Civic Engagement
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Electoral reform: it’s all about voter turnout
We in Toronto are blessed with an electoral system that is the envy of many people worldwide, who cannot vote at all, or who do so in an environment that...
By Hilary Best -
Reclaiming parks, one nap at a time
After weeks of protest about anything and everything G20, this weekend a more quiet form of civic disobedience will come to a public space in Toronto, but...
By Nicole McIsaac -
A refugee camp in the heart of the city
It isn’t what anyone would consider a normal afternoon in the park. Yes, the sun was shining and there were joggers running down the path, as well...
By Nicole McIsaac -
Open source government and social media
The Architecture for Humanity discussion I attended last week, titled “Open Sourcing City Hall,” really got me thinking about how hard it can...
By Nicole McIsaac