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Happening Now Wednesday, October 28, 2020

New Report: Temperature Check

Released this morning, our new report uses national public opinion data to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered Canadians’ views toward their democratic system, public institutions, political leaders, and fellow citizens. Read it today!

ParticipationFriday, October 09, 2020

How Incivility Harms Politics

While complaints about incivility online can be used to censor or drown out critical voices, it is also true that disrespect, rudeness, harassment, and abuse online have real costs for our democracy. Find out why! Read more

Happening NowTuesday, September 22, 2020

Representation in Isolation

With tomorrow’s Throne Speech set to usher in a new parliamentary session, Members of Parliament are still struggling to agree on how the House of Commons should return to work. Our new report charts a way forward.Read more

Happening NowMonday, September 21, 2020

Canadian Justice, Indigenous Inj...

Wrapping up our #SamaraReads contest and blog series, we bring you an excerpt from "Canadian Justice, lndigenous Injustice," written by Kent Roach and shortlisted for the 2019 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize.Read more

Happening NowThursday, September 17, 2020

Truth Be Told

Moving ahead with our #SamaraReads contest, we share an excerpt from "Truth Be Told," written by Beverley McLachlin and shortlisted for the 2019 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize.Read more

Happening NowMonday, September 14, 2020

Claws of the Panda

As part of our #SamaraReads contest, we bring you an excerpt from "Claws of the Panda," written by Jonathan Manthorpe and shortlisted for the 2019 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize.Read more

Happening NowThursday, September 10, 2020

Peace and Good Order

Continuing on with our #SamaraReads contest, we share an excerpt from "Peace and Good Order," written by Harold R. Johnson and shortlisted for the 2019 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize.Read more

Happening NowTuesday, September 08, 2020

Canada on the UN Security Council

Kicking off our #SamaraReads contest, we bring you an excerpt from "Canada on the United Nations Security Council," written by Adam Chapnick and shortlisted for the 2019 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize.Read more

Happening NowThursday, August 27, 2020

An Update From Our Team

With the end of summer fast approaching, businesses gradually re-opening, and schools starting back up, we'd like to take this opportunity to share some important news with you.Read more

Happening NowTuesday, June 30, 2020

A Canada Day Message from Samara

To celebrate this Canada Day, Samara Research Director Dr. Mike Morden shares a special message with all our supporters. Plus, find out what we've been up to this year and what we still have in store!Read more

Happening NowWednesday, June 17, 2020

Samara Speaks at PROC

Last week, the Samara Centre for Democracy appeared before the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC) to share recommendations on how Parliament should run during COVID-19. Read our full remarks here.Read more

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