A Civic Engagement Forum on the 2025 Federal Election

The 2025 Canadian federal election is approaching — and with it, key decisions that will shape our futures and our communities.

Join us for an engaging Civic Engagement Forum designed to bring together members of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities in Ottawa. This is a space for open dialogue, shared perspectives, and thoughtful reflection on how national issues intersect with our lived experiences.

Together, we’ll explore what this election could mean for us, how we stay informed, and why our collective engagement matters more than ever.

This hybrid event will feature panelists from diverse backgrounds offering insights, reflections, and guidance in a welcoming and inclusive setting.

Please note: This is not a candidate forum or partisan event. It is intended to support community awareness, dialogue, and empowerment in the lead-up to the federal election.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time:

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM (ET) - Networking & Refreshments

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (ET)
Format: Hybrid

In-Person: Ottawa Black Business Alliance, 255 Montreal Road, Ottawa

• Virtual: Zoom link will be sent after registration
• Admission: FREE

Speakers & Panelists Include:

• Robin Browne – Community Activist & Advocate
• Jocelyn Constant – Respected Elder & Community Leader
• Dr. Clyde Ledbetter – Historian & Researcher
• Andy Kusiappiah – Academic & Human Geographer
• Fred Sherman – Communications & Leadership Strategist

Moderator:
Yvette Yende-Ashiri – Entrepreneur & International Speaker

Let’s come together, reflect on what’s at stake, and connect as a community.
This is your space. Your time. Your voice.

Read the policies and promises of the six main parties on the election's pressing issues. These will be updated as parties add to their platforms ahead of the April 28 vote.

Compare the election promises of Canada’s major parties | CBC News

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