Mayor’s Speaker Series Burlington to the World: Peace, Partnership, and the Power of Remembrance

Speaker Series is BACK on Wednesday, November 12!

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Trade Show: 6 PM – 7 PM
Speaker Series: 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Burlington Performing Arts Centre – Studio Theatre

Join Councillor Rory Nisan and I for the next Mayor’s Speaker Series: “Burlington to the World: Peace, Partnership, and the Power of Remembrance” as we reflect on Burlington's role in World Wars I & II, securing the peace we now enjoy and planting the seeds for our ongoing twin city relationship with Apledoorn and Itabashi.

We’re also delighted to welcome The Honourable Karina Gould, MP for Burlington, and Hassan Raza, Chair of the Mundialization Committee, for this engaging discussion.

Hear about Burlington's growing global connections through the work of the City's Mundialization Committee and recent trips to our sister cities, insights from my recent study tour in Helsinki, and advocacy efforts in Washington, DC.We’ll also share stories and insights from the Mundialization Committee and Burlington’s growing global relationships—including recent visits to our twin cities, lessons from a study tour in Helsinki, and our advocacy work in Washington, D.C.

This event is free, but registration is required.

Reserve your seat today: BurlingtonPAC.ca/events/Mayors-Speaker-Series

Thank you to Brock University for sponsoring this timely conversation.