If you're in Toronto on Oct 6 you can see @carissaveliz.bsky.social with Lisa LaFlamme at @thesamaracentre.bsky.social In Defence of Democracy program. In this era of predictive AI, what is the future of politics in Canada and what can we do about it? Tickets: www.samaracentre.ca/events/in-de...

In Defence of Democracy 2026: Carissa Véliz with Lisa LaFlamme | The Samara Centre for Democracy

Advancements in artificial intelligence and our increasingly polluted digital ecosystem are quickly shaping Canada's democratic culture in ways that are challenging to understand. In this era of predi...

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Carissa Véliz@carissaveliz.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Absolutely thrilled to share that #Prophecy has been longlisted for the @financialtimes.com #Book Prize! If you haven't read it yet, this is the sign that you've been waiting for! www.ft.com/content/d8f7... To get the book in the UK: amzn.eu/d/09YZQKKx In the US: a.co/d/0bWLMzZm

Proud to draw on The Samara Centre for Democracy insights to inform PROC's study about how we can strengthen social trust and increase civic engagement in Canada. My statement focused on how bolstering our democratic culture is in the best interest of our national security and social cohesion.

The Samara Centre for Democracy@thesamaracentre.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Last week our CEO @sabreenadelhon.bsky.social provided the Standing Committee on Procedures and House Affairs with 3 policy recommendations to enhance Canada’s civic resilience. Learn more: buff.ly/QNgP1rI

Thanks @ciaj-icaj.bsky.social, Anthony & @heiditworek.bsky.social for the chance to talk about how technology is shaping Canada's democratic culture and the access to justice implications for our society. Learn more about @thesamaracentre.bsky.social's Verified project samaracentre.ca/verified

CIAJ-ICAJ@ciaj-icaj.bsky.social · last yr.

🌍 🎧 Hear Sabreena Delhon & Dr. Heidi Tworek on online hate & democracy in this podcast. Then meet them live at the Democracy, Rule of Law & Independence Conference (Nov 18–20, Ottawa/Online). 🔗 Listen: ciaj-icaj.ca/en/podcasts/... @sabreenadelhon.bsky.social @heiditworek.bsky.social

Mark International Day of Democracy by endorsing a Canadian Democracy Endowment that supports democratic infrastructure, civic capacity-building, and civil society organizations. The CDE is the top recommendation in our pre-budget submission. buff.ly/2Y6H7tH

Samara Centre Calls For Canadian Democracy Endowment in Federal Budget Submission | Samara Centre for Democracy

Our top recommendation is the creation of a Canadian Democracy Endowment to serve as a permanent, non-partisan, arm’s-length funding mechanism.

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I’m honoured to share that the Supreme Court of Canada has granted @thesamaracentre.bsky.social leave to intervene in a landmark case challenging Quebec’s controversial secularism law, Bill 21. Learn more: www.samaracentre.ca/articles/sam...

Samara Centre to Intervene Before the Supreme Court of Canada in Landmark Challenge to Quebec’s Secularism Law | Samara Centre for Democracy

The Samara Centre for Democracy has been granted leave to intervene in a landmark Supreme Court of Canada case challenging Quebec’s controversial secularism law, Bill 21.

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We’re excited to warmly welcome Gregory Belton & Petros Kusmu to our Board! A huge thanks to outgoing member Chad Rogers for his two terms of service. Learn more: buff.ly/tlxDjOQ

Foreign interference and threats to Canada’s sovereignty have shaken the foundation of our civic life. In our Group Chat podcast season finale we dig into what this means for diaspora communities - what is new about this moment and what has simply always been the case? 💬🎧 buff.ly/YVF6wOd

The Samara Centre for Democracy@thesamaracentre.bsky.social · last yr.

🌎🇨🇦 With global & local politics more connected than ever, Group Chat explores how diaspora communities navigate the threat of foreign interference and the power of belonging in civic life with @jaskaransandhu.bsky.social , @neeeda.bsky.social & @sabreenadelhon.bsky.social 🎙️ 🎧 buff.ly/YVF6wOd

This week's Group Chat episode is not your average tech/democracy conversation! Prepare for some twists as Audrey Tang, Glen Weyl and Bianca Wylie consider what the future of our democracy can hold if we value community/consensus over outrage/profit...Is this even possible?

The Samara Centre for Democracy@thesamaracentre.bsky.social · last yr.

