# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Walrus Talks Community Reborn - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: How can we reinvent community in a time of increasing social isolation?About this EventBMO PRESENTSThe Walrus Talks Community RebornIN PARTNERSHIP WITH IMAGINE CANADAFor generations, people across Canada have come together to support each other through volunteering, donating, joining, and leading. So why do 51% of Canadians say they’re feeling lonely? As traditional social spaces begin to fade, the fundamental systems and supports that keep communities connected and resilient are facing a quiet yet critical inflection point.At The Walrus Talks Community Reborn, leading thinkers and civic leaders will explore how nonprofits are the invisible glue holding our society together. From building civic participation to isolation in the context of reconciliation, our speakers will reveal how we can save the services that improve and enrich our lives.As a historic intergenerational transfer of wealth approaches and donor habits shift, join us live in Toronto or online for an important conversation about combating loneliness, bridging divides, and building a future where every Canadian feels they belong. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/49a29520-bbe6-11f1-9913-21574437e213-rimg-w1200-h640-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg FeaturingSabreena Delhon, CEO, Samara Centre for DemocracyPeter Dinsdale, President and CEO, YMCA CanadaScott Evans, Interim CEO, Edelman CanadaShelly Kaushik, Senior Economist, BMO Capital MarketsRyan Lo, Co-executive Director, Urban Minds — The Youth Engagement PeopleBruce MacDonald, President and CEO, Imagine CanadaSarah Midanik, President and CEO, Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack FundMore speakers to be announced soonThursday, October 8, 20266:30 p.m. Doors Open7 p.m. The Walrus TalksJoin us for a catered reception following the event to continue the conversation.Can’t make it in person? Register for the livestream and watch online.TicketsGeneral Admission: Free, with an optional pay-what-you-can (PWYC) donationLivestream: Free with registrationThis event is free to attend, but if you're able, we invite you to make a pay-what-you-can donation when reserving your tickets.The Walrus relies on donations from our community to power Canada’s conversation. That means our journalism and events are made possible by people like you. Join our community of donors in supporting independent media and fact-based journalism and donate today! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/49ae7c00-bbe6-11f1-9913-21574437e213-rimg-w1200-h460-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8pkSUWXh4wAbout The Walrus TalksThe Walrus Talks is a national series of in person events produced by The Walrus. These events feature thought leaders and industry experts offering different perspectives on topics that will spark conversation on matters vital to Canadians.In addition, we livestream each event so you can enjoy them from anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection.If you enjoy The Walrus Talks, consider donating to The Walrus. We are a registered charity that relies on donations to produce compelling journalism, events and podcasts. Learn more at thewalrus.ca/donate.The Walrus Talks is following current municipal and provincial health and safety guidelines.We strive to be accessible and inclusive. If you require support to be able to fully participate in this event, please contact events@thewalrus.ca or (416) 971-5004, ext. 247.Captioning will be available for this event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/the-walrus-talks-community-reborn/100001998915982513 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, virtual, health-wellness, charities, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Isabel Bader Theatre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Isabel Bader Theatre - **lat**: 43.6673419 - **long**: -79.3925959 - **full address**: Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St W, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Walrus Talks Community Reborn - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/94c28f55d922fc73986ea5413428e2317095d19b5370a5f20475090705ed9a49-rimg-w1200-h467-dc5858a8-gmir.jpg?v=1788076945 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Walrus Talks Community Reborn being held? - **A:** The Walrus Talks Community Reborn takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St W, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Walrus Talks Community Reborn? - **A:** The Walrus Talks Community Reborn is organized by The Walrus. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Walrus Talks Community Reborn", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/94c28f55d922fc73986ea5413428e2317095d19b5370a5f20475090705ed9a49-rimg-w1200-h467-dc5858a8-gmir.jpg?v=1788076945", "startDate": "2026-10-08T19:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-10-08T21:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/toronto/the-walrus-talks-community-reborn/100001998915982513", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Isabel Bader Theatre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "93 Charles St W", "postalCode": "M5S 2C7", "addressLocality": "Toronto", "addressRegion": "ON", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "43.6673419", "longitude": "-79.3925959" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "How can we reinvent community in a time of increasing social isolation?", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-30", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-08T21:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-30", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/toronto/the-walrus-talks-community-reborn/100001998915982513" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-30", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-30", "url": "https://allevents.in/toronto/the-walrus-talks-community-reborn/100001998915982513", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission (in-person)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-30", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-30", "url": "https://allevents.in/toronto/the-walrus-talks-community-reborn/100001998915982513", "price": 0, "name": "Watch the Livestream (online)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-30", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-30", "url": "https://allevents.in/toronto/the-walrus-talks-community-reborn/100001998915982513", "price": 0, "name": "Donate and support The Walrus (optional)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The Walrus", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-walrus/23224153", "description": "The Walrus provokes new thinking and sparks conversation on matters vital to Canadians. 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