The Institute for Liberal Studies is a registered educational charity dedicated to promoting discussions of economics, philosophy, history and
public policy in Canada.
We offer educational seminars to teach students about the classical liberal foundation of Canadian society and its application to current issues and
challenges. Those invited to speak at ILS seminars span the political spectrum. We encourage discussion and debate about issues grounded in democracy,
rule of law, and economic and personal freedoms. Our goal is to provide a venue where people can hear from leading scholars and policy experts while discussing
important ideas in a non-partisan environment.
ILS seminars focus on themes such as the relationship between economics and government, philosophy and society, environmental policy and social policy. Many of our one-day
seminars are held on university campuses, while the Liberty Summer Seminar is held over two-days in Orono, Ontario. Campus seminars
are offered free of charge while other, such as the LSS, are run on a cost-recovery basis with a discounted rate offered to students.
In 2011 almost 450 people attended ILS seminars held at seven universities in four provinces.
The ILS fills a unique role. Our sole focus is on educating Canadian students in the importance of economic and personal freedoms by bringing leading academics and
leading commentators directly to campus. By encouraging a dialog between seminar participants and our speakers we hope to foster a greater appreciation for the ideas on a free society in the leaders of
tomorrow.
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Donors to the ILS receive tax-deductible receipts. To make a one-time donation, or to join our monthly donor program, please visit our donation page.
