Save-the-date: The Power of Words, a PEN Benefit for the Joan Leishman Memorial Fund

Schedule

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

250 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G5, Canada | Toronto, ON

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Join us for an unforgettable evening of community and purpose. Together, we will celebrate the life of beloved CBC reporter and humanitarian Joan Leishman while building a vital legacy of support for writers in exile living in Canada.
Be part of a lively gathering of journalists, authors, and artists. Bid on works of art and unique literary experiences. Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and freedom of expression are on the menu.
The Honorary Chairs for this event are Margaret Atwood and Charles Foran.
🎟️ Priority Ticket Access: Tickets will officially go on sale this summer. Because space is limited for this exclusive evening, we’re opening a priority waitlist. To secure your chance to purchase tickets the moment they go on sale, email [email protected] with the subject line “The Power of Words: Keep Me Posted.”
This event is proudly supported by CBC.
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250 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G5, Canada

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