Livestream today: The U.S. presidential election and its impact on Canada
This month, Wilson College is bringing together experts on politics, civic engagement and communication to explore the upcoming election’s social, political and economic implications for Canada.
Oct. 22 note: This article has been updated to include the livestream information. If you experience trouble with the video above once the event begins at 6 p.m. on Oct. 22, please click here, or catch the livestream on McMaster’s LinkedIn page.
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, McMaster University’s Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement is bringing together political experts to explore how the results could redefine Canada’s future.
“The Choice 2024: The U.S. Presidential Election and its Implications for Canada”, on Oct. 22, 2024, will provide a deep dive into the election’s social, political and economic impact on Canada, featuring diverse perspectives and expert analysis.
“We want to provide a space where people can understand the ripple effects of the U.S. election on our political landscape and engage in meaningful dialogue about how these shifts might impact us,” says Don Abelson, a professor of political science and the academic director of Wilson College.
Abelson will join two other leading scholars in political science, civic engagement and communication studies — political science professor Karen Bird and Terry Flynn, associate professor of communications management — in a discussion on U.S.-Canada relations and the broader international significance of what Abelson has called “one of the most consequential elections of our times.”
Attendees will have an opportunity to ask pressing questions and contribute their thoughts at a Q&A session.
“With such close economic and political ties to the U.S., Canada can expect to see shifts in areas like trade, immigration and security depending on the outcome of this election,” says Dean Jeremiah Hurley from the Faculty of Social Sciences.
“Our panel aims to unpack these complex issues in a way that’s engaging and accessible to the community.”
The evening will conclude with a reception where guests can continue the conversation in an informal setting, enjoy refreshments and network with McMaster alumni, donors, friends and community members.
The event will be held at David Braley Health Sciences Centre in downtown Hamilton at 6 p.m. on Oct. 22. Admission is free, but registration is required because seating is limited.
Please visit the event registration page for more information or to RSVP.
