John W. Holmes Memorial Lecture - Navigating the Crossroads: Democracy and the Age of Voter Rage

Join us on October 3, 2024, for the next edition of the John W. Holmes Memorial Lecture, where we are honoured to welcome Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist at Nanos Research, as our featured speaker.

From 7 PM to 9 PM, Nik Nanos will share his insights on the evolving dynamics of democracy in an era marked by voter frustration and global political shifts. As one of Canada’s most distinguished researchers, his keynote will provide a data-driven perspective on the political landscape and the forces shaping voter behaviour.

Event Format

The event will be held in a hybrid format, with a limited in-person audience at the Glendon Hall Ballroom and unlimited online attendance. The keynote speech will be delivered in English with French translation available. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this important conversation on democracy and voter sentiment, followed by a Q&A session.

Speaker Biography

Nik Nanos, CM, is the Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research, a global fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington DC, and a research adjunct professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. He leads the team behind the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index and is a regular commentator on political and social trends in Canada. Nik Nanos is a member of the Order of Canada and a past board chair of Carleton University.