Category: The More News

Meet Our Summer Team Members!

June 5, 2026

The Thomas More Institute is pleased to welcome Dannette and Karen, who are able to join us thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs program, and Clara, a new volunteer. All three are working with staff members to help the Institute get ready for the 2026-27 academic year! Dannette, a student entering McGill’s undergraduate psychology program, …

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In Memoriam: Mary Catherine Hughes

May 13, 2026

Mary Catherine Hughes (nee Mason) January 11, 1938 – April 8, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Hughes, a beloved discussion leader and enthusiastic participant at the Thomas More Institute. Mary had a wonderful, positive outlook on life and a lifelong love of learning. She will be missed. …

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The Times They Are A-Changin’: The Historical and Current Stakes in Immigration as Discussed with Dr. Mireille Paquet in the Thomas More Institute’s 80th Anniversary Interview Series “Encountering the Other”

By Louise Jarrett I emigrated from England to Canada, at the beginning of my twenties, to escape Thatcherism. Ten years later I “migrated” from Toronto to Quebec, where I have lived for 42 years. Not growing up in Quebec, the place has remained something of a mystery for me. I was very pleased to attend …

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Did You Know? A Look Back at the Thomas More Institute Special Programs

March 10, 2026

Inaugurated in 1945, The Thomas More Institute wasted no time resting on its laurels as it moved into the 1950s. Early in the decade, it began experimenting with discussion-based courses, laying the groundwork for its signature reading-and-discussion pedagogy. The Institute also expanded its reach with courses for adults aiming to earn a high school diploma, …

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