Race, Identity and Citizenship at Canada 150
Event Information
Description
The Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic (CSALC), formerly known as the Metro Toronto Chinese & Southeast Asian Legal Clinic, is turning 30!
To mark this special occasion, CSALC is convening a special panel to explore the issue of race, Canadian identity and a sense of belonging for racialized communities in Canada 150. CSALC will also show a special video looking back at the Clinic’s 30 years of community service.
The panel discussion will be followed by a reception at Convocation Hall with remarks from representatives of the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Board of Directors of CSALC, and from David Field, CEO of Legal Aid Ontario.
Members of the legal profession and the public are invited to attend and celebrate this special occasion.
Note: If you intend to attend both the panel and reception, you must register on Eventbrite for both.
GUEST SPEAKERS
- The Honourable Ratna Omidvar, Independent Senator for Ontario
- Renu Mandhane, Chief Commissioner, Ontario Human Rights Commission
- Debbie Douglas, Executive Director, Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
- Susan Eng, Community Activist
- Moderator: Avvy Go, Clinic Director, CSALC
AGENDA
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm:
Panel – Donald Lamont Learning Centre
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm:
Reception – Convocation Hall
CSALC is a community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. We wish to acknowledge the generous support from the Law Society of Upper Canada for this event.