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Happening Now Tuesday, June 30, 2020

A Canada Day Message from Samara

The Samara Centre's Research Director, Dr. Mike Morden, wrote this newsletter to our supporters on Canada Day. Catch up on what we've been up to and what we're planning.

Happening NowTuesday, March 17, 2020

COVID-19: A Message from Samara

The spread of COVID-19 is a powerful reminder that our democratic system is the responsibility of all Canadians. To learn how the Samara Centre is adjusting to these new realities, continue reading.Read more

Happening NowWednesday, February 26, 2020

Real House Lives Now Available!

The Samara Centre is thrilled to announce the release of Real House Lives: Former Members of Parliament on How to Reclaim Democratic Leadership, a new book based on our latest round of MP exit interviews, and the sequel to our #1 bestseller Tragedy in the Commons. Read more

Happening NowFriday, February 14, 2020

In Defence of Democracy

This past November, the Samara Centre for Democracy was proud to present In Defence of Democracy, a fireside chat between bestselling author Anand Giridharadas and acclaimed journalist Nahlah Ayed in front of a live audience in Toronto.Read more

Happening NowTuesday, January 21, 2020

Samara Releases "House Inspection"

Our new report measures how well the last Parliament scrutinized the Government, the extent of partisanship within and between parties, and the level of civil and constructive debate, and compares it to previous Parliaments.Read more

Happening NowFriday, January 17, 2020

Is The Reform Act Dead?

Less than five years ago, Parliament passed The Reform Act with overwhelming cross-party support. But has the Reform Act lived up to its objectives? The Samara Centre investigates.Read more

Happening NowSaturday, December 21, 2019

Top 4 Highlights of 2019

Find out what work we're most proud of this year at the Samara Centre!Read more

Happening NowWednesday, December 04, 2019

What are Minority Governments?

With the 43rd Parliament set to get underway tomorrow, we explain what a minority government is, how it's formed, and what it means for Canadian democracy.Read more

Happening NowTuesday, November 05, 2019

Stronger Democracy Campaign

Learn about our campaign to strengthen Canadian democracy during the 2019 federal election!Read more

Happening NowMonday, October 21, 2019

Happy Election Day!

Not sure how to vote or what you’ll need? Here’s what you need to know!Read more

Happening NowThursday, October 17, 2019

Kendall Anderson is Samara's New ED

We're pleased to announce that Kendall Anderson is our new Executive Director here at the Samara Centre! Our co-founder, Michael MacMillan, pens a letter to say farewell to Jane Hilderman as former Executive Director, and welcome Kendall as the new leader of the organization.Read more

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