Karim Bardeesy
Executive Director
the Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University
Karim Bardeesy is Executive Director of the Dais, a policy and leadersihp think tank at Toronto Metropolitan University working on Canada’s biggest innovation, education and democracy challenges. Karim was previously policy chief to Ontario Premiers Kathleen Wynne and Dalton McGuinty.
He has been a columnist for The Toronto Star and an editorial writer / business reporter at The Globe and Mail. Karim holds a BA from McGill University and a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School.
Schedule
20 mins
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Jane Mallett Theatre
Guarding the Vote: Defending Canada's Democracy from Cyber Threats
Join us to learn how we can protect democracy in the digital age and maintain public confidence in our electoral system. Explore the vulnerabilities in our election systems, the impact of cyberattacks on public trust, and the measures needed to safeguard democratic processes. Our experts will discuss strategies for fortifying election infrastructure, addressing foreign interference, and ensuring the integrity of votes.
