What Will Bill C-51 Mean for Canada?
Two distinguished Canadian experts will discuss what C-51 will mean for our freedom of expression and civilities.
Worldwide Reading in Support of Ashraf Fayadh
The international literature festival Berlin (ilb) calls on all individuals, institutions, schools and media outlets that care about justice and freedom to participate in a worldwide reading of selected poems and other texts in support of Ashraf Fayadh, on 14 January 2016.
Putting Faith in Hate
Many recent hate speech cases in Canada and elsewhere involved religion. This talk will examine some of these controversies.
Day of the Imprisoned Writer
On Nov. 15, PEN Canada observes the Day of the Imprisoned Writer to focus attention on the unjust imprisonment of writers around the world.
Writing, Violence, and the Human Brain: A conversation with Steven Pinker and Ken Dryden
Canadian intellectuals Steven Pinker and Ken Dryden explore the surprising and far-ranging capacities of the human brain, from the writer's narrative instinct to the athlete's aggressive drive.
“Fighting Silence in Honduras: The Battle Against Corruption, Impunity, and Violence.”
Three Honduran writers discuss what it is like to work in one of the world's most dangerous countries for journalists.
PEN International Congress
The 81st PEN International Congress will be held in Québec City, from October 13-16, 2015.
ILLUMINATION: Portraits of Canadian Literature and Authors
Artist Mark Raynes Roberts's ILLUMINATION, a two-fold exhibit of etched-crystal and photography, is coming to Toronto this fall.
Japan-Canada Literary Conversations
PEN Canada and PEN Japan invite the public to three cross-cultural literary conversations at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs.
PEN Canada at Word on the Street
Join us September 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Harbourfront Centre for the 26th annual Word on the Street Festival. Drop by the PEN Canada booth to learn about current campaigns, upcoming events, sign-up for membership or pick up PEN swag!