💻🗳️ Can tech save democracy? @audreyt.org & @glenweyl.bsky.social say we need more, not less. Plus, Bianca Wylie joins to explore the limits of tech and democracy. Host @sabreenadelhon.bsky.social just added you to the Group Chat 🎙️. Listen now! 🎧 buff.ly/BJHREVh

n this week’s Group Chat episode we’re linking the notwithstanding clause with Dave Chappelle, Roseanne, the Joker + Wolverine…? Don't miss hearing how lawyers Karin Galldin and Warda Shazadi Meighen break it all down. www.samaracentre.ca/articles/epi...

The Samara Centre for Democracy@thesamaracentre.bsky.social · last yr.

Is the notwithstanding clause a safeguard or a threat? 🤔 A hero like Wolverine 🦸‍♂️ or a wildcard like The Joker?🃏 @sabreenadelhon.bsky.social‬ breaks it down with Warda Shazadi Meighen, Karin Galldin and Peter Biro . 🎧 Listen today buff.ly/6cBekDz

What does a group chat have to do with humanity in politics? Annamie Paul breaks it down for us in this first episode of The Samara Centre for Democracy’s new podcast Group Chat. www.samaracentre.ca/articles/epi...

Episode 1: This Group Chat Will Surprise You | Samara Centre for Democracy

Former Green Party leader, Annamie Paul, lets us in on the covert, cross-partisan group chat that helped her survive politics.

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The Samara Centre for Democracy@thesamaracentre.bsky.social · last yr.

📱💬 A secret, all-women, cross-partisan group chat was a lifeline for former Green Party leader Annamie Paul @annamiepaul. It even inspired our NEW podcast hosted by @SabreenaDelhon. 🎙️Join our Group Chat, LISTEN NOW 🎧 buff.ly/2yDP9rm

In our new podcast Group Chat, @thesamaracentre.bsky.social is inviting Canadians to join us in making sense of this moment of democratic uncertainty - with a few friends. The trailer is out now and the first of five episodes will be out on June 12.

Tomorrow - Ahead of the annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences meeting we're bringing some bright minds together to talk about how academia can respond to this period of democratic backsliding. Register: www.samaracentre.ca/events/from-... #congressh

From Peer Review to the Public: Re-imagining Academia for Civic Life | Samara Centre for Democracy

The Samara Centre for Democracy, in partnership with the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, invites you to From Peer Review to the Public: Re-imagining Academia for Civic Life. Explore...

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The Samara Centre for Democracy@thesamaracentre.bsky.social · last yr.

Democracy is under strain—and so is academic freedom. How can scholars help defend civic life and support democracy in Canada? Join us and the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences at our webinar: May 28 at 1pm ET to explore the role of the humanities + social sciences. buff.ly/hrh8ghM

Thumb as cutting board. Only for the bravest.

The Globe and Mail@theglobeandmail.com · last yr.

Our new VERIFIED reports look at where we are seeing signs of potential foreign influence on YouTube and whether Canadian politicians are really embracing Bluesky. buff.ly/0WonIbQ

@thesamaracentre.bsky.social has put together a guide filled with resources and tools that help voters feel equipped to cast their ballot on Monday. This material helps to keep the civic connection strong year round - not just during an election. www.samaracentre.ca/articles/our...

The Samara Centre for Democracy has released a new project called “Verified” which is aimed at monitoring online election conversation on digital spaces like Reddit. Watch our interview with @thesamaracentre.bsky.social's CEO @sabreenadelhon.bsky.social : youtu.be/W2lYLV_cDBU #cdnpoli

Democracy group launches project to monitor online election conversation in Canada – April 16, 2025

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VERIFIED is a project from @thesamaracentre.bsky.social that helps Canadians make sense of online political conversations during #Election2025. Our 1st report looks at Reddit, a key platform for sharing digital news content in Canada. samaracentre.ca/verified

The Samara Centre for Democracy@thesamaracentre.bsky.social · 2y ago

What is a power user? How are they shaping Canadian political conversation on Reddit? Our 1st VERIFIED report explores r/Canada (the largest Canadian subreddit), and finds a small number of users are having an outsized influence on online discussions. 👉 buff.ly/6lL5sS4

Get ready #Burlington, #Charlottetown, #Edmonton and #Nanaimo! @thesamaracentre.bsky.social and @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social IDEAS are coming to your library and we can't wait to learn about what's working in your local community and how Canada's democracy is all the better for it. Register now.

