Jan 2018
A New Generation Fighting Climate Change – Geoff Dembicki, Journalist
Date/Time
11 Jan 2018
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Location
Gulf Islands Secondary School
The first 2018 Forum-Gulf Islands Secondary School joint event features internationally successful 31-year old climate journalist Geoff Dembicki on Thursday, January 11th at GISS at 10 AM. Find out how youth are changing the world!
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Online Surveillance: Why You Should Care – Micheal Vonn, Policy Director of the BC Civil Liberties Association
Date/Time
20 Jan 2018
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Location
ArtSpring
What is the state of Canadian law regarding surveillance and data-sharing? Are our privacy laws out of date? What can we do to protect ourselves? Find out with civil liberties champion Micheal Vonn on Saturday, January 20th at 7:30 PM at ArtSpring.
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Feb 2018
Are we Headed Towards a Nuclear War? – Alex Butterfield, Former Senior US Defence Intelligence Official
Date/Time
1 Feb 2018
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Location
ArtSpring
With missile tests and nuclear threats, how dangerous is North Korea and, for that matter, Donald Trump? Are sanctions against North Korea having any effect? What might China and Russia do if the crisis worsens?
To help us understand the North Korea crisis and much more, the Salt Spring Forum is delighted to host Alex Butterfield who, until recently, was one of the most senior defence intelligence officers in the United States.
From 2012-2017, Alex Butterfield served as Senior Defense Intelligence Advisor to the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), which encompasses half the Earth’s surface. Butterfield briefed senior U.S. and international government officials on security issues, with special responsibilities for China and Korea.
A career naval intelligence officer, Butterfield was previously posted in Hong Kong and Macau. He also served as Commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence, managing the worldwide operations of 4,000 officers.
Please join the Salt Spring Forum in discussion, as we learn about the North Korea crisis – and the world of military intelligence – from this incredibly well-informed guest.
Tickets are on sale at ArtSpring – 250.537.2102 & online – and at Salt Spring Books. $15 – 2018 Forum Members; $20 General Public.
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Cannabis Legalization: Why You Can't Relax – Kirk Tousaw, Lawyer & Marijuana Law Reform Advocate
Date/Time
16 Feb 2018
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Location
ArtSpring
Why has the legalization of cannabis become so complicated? What does it mean for you? What does it mean for youth, for whom it will remain illegal?
Kirk Tousaw is a major force behind the legalization of cannabis in Canada. The Victoria-based lawyer is the go-to person for litigation concerning marijuana, up to and including the Supreme Court of Canada. A long-standing and influential proponent of law reform, he is a founding board member of Sensible BC and a former board member of the BC Civil Liberties Association.
Stay tuned for event details! Tickets will go on sale in mid-January.
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