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David Korten to speak in Ottawa
October 29, 2010 to October 30, 2010
David Korten, internationally-renowned economist and author of "When Corporations Rule the World", will be speaking in Ottawa on the evening of October 29th at 7 p.m. at the Bronson Centre.
His presentation will touch on issues raised in his books "The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community", and "Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth".
After David’s presentation, a conversational response will be heard from Bruce Campbell of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Tony Clarke of the Polaris Institute and Kathy Vandergrift of Citizens for Public Justice.
On October 30th, Korten will attend a follow up workshop at the Bronson Centre between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Tickets for Friday evening are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Tickets for Friday and Saturday are $25 in advance.
Students and low income please contact (613) 236-6557
To purchase tickets please contact the Polaris Institute: polaris@polarisinstitute.org
Venue: Bronson Centre
Location: 211 Bronson Ave Ottawa, ON
Website: http://www.thegreatturning.ca
Categories: Economic Development
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