'IDEAS for a Better Canada' explores democracy from the ground up | CBC Radio

IDEAS is hosting a series of cross-Canada discussions that focus on local solutions with the potential to inspire national change. 'IDEAS for a Better Canada' will explore the next chapter of Canada’s...

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The Samara Centre for Democracy@thesamaracentre.bsky.social · 2y ago

🇨🇦 Got ideas for a better Canada? Let’s talk! Join CBC Radio’s IDEAS with Nahlah Ayed + @thesamaracentre.bsky.social for thought-provoking conversations on where we go next. We’re hitting the road - coming to a library near you! 🎟️ Free events → cbc.ca/bettercanada

🤔 What does proroguing Parliament mean? And how does it impact the House of Commons and the upcoming election? 🗳️ We break it all down with this explainer 👉 buff.ly/3Ed09wI Here’s a preview with Research Assistant Sommer Pesikan.

Looking forward to talking about what can come next for our politics. RSVP to events@ipolitics.ca by Tuesday to join us. #cdnpoli

The Samara Centre for Democracy@thesamaracentre.bsky.social · 2y ago

📢 CEO @sabreenadelhon.bsky.social joins Proof Strategies & iPolitics in Ottawa for a panel on Building Trust in Politics 🔍 Moderated by Michael Serapio, with Candace Laing of Cdn. Chamber of Commerce, the discussion tackles trust in gov, parties & businesses. ✉️RSVP by Feb 18: events@ipolitics.ca

In our latest report we deepen our analysis about how misinformation and online abuse is detrimental to representation and participation in our politics. We also present five recommendations for how we can change this circumstance. Read: www.samaracentre.ca/sambot-alber...

The Samara Centre for Democracy@thesamaracentre.bsky.social · 2y ago

🚨 New SAMbot report by @thesamaracentre.bsky.social reveals the online abuse, inauthentic behaviour, and fake engagement that played a role in the May ‘23 Alberta election.🗳️💻 Read about these threats to our democracy here: buff.ly/4jP0Pcj Thanks to @beathenorth.bsky.social for the preview!

Looking forward to being part of this virtual conversation that is open to all.

The Samara Centre for Democracy@thesamaracentre.bsky.social · 2y ago

How big of a threat are misinformation & disinformation to democracy? 🤔🗳️ Join our CEO & Massey College Senior Fellow @sabreenadelhon.bsky.social in a discussion @masseycollege.bsky.social on Jan 21st! ✨ Register now: buff.ly/3WkZS1f 🔗

Yesterday, @thesamaracentre.bsky.social and the #OpenGov team at Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat hosted a workshop on advancing open government in Canada. @beathenorth.bsky.social helped facilitate discussions on public participation, civic spaces, anti-corruption, and inclusive governance.

🚨✨ Our Senior Research Associate Andrea Mariko Grant has an article in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association journal The Parliamentarian. 📰 The piece highlights how @thesamaracentre.bsky.social uses SAMbot to track online abuse targeting Canadian politicians. 💻🗨️ 📖 Read it here: buff.ly/49EuShW

We’ve been doing exit interviews with former Members of Parliament for over a decade @thesamaracentre.bsky.social. We partnered with Elections Canada to pull together some key MP insights for aspiring candidates. Watch our videos. www.samaracentre.ca/articles/are...

Are you Candidate Curious? | Samara Centre for Democracy

Resources for Canadians considering elected office

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The Samara Centre for Democracy@thesamaracentre.bsky.social · 2y ago

Wondering what it’s really like to run for federal office? 🤔 👀 Watch former MPs share campaign stories 🎧 Listen to Humans of the House & Les Personnages de la Chambre podcasts for insider life on the Hill 🔎 Explore the Elections Canada guide to running! buff.ly/49azFrp

We’re producing non-partisan, evidence-based insights aimed at protecting Canada’s democracy. On #GivingTuesday2024 please donate to support @thesamaracentre.bsky.social samaracentre.ca/donate

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Support our work in strengthening Canada’s democratic culture by making a donation to the Samara Centre for Democracy.

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The Samara Centre for Democracy@thesamaracentre.bsky.social · 2y ago

Canada’s democracy needs you. This #GivingTuesday, support @TheSamaraCentre! 🙌✨ 4 ways to give: 💖 Monthly donation 🎁 One-time gift 📈 Gift of securities 🤝 Via donor-advised fund 👉 www.samaracentre.ca/donate