The Institute for Liberal Studies is a non-partisan, non-profit organization 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 at Hillside Estates in Orono, Ontario. Campus seminars
are offered free for students and faculty, and the LSS is run on a cost-recovery basis with a discounted rate offered to students.
In 2010 over 350 people attended an ILS seminar to engage in the discussion of ideas. A discussion which we believe is vital to a free and flourishing
society.
Upcoming Events
Winter 2012 events will be listed soon.
The winners of our morality of free enterprise essay contest have been announced!
