2025 George Jonas Freedom Award Dinner - Calgary

Exact location details will be issued at time of ticket purchase with an email sent to ticketholders prior to the event.

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. 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.

Theo Fleury, celebrated NHL star, Olympic athlete, author, advocate, agent for change and host of the Patriot Warrior Show will be joining us as a keynote speaker.

John Carpay will be available at the dinner to sign his best-selling book Corrupted by Fear. If you would like John to sign your copy of Corrupted by Fear, please bring your own copy with you. Purchase your copy at Amazon.ca. Limited copies will be on sale at the end of the dinner for signing. 

Preferred accommodation is available at The Carriage House Hotel and Conference Centre.  Reserve your room under the Justice Centre block before August 19 here https://bookings.travelclick.com/73865?groupID=4752479#/guestsandrooms or by calling 403-253-1101, or 1-800-661-9566.

You will be issued a tax receipt in 2026 for a portion of your ticket price that will be a donation to the Justice Centre.