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Happening Now Friday, February 14, 2020

In Defence of Democracy

This past November, the Samara Centre for Democracy was proud to present In Defence of Democracy, a fireside chat between bestselling author Anand Giridharadas and acclaimed journalist Nahlah Ayed in front of a live audience in Toronto.

Happening NowTuesday, January 21, 2020

Samara Releases "House Inspection"

Our new report measures how well the last Parliament scrutinized the Government, the extent of partisanship within and between parties, and the level of civil and constructive debate, and compares it to previous Parliaments.Read more

Happening NowFriday, January 17, 2020

Is The Reform Act Dead?

Less than five years ago, Parliament passed The Reform Act with overwhelming cross-party support. But has the Reform Act lived up to its objectives? The Samara Centre investigates.Read more

Happening NowSaturday, December 21, 2019

Top 4 Highlights of 2019

Find out what work we're most proud of this year at the Samara Centre!Read more

Happening NowWednesday, December 04, 2019

What are Minority Governments?

With the 43rd Parliament set to get underway tomorrow, we explain what a minority government is, how it's formed, and what it means for Canadian democracy.Read more

Happening NowTuesday, November 05, 2019

Stronger Democracy Campaign

Learn about our campaign to strengthen Canadian democracy during the 2019 federal election!Read more

Happening NowMonday, October 21, 2019

Happy Election Day!

Not sure how to vote or what you’ll need? Here’s what you need to know!Read more

Happening NowThursday, October 17, 2019

Kendall Anderson is Samara's New ED

We're pleased to announce that Kendall Anderson is our new Executive Director here at the Samara Centre! Our co-founder, Michael MacMillan, pens a letter to say farewell to Jane Hilderman as former Executive Director, and welcome Kendall as the new leader of the organization.Read more

Happening NowThursday, October 17, 2019

Farewell from Jane Hilderman

Our former Executive Director, Jane Hilderman, reflects on her time at the Samara Centre as she passes the torch to Kendall Anderson. Read more

Happening NowWednesday, October 16, 2019

Brexit & Heckling: A Growing Issue

Concerns about the safety of Members of Parliament and other politicians around the world have been growing as of late with the advent of Brexit and the rise of angry political rhetoric, both within government and out of it. Louise Cockram, a PhD candidate at Carleton University, explores the reasons why this is a problem that needs to be stopped.Read more

ParticipationThursday, October 10, 2019

How to be an Active Citizen

Our Program Manager, Yvonne Su, tells her story of how she became an active citizen in Canadian politics and public policy - and how it made a difference in her community.Read more

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