We analyze Parliament’s initial rounds of emergency lawmaking, highlighting what our national legislature and leaders got right and what they got wrong.
Read about how we're working to monitor democracy, understand democratic representation, and support civic education during the crisis.
Based on our latest round of MP exit interviews, this book uses the stories and experiences of past parliamentarians to examine our national politics.
The Samara Centre conducts the first in-depth, objective examination of the 42nd Parliament (2015-2019).
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.
Amidst this crisis, the Samara Centre is committed to safeguarding the health of Canada’s democracy. Read a special message from our Executive Director.
Do your kids have questions about how governments are handling COVID-19? Watch this informative conversation between our Research Director and a 5th grader.
"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
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