The Rt Hon. the Lord Blunkett delivers insightful lecture at University Canada West
The Rt Hon. the Lord Blunkett recently joined University Canada West for a day filled with insightful and thought-provoking discussions.
In the morning, he delivered a lecture about “Education as Central to Democratic Engagement”, where he explored how education empowers individuals to engage meaningfully in democratic processes, fostering informed citizenship and active civic engagement.
That evening, Lord Blunkett participated in a panel discussion titled “Democracy and Sovereignty in an Age of Disruption: A Diplomatic Dialogue.”
Fellow panellists included Thomas Codrington, British Consul-General in Vancouver, Jorge Humberto Ojeda Bueno, Colombian Consul-General in Vancouver, Russell Banzet, Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic and UCW Sessional faculty member, and Vancouver MLA Mable Elmore.
The group touched on subjects such as how democracy values are evolving around the globe, the traditional concept of sovereignty shifting and AI disruption.
Lord Blunkett is a renowned British Labour politician and former Cabinet Minister. Blind since birth, he is widely respected for his resilience and distinguished public service.
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