Archive for Participatory democracy

In clear pre-election mode, this last Wednesday evening, Jack Layton held a live over-the-phone “town hall” meeting, where he answered questions in real time and polled listeners on their priorities.  It was a great way to outreach to the community and worked quite well.  If elected, I’ll keep that in mind as a way to engage people who prefer the comfort of their own home.  But I’d also like to have in-person town halls and simply attend meetings with local groups.     Read more »

Elizabeth May calls on the Canadian Government to urge Hosni Mubarak to resign as President of Egypt.

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GPO Annual General Meeting
Friday – Sunday, 2011 April 15 – 17
Huntsville, Ontario     Read more »

Wednesday, 2011 January 26, 7 to 9 pm
Trinity St Paul’s United Church
427 Bloor St West — Free

Join JustEarth for an exciting talk by political experts on political solutions to a climate in crisis.

Speakers:

• Glen Murray — Liberal MPP, Minister of Research and Innovation, former chair of the National Roundtable on Environment and Economy, and former mayor of Winnipeg.
• Lynn McDonald — Professor Emerita, former MP, sociologist and author.
• Peter H. Russell — Constitutional Expert, Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, and author.
• Moderator: David Neelands — Dean of Divinity at Trinity College, University of Toronto.

Monday, 2011 January 17, 6 to 8 pm
U of T Koffler House, room KP108
569 Spadina Ave (enter by the east side doors) — Free

Join Canadians Advocating Political Participation (CAPP) Toronto for a talk with Carolyn Bennett on the view of democracy from Ottawa.  A PowerPoint presentation will be included.  Unfortunately, Ms. Bennett can only stay until 7 pm, but there will be a discussion afterward.