RRU Changemakers Speakers Series

Get an expert look at public opinion and political journalism and find out how both are changing in an age of polarization and misinformation, followed by a panel session moderated by Dr. Philip Steenkamp, President of Royal Roads. Bring your curiosity and your questions and enjoy this lively discussion.

Infinitely curious, passionate, and eternally optimistic — three words to describe David Coletto, the founder, chair, and CEO of Abacus Data. He is one of Canada’s best known and most respected public opinion analysts, pollsters, and social researchers and was recently named one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Canadian politics by The Hill Times. With a career spanning over two decades, Coletto is the official pollster of the Toronto Star and considered a leading expert on generational change. In his timely, data-driven keynote presentations, he delivers strategic advice customized to his audiences and the industries they serve.

Althia Raj is a multiple award-winning journalist, ranked as one of the top 100 most influential people in Canadian politics by The Hill Times since 2015. She is currently a national columnist with the Toronto Star; the host/producer of the podcast, It’s Political; and a regular weekly panelist on CBC’s At Issue panel. Having worked at the heart of Canadian politics for more than a decade, Raj shares a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of Ottawa, the state of politics, and what it means for her audience.

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