Organisé par Canada2020, un groupe de réflexion indépendant, du 21 au 23 Septembre 2018 à l’Université York de Toronto, le sommet a réuni des institutions progressistes, groupes de réflexion, entreprises et leaders venant de plus de 20 pays. Les thèmes abordés au sommet ont porté sur des sujets divers tels que les défis sociaux et économiques, la mobilisation des jeunes, les opportunités de l'ère numérique et la revitalisation économique. Dr James Orbinski, Directeur de la Dahdaleh Institute for Global Heath, a annoncé son plaisir de participer à un évènement aussi notable et de contribuer à l’importante cause d’effectuer des changements positifs. Victor Dahdaleh a déclaré son soutien au-delà de son appui financier : « Le soutien du sommet Global Progress 2018 par la Fondation et la Dahdaleh Institute for Global Heath Research est vital. Le sommet reflète notre engagement continu dans l’éducation et l’importance de partenariats tangibles pour affronter les enjeux mondiaux majeurs du 21ème siècle. » Le sommet a été clôturé par le prononcement de discours par le premier ministre canadien Justin Trudeau et le premier ministre espagnol Pedro Sánchez.

1. Victor Dahdaleh Foundation continues to support public understanding of
global issues at the Global Progress Summit 2018
The Victor Dahdaleh Foundation and the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research
(located at York University in Toronto) were core sponsors of the Global Progress 2018
Summit.
It was hosted by Canada 2020 from September 21 to 23 at the Ritz Carlton in Montreal,
Canada, gathering together progressive think-tanks, initiatives, institutions, movements and
leaders from over 20 countries.
The Global Progress 2018 Summit focused on a broad spectrum of globally significant topics
ranging from youth engagement and economic revitalization to the social and economic
challenges and opportunities of the digital age.
The penultimate session on Climate Change and Global Health included a key note
presentation by Dr James Orbinski, Director, Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research.
Mr Victor Dahdaleh said: ‘The support of the Foundation and the Dahdaleh Institute for
Global Health Research at the Global Progress 2018 Summit reflects our continuing
commitment to learning and engagement in public discourse and the importance of real
partnership in meeting the significant worldwide challenges of the 21st
Century.’
Dr James Orbinski said: ‘It was a pleasure to be involved in the Global Progress 2018
Summit and very powerful to listen to a range of speakers grappling with the major issues of
our time for progressive democracies. The quality of the presentations, panels and discussions
were outstanding – if not unparalleled in my experience.’
A discussion with Rt Hon Justin Trudeau, Prime Minster of Canada and Rt Hon Pedro
Sanchez, Prime Minister of Spain, closed this year’s Global Progress Summit.
For further information on the Victor Dahdaleh Foundation visit our website or contact
Matthew Moth, Madano: t: +44 (0) 207 593 4000 or e: matthew.moth@madano.com
Further details for the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research can be found here