Category Archives: Citizen Engagement

“The World Wants a Real Deal” Global Day of Action

You came out in the thousands for the Bridge to a Cool Planet day of Climate Action to show your support for a global climate treaty in Copenhagen.  On December 12 people from around the world are gathering once again … Continue reading

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The Vancouver Commons Episode 2: Citizen Engagement

How can we help government become more open and responsive? How do we as citizens organize to get better outcomes ourselves? These questions form the basis of a conference called Vancouver ChangeCamp happening on June 20.  A few weeks ago … Continue reading

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The Vancouver Commons Episode 1: Busker Idol

The Vancouver Commons -  Podcast Episode 1 Have you found yourself listening to a really good busker and wishing there was some way, more than just tossing a loonie, to show your appreciation?  Well Karen Fung has and it led … Continue reading

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Creating a Culture of Prevention

Received by email this morning from the City of Vancouver’s Drug Policy Program. —- Creating a Culture of Prevention The City of Vancouver’s Drug Policy Program (DPP) invites you to set aside March 25 for a day-long event focusing on … Continue reading

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The International Assembly – a new concept for international relations

On a recent final exam, I was asked the following question: Assume that you have the power to change the manner in which nations deal with one another. Assume that the United Nations has hired you to propose a new … Continue reading

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A letter to Carole Taylor in support of doing something

Dear Mrs Taylor; In August of this year, I will be getting married. A few years after that, I plan to have children. Some nights I lie awake and wonder what kind of world they will inherit. For this reason … Continue reading

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