Canada25 has just launched its fourth national policy report: “Canadians & the Common Good: Building a Civic Nation Through Civic Engagement.”
From the news release: “The report affirms the value of civic engagement — defined as the process of interacting more often and more meaningfully with others in respect of civic issues — as the most promising means to build a shared civic identity and, by extension, a stronger country.
In discussing the importance of civic engagement in building stronger individuals and communities, Canada25 proposes twenty policy recommendations along five themes:
* Develop understanding of a national civic identity
* Improve accessibility to political involvement
* Support non-profits
* Enhance public spaces
* Promote international engagement”
Spacing readers will surely be particularly interested in the section on putting “the public into public space”. You can download a copy of the report here, and check the Canada25 website for more information on upcoming Canadians & the Common Good events, currently scheduled to take place in Toronto on February 5th.
