alang, Tech Journalist, Toronto Star
• Craig Alleva, Director, Canada, Google Cloud Customer Engineering
• Mike Branch, Vice President, Data and Analytics, Geotab
• Dr. Golnoosh Farnadi, Assistant Professor, School of Computer Science, McGill University; Adjunct Professor, University of Montreal; Core Academic Member, Mila; Canada CIFAR AI Chair
• Dr. Devin Singh, Emergency Physician and Lead, Clinical AI and Machine Learning in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, SickKids; Co-Founder and CEO, Hero AI
• Dr. Graham Taylor, Professor and Canada Research Chair, Machine Learning, School of Engineering, University of Guelph; Research Director, Vector Institute; Canada CIFAR AI Chair

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National Gallery of Canada 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa   Wednesday, November 19, 2025 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET   General Admission: $20 Student/Senior: $12 Livestream: Free with registration REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE

Accessibility Information We strive to be accessible and inclusive. If you require support to be able to fully participate in this event, please contact events@thewalrus.ca or (416) 971-5004, ext. 232. Live captioning will be available for this event.

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