“Building a stronger democracy”: A cross-country webinar

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RE: “Building a stronger democracy”: A cross-country webinar r1 ... Building a Stronger Democracy

Dear friend,

Earlier this week, we told you about a cross-country webinar we’re organizing to help us collectively make sense of the current political moment.

We’re pleased to introduce our confirmed panelists:

Linda McQuaig Linda McQuaig is a renowned author and activist. Her latest book is The Sport and Prey of Capitalists: How the Rich Are Stealing Canada’s Public Wealth. Jackie Walker Jackie Walker is a Registered Practical Nurse and President of the Nursing Division at SEIU Healthcare, a trade union representing more than 60,000 workers in Ontario’s hospitals, home care, nursing and retirement homes, and community services. Alex Silas Alex Silas is an Ottawa-based activist and one of the organizers behind Community Solidarity Ottawa, a coalition of labour unions, community organizations, and residents that came together in the aftermath of the “Freedom Convoy.” He is the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s regional executive vice-president for the National Capital Region.

Event: “Building a stronger democracy”: A cross-country webinar
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Time: 8:30pm NST, 8pm AST, 7pm EST, 6pm CST, 5pm MST, 4pm PST
Where: On Zoom

REGISTER NOW! Over the last weeks, many of us have been shaken and angered to see expressions of racism and white supremacy, the harassment of health care workers and residents in Ottawa, and the double standards in law and policing.

There is also widespread and legitimate frustration with the government’s handling of the pandemic, which has put corporate interests ahead of people and the collective good. But we’ve been disturbed to see far-right leaders capitalizing on these grievances to further their own political agenda.

Together, we will shift towards a politics of collective care and responsibility for all of us, from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us, and more than 700 other people who have already registered with similar concerns, in these important conversations. RSVP HERE We look forward to gathering with you all to reflect on this moment and work together to build a better future. With hope and solidarity,

Ravi Joshi
Co-Executive Director
The Council of Canadians
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