Canada stands at a crossroads. In their compelling new book Breaking Point, authors Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson explore how powerful demographic, economic, and political forces are reshaping the country—and what leaders must do to navigate the challenges ahead.

Join us for a thought-provoking edition of MAPLE Notable Conversations as Bricker and Ibbitson discuss the fractures and opportunities defining Canada’s next decade. From shifting immigration and housing pressures to evolving regional and generational divides, they’ll share data-driven insights into the trends testing Canada’s resilience and unity.

This session will offer a clear-eyed look at where Canada is headed—and what it will take to move from risk to renewal.

Speakers

Darrell Bricker
Dr. Darrell Bricker is Global CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs and one of Canada’s foremost experts on public opinion and demographic change. A political scientist by training, he previously served as Director of Research in the Prime Minister’s Office and holds a Ph.D. from Carleton University. A senior fellow with the Munk School of Global Affairs and CIGI, he has co-authored several national bestsellers, including The Big Shift and Empty Planet. In Breaking Point, he brings data-driven insight into the social and political currents shaping Canada’s future.

John Ibbitson
John Ibbitson is an award-winning journalist and writer-at-large for The Globe and Mail. Over his distinguished career, he has served as the paper’s Ottawa and Washington bureau chief and authored acclaimed books such as Stephen Harper and The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada. He has co-authored two national bestsellers with Darrell Bricker—The Big Shift and Empty Planet—and now Breaking Point, offering a clear-eyed look at the challenges and choices defining Canada’s next decade.

We hope you will join us for this episode of MAPLE Notable Conversations, a distinguished speaker series hosted by the MAPLE Business Council.