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Titled , this Fresh Dialogues event is hosted by the in partnership with the Canada 150 and the Real Estate Foundation of B.C. Tickets are $25, and available online through .

Following Trudeau含羞草研究社檚 keynote presentation, during which he含羞草研究社檒l describe Canada as 含羞草研究社渁n unfinished country still in need of bold men and women,含羞草研究社� local history experts Sharron Simpson, Wayne Wilson, Duane Thomson, and Ken Mather will share their thoughts about how we can apply what we含羞草研究社檝e learned from the past to future decision-making for sustainable communities.