Democracy XChange

Democracy XChange Canada’s annual summit to connect, celebrate & equip people who take action to strengthen democracy.

Join us on May 13 for an online workshop titled “Shape Your Community: Local Government and Tools for Change.”As part of...
05/05/2026

Join us on May 13 for an online workshop titled “Shape Your Community: Local Government and Tools for Change.”

As part of DXC+ Vancouver, (WTC) is hosting an interactive workshop to help you better understand how local government decisions are made and how you can influence them. From transit and housing to food security, these choices shape our daily lives in powerful ways.

As we approach the 2026 local elections, this 90-minute session will bring community members together to share experiences, discuss priorities, and explore what our neighbourhoods need to truly thrive.

🎟️ Free tickets available with code: DXC

🔗 Learn more & register at:
DemocracyXChange.org/Vancouver

Co-hosted by Women Transforming Cities & DXC+ Vancouver

On May 9, DXC+ Vancouver continues with a hands-on session designed for local organizers doing the work on the ground.Me...
04/28/2026

On May 9, DXC+ Vancouver continues with a hands-on session designed for local organizers doing the work on the ground.

Media Training for Organizers Workshop
📆 May 9, 2026
⏰ 2:30–5:00 PM
📍 客家 HAKKA HOUSE, Chinatown Plaza Mall (180 Keefer St)

This practical workshop equips local organizers with the tools to communicate with clarity and confidence, whether speaking to media, engaging communities, or shaping public narratives. Participants will build skills to connect with diverse audiences, elevate their initiatives, and strengthen civic engagement where it matters most.

Co-hosted by and DXC+ Vancouver.

As part of the broader DXC+ initiative, this session brings Canada’s democracy conversation into local communities—supporting the people who are actively building it.

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DXC+ Vancouver is bringing together organizations, leaders, and community members to explore civic and democratic issues...
04/24/2026

DXC+ Vancouver is bringing together organizations, leaders, and community members to explore civic and democratic issues that matter locally and nationally.

On May 7, DXC+ Vancouver is partnering with for an interactive walking tour as part of BC Youth Week. The tour invites participants to explore the False Creek neighbourhood while engaging in a facilitated conversation about what our communities need and how we can play a more active role in shaping local democracy.

📆 May 7, 2026
⏰ 5:45–8:00 p.m.
📍 False Creek (meeting location TBC)

Join us for thoughtful dialogue, fresh perspectives, and a chance to connect with others who care about the future of our cities.

As we continue to reflect on , we invite you to take a moment to recognize the remarkable organizations whose support m...
04/23/2026

As we continue to reflect on , we invite you to take a moment to recognize the remarkable organizations whose support made this year’s summit possible.

To our sponsors, our sincerest thanks. Your leadership and generous contributions helped bring this work to life. Your commitment to strengthening democracy is not only valued, it’s essential.

To our community and media partners, volunteers, Program Advisory Committee members, and staff, we are deeply grateful. Your time, care, and dedication shaped every part of this experience and made it what it was.

DXC exists because of a shared commitment to this work. We do not take that for granted.

We couldn’t be more proud to be building this together.

Again, thank you.

Platinum Partners:



Gold Partners:




Silver Partners:
Balsillie School of International Affairs

The Canadian Shield Institute






Bronze Partners: ca


Jarislowsky Democracy Chair
On the Frontlines of Democracy Lecture Series



Venue Partners

The seventh annual, sold-out DemocracyXChange wrapped on Saturday, and we were so inspired by the passion of more than 9...
04/21/2026

The seventh annual, sold-out DemocracyXChange wrapped on Saturday, and we were so inspired by the passion of more than 900 participants who came together with 90+ presenters over three days to take on one of the defining questions of our time: how to build an economy that serves democracy.

Throughout the summit, we explored this through the following questions:
• Who owns the systems shaping our lives?
• How do we rebuild trust—in institutions and in each other?
• What does it mean to put the public at the centre of technology?
• When does participation become real power?
• Where can Canada lead in a more uncertain, shifting world?

And together, we examined not just what’s happening, but what’s possible.

Some key takeaways include:

1. Economic democracy is foundational.
2. Democracy must shape technology.
3. Trust and power must be designed.
4. Arts and culture are vital to civic infrastructure.
5. Global uncertainty demands leadership.

Bottom line: If we want an economy that truly serves people, we need a democracy that people believe in, and see themselves in.

At its core, DXC is a community-powered effort. We are deeply grateful to the many partners, funders, collaborators, staff, volunteers and contributors who made this year possible—through ideas, resources, time, and trust.

And to every participant: thank you for showing up with curiosity, generosity, and a willingness to engage.

On behalf of , and Open Democracy Project, thank you for being part of .

Now more than ever, the work continues.

Leadership

04/20/2026

Rehearsing Democracy: Art and Empathy As Civic Practice.

As comes to a close, Gideon Arthurs, Executive Director of Soulpepper Theatre, leaves us with a powerful reminder through his interactive session: democracy doesn’t just rely on systems—it relies on us, and our capacity for empathy.

Through a series of thoughtfully designed exercises, he invited participants to actively expand that capacity—moving empathy from idea to practice.

In a time of deep polarization, he reframes empathy as a core civic skill—and the arts as more than entertainment, but as a form of civic technology: a vital space where we can rehearse the complexities of living together.

For democracy to work, we must stretch—practising how to live with difference, and how to remain in relationship with people we don’t agree with.

04/19/2026

In the Sovereignty by Design panel, Sean Mullin (Senior Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto) reframes the conversation on digital sovereignty.

Yes—Canada needs its own pieces of the tech stack. But in a global system, full self-reliance isn’t always realistic. Strategic interdependence—built on trusted partners—can reduce the risk of technologies being weaponized against us.

It’s not a perfect solution. But in an era of global threats, resilience may come not just from independence—but from how we depend on each other.

04/19/2026

In the Case for Public AI panel, Dr. Ann Fitz-Gerald (Director, Balsillie School of International Affairs) highlights a critical reality: by current methodologies, the vast majority of Canadian data is not sovereign.

04/19/2026

In The Future of Global Cooperation panel, Aurélie Bonal (Deputy Head, ) reflects on a relationship often described as a “romance”—one that continues to deepen between Canada and the European Union.

At a time of global uncertainty, she offers a clear reminder: international rules—and our commitment to uphold them—are what keep the world from descending into the law of the jungle. For the EU, this isn’t sentiment—it’s foundational.

Despite representing just 5% of the global population, the EU contributes nearly 40% of the UN budget—underscoring its commitment to collective stability, democratic values, and addressing the root causes of global challenges.

Because in today’s world, real solutions don’t happen in isolation—they happen side by side.

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04/19/2026

The Honourable Evan Soloman(), Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, outlines Canada’s emerging national AI strategy—grounded in a core principle: “AI for all.”

With a focus on equitable access—across regions and across income—and a commitment to digital sovereignty, the strategy places democracy at its foundation, ensuring these powerful technologies serve ALL Canadians.

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