Archive - Digital Public Square’s Newsletter

Voices: A New Model for Digital Dialogue on Israel-Palestine

We tested a new model for scaling dialogue on one of Canada's most polarizing issues. Here's what happened.

May 22 • Digital Public Square

April 2026

Testimony on Civic Resilience in Canada from Digital Public Square

Hear Digital Public Square CEO Shlomit Broder speak about the state of polarization in Canada and the role digital spaces can play in strengthening…

Apr 23 • Digital Public Square

Canada is Talking: Digital Campaigns for Combating Polarization

How can we engage Canadians who feel anxious and disconnected from our democracy?

Apr 7 • Digital Public Square

March 2026

New Report – Palestinian and Jewish Canadians in Transformational Conversations: Hope for a Sunrise We Might Never See

We brought Palestinian and Jewish Canadians together for a series of conversations on polarization and intolerance in a post-October 7 environment. Read…

Mar 11 • Digital Public Square

January 2026

New Report - The Bystander Blueprint: Training Young Men for Action Against Gender-Based Violence

Our new report explores Gen Alpha perspectives on masculinity and taking action against gender-based violence

Jan 30 • Digital Public Square

New Report - Political Polarization in Canada: Divisions Between the Left and Right

Read our new report on political polarization in Canada, ideological divides, and what the left and right think of each other.

Jan 13 • Digital Public Square, Richard Jenkins, and Alexander Chipman Koty

December 2025

Polarization in the Public Square: Bridging Canada’s Divides

Digital Public Square convened experts from across Canada to discuss the growing problem of social and political polarization.

Dec 8, 2025 • Digital Public Square

November 2025

Can Generative AI Create Space for Reflection? – Try “Facilitator”

Facilitator helped people find space for thoughtful reflection on a polarizing issue.

Nov 18, 2025 • Digital Public Square and Benjamin Windeler

Why Canada Needs to Address Anti-Asian Racism in Responding to Transnational Repression

Anti-Asian racism threatens social cohesion and our collective ability to respond to foreign interference and transnational repression.

Nov 12, 2025 • Digital Public Square and Alexander Chipman Koty

October 2025

Innovative Solutions to Polarization at Hack the Divide

Virtual Hackathon to Foster Ideas for Dialogue and Connection

Oct 8, 2025 • Digital Public Square

September 2025

How Does AI Impact Trust in Democracy?

Young people trust artificial intelligence more than any other age group, but trust democracy less. Is there a relationship?

Sep 23, 2025 • Digital Public Square

August 2025

Three Things Canada Can Do To Address Transnational Repression

Transnational repression is a growing problem in Canada. But government and civil society can take concrete steps to better protect targeted…

Aug 25, 2025 • Digital Public Square and Alexander Chipman Koty