Tomorrow, join us at Beyond Elections as we hear from Dr. @seanaglennon.bsky.social about how to involve citizens more meaningfully in public decision-making. Learn about Ireland’s internationally recognized Citizens’ Assembly process and Alberta’s “referendum on a referendum.” tinyurl.com/7bf5je9z

Beyond Elections: Mini-Publics as a Tool of Democratic Renewal with Dr. Seána Glennon | Samara Centre for Democracy

In this event, Dr. Seána Glennon, Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law, will introduce the idea of deliberative mini-publics and explore how they are being used globally as...

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Tickets are going fast for Beyond Elections: Mini-Publics as a Tool of Democratic Renewal with Dr. @seanaglennon.bsky.social (University of Ottawa). 🎟️ luma.com/fmzsz0l4

We’re pleased to share a speaker update for our Democracy and AI event at Toronto Tech Week! Anatoliy Gruzd (@gruzd.ca), Director of Research @socialmedialab.ca at @torontomet.bsky.social will be a panelist. tinyurl.com/bdfb66bu

Join us for Beyond Elections: Mini-Publics as a Tool of Democratic Renewal with Dr. @seanaglennon.bsky.social (University of Ottawa). 🎟️ luma.com/fmzsz0l4

Our CEO @sabreenadelhon.bsky.social is quoted in a @cba-news.bsky.social's National Magazine article about foreign interference in our democracy. Read: tinyurl.com/4cnvd9a5

Join us at Toronto Tech Week for Democracy & AI, a panel discussion about how advances in AI and declining transparency from social media platforms are shaping Canada's democratic culture. Tickets: tinyurl.com/bdfb66bu

We just dropped a new Group Chat episode 🎧 In collaboration with @federationhss.ca, we explore how political pressures in the United States are shaping academic freedom here in Canada. Tune in and follow Group Chat wherever you get your podcasts: tinyurl.com/muuac69y

Go behind the scenes of the Group Chat podcast with a BONUS episode featuring host @sabreenadelhon.bsky.social in conversation with Executive Producer Debbie Pacheco. They reflect on the making of the show, what shaped it, and why these conversations matter right now. Listen: tinyurl.com/54t5c5r6

With Alberta's Bill 28 and public libraries in the headlines, we're resharing our IDEAS for a Better Canada episode from Burlington: Your library is open (and believes in democracy) www.samaracentre.ca/events/bette...

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The Samara Centre for Democracy partnered with CBC Radio’s IDEAS to host a cross-country public library tour that featured local active citizens discussing solutions to some of Canada’s most pressing ...

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Our Director of Research and Policy Beatrice Wayne (@beathenorth.bsky.social) recently joined a CBC panel to discuss how a Canadian Democracy Endowment could powerfully support young people’s engagement in productive civic dialogue, on and off campus. ▶️Watch here: buff.ly/6DEMDFE

Want to talk about what’s happening in Canadian politics, but not sure how to start? We created the Group Chat Listening Party to help. Think book club, but with a podcast. No expertise needed. Just curiosity. Get started here: samaracentre.ca/listening-party

How can improving our digital ecosystem support young people’s civic engagement? Our Director of Research and Policy Beatrice Wayne (@beathenorth.bsky.social) provided insights on a CBC panel about civil discourse on university campuses. ▶️ Watch the full discussion here: buff.ly/6DEMDFE

We recently intervened in the Bill 21 hearing before the Supreme Court of Canada and have received questions about section 33 - what is it and how does it work? To help we’re resharing our Group Chat episode The Notwithstanding Clause — Hero or Villain? buff.ly/pxniCwD

The Samara Centre was proud to intervene before the Supreme Court of Canada at the recent Bill 21 hearing. We urged the court to consider how the function of section 33 is affected by online information threats that fuel polarization and undermine the rule of law.

