2019 Democracy 360

The third report card on how Canadians communicate, participate, and lead in politics.

The Samara Centre Speaks at PROC

Blog: The Samara Centre appears before PROC

Read our remarks before the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs on the creation of a parallel debating chamber in Parliament.

Investing in Civic Literacy

Investing in Canadians' Civic Literacy

A report on what civic literacy is, why it matters, and how we can foster a more civically literate public.

The Real House Lives

A report on MPs in their political party, based on our second round of exit interviews with former MPs.

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.

"Prime Ministers shouldn’t get to decide when by-elections happen." Read our latest op-ed on federal by-elections in The Globe and Mail.

Announcing our Acting Executive Director!
Kendall Anderson will be filling in for Jane Hilderman as she takes a year-long parental leave.

"Samara highlights positive stories for Indigenous people and other groups, too… youth can see my story and be inspired to create change in their communities." — Teagyn Vallevand, Everyday Political Citizen Stories participant