Salt Spring Forum event videos
Suzanne Simard-Finding the Mother Tree
Suzanne Simard discusses the health and sustainability of the forest with fellow UBC professor of Forestry Tara Martin.
2021 Federal Election debate
The Forum hosts a pre-election debate with the Saanich- Gulf Islands candidates. Moderated by Tarah Stafford.
Timothy Caulfield - Vaccine hesitancy: can we talk?
Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, discusses the subject of vaccine hesitancy and misinformation around COVID-19. With Martin Adams.
Donald MacPherson - Solving the crisis of toxic drugs
After a century of a “war against drugs” are we any closer to ending the deaths, misery and health crises caused by addiction? With Kisae Petersen.
Michele Koppes - The cascading effects of climate change in mountains
Michele Koppes holds the Canada Research Chair in Landscapes of Climate Change in the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia. With Katherine Byers.
Douglas Roche - Recovery: Peace Prospects in the Biden Era
Former Canadian Senator Douglas Roche talks about his relationship with US President-elect Joe Biden and his optimism for the next four years. With Michael Byers.
Jim Stanford - COVID 19 & the future of work
How can we emerge from the pandemic with an actionable national plan for a modern, fair, sustainable economy that benefits everyone? (Dec 3, 2020)
Beverley McLachlin - Truth Be Told
The recently retired longest-serving Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada discusses her life and her fight for equality. With moderator George Sipos. (Oct 29, 2020)
BC Provincial Election All Candidates Debate
An online debate, with Adam Olsen (Green Party), Zeb King (NDP), and Stephen P Roberts (Liberal Party). Moderated by Tarah Stafford. (Oct 14, 2020)
Angela Marie MacDougall - Covid-19 & Domestic Abuse
With a 300% rise in demand for support on gender-based violence, are women getting enough support and protection? With moderator Kisae Petersen. (July 9, 2020)
Amir Attaran - COVID-19 & epidemiology
Amir Attaran, a world-leading epidemiologist and law professor, casts a critical eye over Canada’s response to the pandemic. With moderator Katharine Byers. (June 12, 2020)
Lawrence Martin - COVID-19 & U.S. politics
Lawrence Martin is the Globe and Mail’s columnist in Washington, DC., with access to the White House unmatched by any other Canadian journalist. (May 28, 2020)
Jane Philpott - COVID-19 and public health
Former Minister of Health in Justin Trudeau’s government, Jane Philpott discusses the affect of COVID-19 on public health. With Kevin Patterson M.D. (May 14, 2020)
Alex Neve - COVID-19 and human rights
Justice Catherine Wedge moderates this discussion with Alex Neve, human rights activist and secretary general of Amnesty International Canada's English branch. (May 1, 2020)
Bill McKibben - COVID-19 and climate change
A discussion about how COVID-19 impacts and influences the fight against climate change. (Apr 16, 2020)
Timothy Brook - China and Pandemics
What are the political, social, cultural and economic factors that may have contributed to the rise of COVID-19 in China? Author Timothy Brook and Louise Doucet. (Mar 27, 2020)
KEVIN Patterson md - covid-19
Dr Kevin Patterson and Aletha Humphreys discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for BC and Salt Spring Island. (Mar 1, 2020)
federal election All Candidates debate
With Ron Broda (People’s Party of Canada), David Busch (Conservative Party,) Elizabeth May MP (Green Party), Sabina Singh (NDP), Ryan Windsor (Liberal Party). (Oct 16, 2019)
Max cameron - proportional representation
In the lead up to the referendum in BC on proportional representation, the Forum hosted a world-leading expert on democratic theory and electoral design. (Sept 21, 2018)
Jennifer Gardy
Dr. Jennifer Gardy, a trailblazing scientist and science communicator who has been dubbed by The Globe and Mail as “the new Suzuki” (Mar 13, 2018)
Kirk Tousaw - legalization of cannabis
A barrister based on Vancouver Island, BC, Kirk Tousaw’s practice focuses on cannabis-related issues including criminal defence and regulatory compliance. (Feb 21, 2018).
Geoff Dembicki - climate change
The 31-year old author discusses issues in his new book 'Are We Screwed? How a New Generation is Fighting to Survive Climate Change'. (Jan 11, 2018)
Stephan Lewandowsky - climate change denial
Cognitive scientist and psychologist Stephan Lewandowsky - of the University of Bristol - discusses climate change denial. The event was in commemoration of Andy Skuce. (Nov 13, 2017)
Stephen Lewis
Co-founder of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, and co-director of AIDS-Free World. In conversation with documentary filmmaker Judy Jackson. (Oct 22, 2011)