Renowned essayist David Frum will be in conversation with Dr. Thomas Harrison in a fundraising event for the Picton Branch Library on August 8. Frum has previously spoken in the County in 2018 and 2020. He is concerned with the future of democracy and the consequences of a Trump presidency for Canada. Frum believes that democracy is on the ballot in 2024 and that the fight is not over. He initially thought Biden would win the election but noted that the ground is shifting into more perilous territory. Frum also thinks the Dobbs decision on abortion is a deal breaker and that returning the decision to individual states leaves lawmakers on the hook for criminalizing women. He argues that calls for President Biden's removal are difficult to accomplish. The event will take place on August 8 at Highline Hall in Wellington. [98bbd46f]