Digital Contact Tracing

Our latest Democracy Monitor finds that governance of such apps has been almost totally neglected, and could be an area where Canada leads.

2019 In Review

The Samara Centre's 2019 In Review

We invite you to read about our work last year, and hope it inspires you to support a stronger and more inclusive democracy.

Resources for Elected Leaders

A selection of non-partisan resources that can assist elected representatives in defining their role and priorities.

Adapting to COVID-19

VIDEO: How provincial and territorial legislatures are adapting to COVID-19

Watch a virtual discussion featuring the Samara Centre's Paul Thomas, MLA Julie Green, professor JP Lewis, and reporter Sabrina Nanji.

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The Samara Centre for Democracy is a non-partisan charity dedicated to strengthening Canada’s democracy. The Samara Centre produces innovative, action-oriented research that illuminates the evidence and reforms needed to make Canadian politics more accessible, responsive, and inclusive. Through original engagement programming, we provide active citizens and public leaders with tools and resources designed to engage Canadians in their democracy.

Given the scale of the pandemic response, the House of Commons should sit in the summer as a hybrid Parliament. Read our latest op-ed in the Ottawa Citizen.

Our latest book uses the stories and experiences of former MPs to put forward a vision of democratic representation that is independent, thoughtful, engaged, and empowered.

Rick Mercer, political satirist, author, Samara Centre board member

"I love [the Samara Centre]. It's an amazing charity. Its entire reason for being is to inspire Canadians to become more involved in democracy. What's not to love? They aren't stuffy, they've got a great sense of humour. If you love politics, you could spend hours on their website."
— Rick Mercer, Political Satirist and Board Member