# Event Details - **Event Name**: Taiwan, Canada and the Global Democracy Project - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Taiwan’s dominance in semiconductor production make it strategically indispensable, even as it faces growing military pressure from Beijing.About this EventCIC-VI Branch: Luncheon Speaker EventTaiwan, Canada and the Global Democracy ProjectPresentation and Book Signing by George S. TakachTaiwan is a very important country that Canadians don’t know enough about. Taiwan is a first-rate democracy with a vibrant civil society that adheres to the rule of law; it has a population accepting of religious, gender and sexual diversity; Taiwan’s record on gender equality is particularly impressive; it has a health care system that is the envy of Asia; it has a culture that fuses east and west; and it boasts 175 universities and colleges on an island smaller than Vancouver Island. In terms of strategic geopolitics, Taiwan is indispensable to the democracies because it produces over 90 % of the most advanced semiconductor chips used in the world, including the critical chips that run the most powerful artificial intelligence software in civilian and military applications. Unfortunately for Taiwan and the rest of the world, the autocracy in Beijing claims Taiwan to be part of China, and Xi Jinping threatens to take over the small island by military force if necessary. The Economist magazine has called Taiwan the most dangerous place in the world.Booking SigningIn his new book, Inspired By Taiwan, former lawyer and now author and geopolitical analyst George S. Takach, discusses Taiwan and its outsized importance to geopolitics and countries all over the globe, including Canada. The book contains numerous pictures taken by George and his wife when they explored the island nation on a study trip, during which George did many of the interviews for the book. In his presentation, using some images taken from the book, George will highlight what Canadians need to know about this marvelous, very relevant and dangerously situated country, including the critical posture of the United States and President Trump towards Taiwan. George makes the case that the world’s democracies should support Taiwan in order to keep the peace in Asia. George also argues that Canada has a lot to learn from Taiwan, given Canada’s own challenges with a much larger neighbour that is threatening Canada’s own wellbeing. After his presentation, there will be a chance for questions and discussion.George will bring copies of Inspired By Taiwan for purchase and signing (he is able to sell them at a material discount to the price at bookstores and on Amazon). All of George’s proceeds from the book’s sales go to Camp Scugog, a charitable camp dedicated to serving kids in difficult circumstances - campscugog.org (George was a camper at Camp Scugog in the early 1960’s…..:)Date: Thursday, June 18th, 2026Location: Yates Memorial, Allsbrook Room | Doors Open at 11:30 AMAddress: 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville, V9P2A9Cost: $30.00 each.A light lunch and refreshments will be served at 11:30am followed by our speaker at 12:30PM. For special dietary or seating requests email vancouverisland@thecic.org.About our SpeakerGeorge has undergrad and law degrees from the University of Toronto, and an MA from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. He practiced technology law for 35 + years as a partner at McCarthy Tétrault. During his legal career he was also an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School for 22 years, a columnist for Lexpert Magazine, and wrote three books on tech/law topics. Currently he is a Senior Fellow of the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary History at the University of Toronto. George now writes books on technology and geopolitics for a general audience, including Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle Between China, Russia and America, which was published in 2024 (the Chinese-language version of the book came out in 2025). His latest book is Inspired By Taiwan, published by Sutherland House Press in January, 2026. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parksville/taiwan-canada-and-the-global-democracy-project/100001989761820167 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, kids, health-wellness, art, literary-art, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Yates Memorial Services - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 30, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Parksville - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Yates Memorial Services - **lat**: 49.3036206 - **long**: -124.3312132 - **full address**: Yates Memorial Services, 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Taiwan, Canada and the Global Democracy Project - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cd45c280ea262949491e4879e5d7c18c63db141babf0ec3acd9e77c2dcfd3a70-rimg-w1200-h672-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1780791844 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Taiwan, Canada and the Global Democracy Project being held? - **A:** Taiwan, Canada and the Global Democracy Project takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Yates Memorial Services, 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Taiwan, Canada and the Global Democracy Project? - **A:** Taiwan, Canada and the Global Democracy Project is organized by V I Branch - Canadian International Council (CIC). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Taiwan, Canada and the Global Democracy Project is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Parksville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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