German Canadian Media Symposium

COVID-19 has seemingly impacted every aspect of our lives, forcing us into new forms of interaction, but also revealing disheartening fault lines in our society including institutionalized neglect in long-term care, inequities and stark racial and economic divides.  While we are still in the midst of re-thinking our routines, the toll on mental health, the economy, personal interactions and climate are already notable. With vaccines being a first response, we have to forge a better road ahead to counter the impacts of the pandemic on our society.

For the third time, the German Canadian Media Symposium (GCMS) is bringing outstanding media professionals from Germany and Canada together to discuss these crucial issues.  With a collaborative problem-solving approach, and the floor always open for questions and comments, we will explore a cross-pollination of perspectives and tools for media professionals from Germany and Canada.

11 am – Welcoming remarks by Consul General Thomas E. Schultze

11.10 – Panel I “Management of the pandemic. A political reckoning.”

Panelists: Margaret Heckel, Janice Stein, Susy Hota

11.30 – Q&A – questions from live and virtual audience

11.40 – Panel II “The Disenfranchised”

Panelists: Carolyn Abraham, Daniel Müller, Jonathan Montpetit

12 pm – Q&A – questions from live and virtual audience

12.10 – Panel III “Climate Change”

Panelists: Ellen Gute, Patrick Egwu, Wency Leung

12.30 – Q&A – questions from live and virtual audience

12.40 – Lessons Learned 

12.55 – Closing remarks by Nathalie Des Rosiers

1:00 – End GCMS

REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE HERE.