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CBC Massey LecturesOttawa · Thu, Oct 29, 2026

7:30 p.m. local time
National Arts Centre / Centre national des ArtsOttawa, ON
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CBC Massey Lectures takes place at National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts, Ottawa, ON on Thursday, October 29, 2026, starting at 7:30 p.m. local time.

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After all these years and all these recommendations, why are we still in a housing crisis? Why haven?t we been able to build our way out of the problem? If we?ve collectively lost our way, how do we find our way back home? In the 2026 CBC Massey Lectures, Housing Inc.: A Global Takeover and Our Fight for Home, world expert on human rights and housing Leilani Farha reckons with a crisis engineered by governments and perfected by financial firms. In her fifth and final lecture, she argues we need more than a policy fix or a change in zoning law. We need to fundamentally reimagine home ? and put people back at the centre.

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Nearest station
Rideau · Light rail · 350 m · 6 min walk
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CBC Massey Lectures at National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts: show day guide

Show starts
7:30 p.m.
Getting there
Rideau, 350 m (6 min walk)
Parking
The Elgin/Slater and Albert entrances are always open.

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Ticket limit
There is an 8 ticket limit per person. / Il y a une limite de 8 billets par personne.
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Net Capacity/Capacité net: 930 NOTE: All prices include HST (13%) and facility fee. A portion of the fee is directed to the National Arts Centre Foundation to support creation in the performing arts. NOTA : Tous les prix incluent la TVH (13 %) et les frais d'établissement, dont une partie est versée à la Fondation du Centre national des Arts en appui à la création dans le domaine des arts de la scène.

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Venue: National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

1 Elgin, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5W1
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Parking
The Elgin/Slater and Albert entrances are always open. Automated payment stations are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. The clearance for the parking garage is 6'4. Visit https://nac-cna.ca/en/visit/parking for more information on parking
Accessible seating
The National Arts Centre has accessible seating locations, with seating available for patrons using mobility assistive devices (for example, wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, or canes) and accompanied by support persons. Accessible seating is also available for patrons with visual impairments. For availability, please contact the NAC Box Office at 1.844.985.ARTS (2787). Seating for patrons in wheelchairs may also by purchased online. Visit https://nac-cna.ca/en/visit/accessibility for information regarding venue accessibility.
Venue rules
Together, we are responsible for making the NAC a safe and welcoming space for everyone; physical and verbal abuse towards NAC staff and visitors will not be tolerated.  When interacting with NAC employees and other visitors at an event, performance or online, we ask that you be considerate of others, communicate with respect, use our spaces and materials as intended, and respect the privacy of others when photographing or filming your visit.  For more information on your visit, go to https://nac-cna.ca/en/visit
Children
The NAC offers many family-friendly performances. All patrons, including children, must have a ticket to enter the venue. Children must be seated next to the accompanying adult.
Box office
For the hours of operation, please visit: https://nac-cna.ca/en/visit/boxoffice
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CBC Massey Lectures: FAQs

When is CBC Massey Lectures?

CBC Massey Lectures is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. local time.

Where is CBC Massey Lectures taking place?

At National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts, 1 Elgin, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1.

How much are tickets for CBC Massey Lectures?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts?

The Elgin/Slater and Albert entrances are always open. Automated payment stations are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. The clearance for the parking garage is 6'4. Visit https://nac-cna.ca/en/visit/parking for more information on parking

CBC Massey Lectures

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

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