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the vip experience
Enjoy exclusive access to our 2025 award recipient Dr. Frances Widdowson alongside President John Carpay and the Justice Centre team. Network with lawyers, policy designers, politicians, industry experts, and prominent freedom fighters from across Canada.
Photo opportunities
Live music
Hor's d'oeuvres
Premium red, white, and sparkling wines
Location
The Calgary award dinner will be held in SE Calgary near the intersection of Macleod Trail and Glenmore Trail. Exact venue location will be released to ticket holders.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available at preferred rates at The Carriage House. Call 1-403-253-1101 or email reservations@carriagehouse.net to make your reservation under "Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms." Book your stay before Tuesday, August 19.
2025 AWARD RECIPIENT
Dr. Frances Widdowson
The Justice Centre is pleased to announce that the 2025 recipient of the George Jonas Freedom Award is Dr. Frances Widdowson, a stalwart defender of free expression and academic freedom.
Wrongfully dismissed from her position as a tenured professor at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Dr. Widdowson continues to fearlessly pursue the truth and advocates for open inquiry, critical thinking and evidence-based approaches in post-secondary education.
Canada needs more academics within our institutions of higher learning like Dr. Widdowson, who bravely stands up to mob rule to protect freedom of expression for future generations.
From Previous Attendees
Reviews
"The meal and the company were both superb, but the highlight was the the key note address."
"It was very inspiring to see so many people dedicated to fighting for justice and freedom. It was also refreshing to speak to lawyers that were friendly and respectful."
"We enjoyed being with so many people with a common purpose."
We hope you will join us in Toronto to celebrate the contributions our 2025 award recipient has made to freedom in Canada.