Our mission is to secure a resilient democracy with an engaged public and responsive institutions.

The Samara Centre for Democracy conducts research and brings people together in order to enhance civic engagement in Canada. We want to make it easier to talk about and participate in politics.

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Humans of the House Podcast

Humans of the House Episode 1: You Wanna Run?

March 21, 2023
Humans of the House Trailer
Humans of the House Podcast

Humans of the House: Trailer

March 9, 2023
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Bring back the Bots: How Twitter’s latest change threatens our democracy

February 9, 2023
2022 in Review

A Look Back on 2022

December 19, 2022
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In Defence of Democracy 2022 on CBC IDEAS

December 9, 2022
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IRPP: Race and Policy Making in Canada

November 23, 2022
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Our Recommendations to PROC about Hybrid Parliament

October 20, 2022
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Five Good Ideas for Evolving Your Non-Profit in Periods of Transformation

September 28, 2022
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SAMbot

SAMbot 2021 Federal Election Snapshot

August 18, 2022
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Democratic life and the generational implications of pandemic school closures

August 9, 2022
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SAMbot 2022 Ontario Election Snapshot

June 15, 2022
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Learning Loss as Civic Loss: Addressing the Generational Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Youth Democratic Engagement

April 1, 2022
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Samara, Canada, and Democracy: A Consequential Moment

July 8, 2021
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Introducing Our Next Executive Director: Sabreena Delhon

April 29, 2021
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Locally Grown: A Survey of Municipal Politicians in Canada

January 28, 2021
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Temperature Check: Canadian Democratic Attitudes in a Pandemic

October 28, 2020

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MP Exit Interviews

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Politicking While Black

Politicking While Black

The Samara Centre for Democracy and Operation Black Vote are co-presenting a webinar to explore the experiences of Black Canadians in politics. 

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Over the past 15 years we have established a strong body of work through informed research and thoughtful public engagement. In a period of democratic backsliding, the Samara Centre is dedicated to securing a bright future for Canada's democracy.

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Advocating for accessibility and involvement in Canadian democracy

The Samara Centre for Democracy advances bold ideas about how to improve civic engagement in Canada. We are dedicated to learning about the lived experience of politicians, examining technology’s influence on our democratic culture and demystifying the political process for the general public. For 15 years we have convened critical conversations about the future of Canada’s democracy.

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