Ethics Series — Beyond Sacred Walls: The Role of Faith and Religion in Public Affairs

Join us for a discussion of how North America's different religious values could and should compete for influence in an increasingly secular society.

Key Questions:

  • Is faith a private matter?
  • What influence does religion have on public affairs?
  • Should religious institutions seek to shape the wider culture?
  • Should the state—as is happening in Quebec—limit the role of religion in the public sphere?
  • And what does the separation of church (or religion) and state mean in practice today?

Panellists:

  • Rev. Alexa Gilmour, MPP for Parkdale—High Park
  • Rev. Tyler Wigg-Stevenson, Vicar of St. George’s Grange Park
  • Armaan Fallahi, Massey College Junior Fellow
  • Rev. Don Gibson, Massey College Ethics Series Co-Chair (Moderator)

Agenda

You can attend event in-person at Massey College, or watch it online on YouTube.

  • 12:00 to 12:45 – Moderated Panel Discussion
  • 12:45 to 13:00 – Questions from In-Person & Online Audience

No registration required, but you will get a notification reminder if you register below.

Registration

FREE

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Video Feed

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  • DATE
    February 10, 2026
  • START TIME
    12:00pm
  • END TIME
    1:00pm
  • LOCATION
    Massey College / Online