Congress 2015

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Congress 2015 was hosted by the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Ontario. The theme was “Capital Ideas.”

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About the University of Ottawa

Located in the heart of the nation’s capital with ready access to national institutions, the University of Ottawa is the worlds’ largest bilingual university (English-French). With more than 40,000 students and close to 1,300 professors, it is at the cutting edge of Canadian and international research, while providing an outstanding student experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Ranked seventh among Canada’s most research-intensive universities, it attracts top scholars and researchers and forges links with innovators the world over. The University of Ottawa is committed to excellence in four strategic areas: the student experience, research, international endeavours and bilingualism. It is a crossroads of cultures and disciplines where researchers work together to find creative solutions to today’s challenges.

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Theme: Capital Ideas

"Capital Ideas", the University of Ottawa’s theme for Congress 2015, invites us to reflect on the power of ideas: ideas captivate our hearts and minds; ideas connect people and ignite discussions and debates; ideas create knowledge and spark discoveries. Ideas represent an invaluable currency capable of changing our lives and our world. We thus expect Congress 2015 to be an exciting intellectual hub where ideas will be expressed, shared and implemented!

The theme also relates to the location of this year’s Congress host in the national capital. As the seat of our federal government and of several national agencies, as the home of embassies and of a large number of international organizations, Ottawa boasts a unique environment rooted in the confluence of people and the intersection of ideas from all over the world. This promotes a rich diversity of perspectives and research activities; one significant area of interest is public policy, and it is our hope that Congress 2015 will generate stimulating exchanges on the links between research, policy and society.

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A message from the Academic Convenor

Ruby Heap

As the Academic Convenor of Congress 2015, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the University of Ottawa and the National Capital area. The theme of this year’s Congress, Capital Ideas, invites us to reflect on the power of ideas to change our lives and our world. As the seat of our federal government and of several national agencies, as the home of embassies and of a large number of international organizations, Ottawa boasts a unique environment rooted in the confluence of people and the intersection of ideas from all over the world. We thus expect Congress 2015 to be an exciting intellectual hub where ideas will be expressed, shared and implemented!

- Ruby Heap

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Associations

The following associations participated in Congress 2015:

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Events

Download the Congress Guide (PDF) for a listing of events that were open to all attendees.

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Videos

Big Thinking

The Big Thinking lecture series is held throughout Congress and is open to all attendees and members of the public. This series brings together leading scholars and public figures who present forward-thinking research, ideas and solutions to the critical questions and issues of our time. The 2015 Big Thinking lecture series was organized by the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences and the University of Ottawa.

The 2015 Big Thinking lecture series featured the following sessions:

	What do we do about the legacy of Indian residential schools? Justice Murray Sinclair Saturday, May 30, 2015 Watch the video
	Whither francophone cultures in America? Joseph Yvon Thériault, FRSC Sunday, May 31, 2015 Watch the video -- In French
	Extremely vast and incredibly near: The inner world of Montreal Monique Proulx Monday, June 1, 2015 Watch the video -- In French
	Innovation in learning His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada Monday, June 1, 2015 Watch the video
	Humanities and the Future of Democracies Azar Nafisi Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Watch the video
	Integration and Citizenship in North America and Europe: Different Paths, Similar Outcomes? Thomas Faist and Irene Bloemraad Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Watch the video
	Imagining Canada in a disenchanted world Jean Leclair Thursday, June 4, 2015 Watcht he video -- In French