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Happening Now Monday, July 01, 2019

Happy Canada Day!

This Canada Day, we're pleased to announce that we've registered as federal lobbyists to help fight for a stronger democracy. Learn how you can join the fight, too.

Happening NowTuesday, May 28, 2019

Our Spring Roundup

Before looking ahead to the summer, find out what the Samara Centre has been up to this spring!Read more

Happening NowWednesday, May 15, 2019

Is Populism on the Rise in Canada?

Last week, the Samara Centre released "Don’t Blame 'The People': The Rise of Elite-led Populism in Canada," a report that uses comparative data to help answer the question: is populism on the rise in Canada?Read more

Happening NowMonday, May 06, 2019

"Speaking of Democracy" Exhibit

The Samara Centre is proud to announce the opening of “Speaking of Democracy”, an exhibit on which we collaborated with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.Read more

Happening NowMonday, April 15, 2019

#SamaraChat XV Recap

In light of the Samara Centre's latest Democracy 360 research, we recently hosted our fifteenth #SamaraChat on Twitter to find out what Canadians think about the state of their democracy. See highlights from the conversation here.Read more

Happening NowMonday, April 08, 2019

Samara Speaks at PROC

Last week, the Samara Centre for Democracy appeared before the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC) to speak on the creation of a parallel debating chamber. Read our full remarks here.Read more

Happening NowWednesday, March 27, 2019

Our 2019 Democracy 360 is Here

The Samara Centre for Democracy is pleased to unveil the 2019 Democracy 360, our third biennial report card on how Canadians communicate, participate, and lead in politics. Read more

Happening NowFriday, February 08, 2019

Our New Acting Executive Director

Executive Director Jane Hilderman introduces Kendall Anderson, who will be filling in for her as Acting Executive Director this year.Read more

Happening NowWednesday, January 30, 2019

Investing In Civic Literacy

In today's increasingly chaotic and complex political and informational environment, an engaged, informed, discerning, and resilient citizenry is more important than ever. Read our new report on civic literacy today.Read more

LeadershipFriday, December 21, 2018

Improving Political Representation

Our Research Director, Mike Morden, shares a few personal takeaways from the Beyond Numbers: Comparing Mechanisms for Substantive Representation of Ethnic Minorities and Indigenous Peoples conference held at McMaster University.Read more

Happening NowThursday, December 20, 2018

2018 Year-End Wrap Up

At the Samara Centre for Democracy, it's been another exciting and eventful year dedicated to building a better politics for all Canadians. Here's a look back at some of our biggest accomplishments from the past year!Read more

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