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May 2014
Reforming Canada’s Senate
How can Canada's senate be reformed within the existing constitutional framework? Join Peter Russell for a discussion on May 26, 2014.
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Canada’s New Prostitution Laws: The impact on Sex Workers
Bill C36, Canada's new prostitution laws, makes sweeping changes to the sex work industry. How will sex workers be protected?
Find out more »September 2014
Giving MPs more freedom
Michael MacMillan makes the case that Canada’s democracy is failing in his new book “Tragedy in the Commons” co-authored by Alison Loat. They speak with 80 former MPs on their experiences in government and candidly discusses what barriers they faced in representing their constituents. Loat and MacMillan set out seven "tragedies" in the way the House of Commons currently gets staffed and operates and how it is becoming detrimental to the democratic process. This tragedy is shown to cross all party…
Find out more »October 2014
Healing the Rural-Urban Divide
Ontario is deeply divided between its rural roots and explosive urban growth. The values of these demographics are often at odds. Partisan politics has a way of furthering those divides. As the PC rebuilds, questions remain about how they will help heal that divide. What are concerns of rural voters that urban dwellers are ignoring? What stake do rural areas have in strong vibrant cities? Join us on October 20th at the Duke of York (39 Prince Arthur Avenue), where…
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