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

On March 26, 2026, the Samara Centre for Democracy was proud to intervene at the Supreme Court in Hak v Attorney General of Quebec, also known as English Montreal School Board v Attorney General of…

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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

Watch our latest webinar, From Peer Review to the Public: Re-imagining Academic Freedom & Advocacy, co-presented with @federationhss.ca. We explore what academic freedom means in a moment of democratic backsliding: buff.ly/eaWDH2V

Watch our latest webinar, From Peer Review to the Public: Re-imagining Academic Freedom & Advocacy, co-presented with @federationhss.ca. This timely conversation explores what academic freedom means in a moment of democratic backsliding. buff.ly/eaWDH2V

Join the @thesamaracentre.bsky.social's @beathenorth.bsky.social at @e4dca.bsky.social 's upcoming webinar on AI and Democracy. She’ll be sharing insights from our Verified project and unpacking how social media platforms are shaping politics and public perceptions across Canada. 🇨🇦 📱 🗳️

Evidence for Democracy@e4dca.bsky.social · 7mo ago

AI is reshaping how governments make decisions. But who's keeping watch? Join Evidence for Democracy on March 24 for a public panel on AI in government decision-making, covering transparency, accountability, and what it means for democracy. Register here: evidencefordemocracy.ca/ai-and-democ...

Just two more days to go! Register today!

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As political pressures intensify in the United States and ripple into Canada, researchers are facing new scrutiny over their work. What does this mean for the health of our democracy? Join us for this live webinar co-presented with @thesamaracentre.bsky.social. 🎟️ buff.ly/FmvABOf

As political pressures intensify in the United States and ripple into Canada, researchers are facing new scrutiny over their work. What does this mean for the health of our democracy? Join us for this live webinar co-presented with @federationhss.ca. buff.ly/FmvABOf

🎉 Big news - our podcast Group Chat is nominated for a Canadian Online Publishing Award! 🏆 The show invites Canadians to join us in making sense of this moment of democratic uncertainty. Learn more: buff.ly/BkALHyc

Real grassroots movement or astroturfing? 🌱🤖 @beathenorth.bsky.social explains how social media can distort reality and how to spot fact from fiction. 🔍 buff.ly/yg2ifBs

CEO @sabreenadelhon.bsky.social recently shared insights from the MP Exit Interview project and Humans of the House on a panel discussion at @masseycollege.bsky.social titled, “Parliamentary Ethics: Should Canadian MPs Be More Independent?” Watch it here:

Parliamentary Ethics: Should Canadian MPs Be More Independent?

This session will explore the growing tension between Canada’s elected Members of Parliament and the expanding power of the Prime Minister’s Office and execu...

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🇨🇦 From reports to classroom resources to podcasts, we help Canadians understand civic life and participate with confidence. As we close out this unprecedented year for our democracy, please donate to support our work at a time when it matters most.

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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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This Giving Tuesday, help us celebrate our 18th anniversary by making a donation to the Samara Centre. Contributing is a powerful, non-partisan act of political participation that strengthens Canada’s democracy. buff.ly/cBRhwhg

🎟️ Tickets still available! Join our friends @sanjayruparelia.bsky.social & Toronto Public Library for tonight’s event! 📚 🗓️ Thu, Nov 13 | ⏰ 7 PM 📍 Toronto Reference Library 👉 Register now: ow.ly/Ppv950Xhcuj

Ketty Nivyabandi: Advancing Human Rights in a Shifting World Order

Secretary General for Amnesty International Canada, Ketty Nivyabandi discusses human rights today, in conversation with Sanjay Ruparelia

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🎧 Exciting news! Group Chat is featured this week alongside amazing Canadian creators in Acast & Amazon Music Canada’s Indie Podcast Amplifier! 🇨🇦🔥#CanadianIndyPods Tune in today 👉 buff.ly/COAovLM

We warmly welcome our new Board Member: Deval Pandya, VP and Head of AI Engineering @vectorinstitute.ai. Deval’s guidance will further our efforts to understand how technology is shaping Canada’s democracy. Learn more buff.ly/x18D7Zr

🧡 Today on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, hear Natan Obed of @inuittapiriit.bsky.social on why Inuit self-determination is vital to 🇨🇦 Canadian democracy. 🎧 Hosted by @jenditchburn.bsky.social ( @irpp.org @policyoptions.irpp.org ). Listen: buff.ly/PDkRckp

So proud 🎉 our Director of Research & Policy, Beatrice Wayne (@beathenorth.bsky.social), joins the Canadian Democracy Delegation 🇨🇦🌍 which will attend the Athens Democracy Forum 🇬🇷 Learn more: www.engagedemocracy.ca/democracy-de...