Parliament 2010: Prorogation & Beyond
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The Churchill Society for the Advancement of Parliamentary Democracy in partnership with the Munk Centre for International Studies presented ‘Parliament 2010: Prorogation & Beyond.”
This lively forum exploring parliamentary democracy in contemporary Canada was held March 8, 2010 at the Campbell Conference Facility in the Munk Centre for International Studies, University of Toronto, 1 Devonshire Place.
A rousing discussion on the subject of democracy in Canada, this free public information meeting featured some of Canada’s most eminent journalists and former Parliamentarians. Our esteemed panel of speakers shared their views on the role of Parliament and its impact on Canadian democracy. They discussed the essentials of parliamentary democracy, political strategy in the current minority parliament & more.
Our distinguished panel featured:
Andrew Coyne, National Editor for Maclean’s, Canada’s weekly national newsmagazine; award-winning editorial writer
Richard Gwyn, OC, One of Canada’s most highly regarded senior journalists and political authors
The Honourable Barbara McDougall, PC, OC, Member of Parliament (1984-1993), Former Secretary of State for External Affairs and Minister of Employment & Immigration. Advisor, Aird & Berlis LLP
The Honourable John Godfrey, PC, Member of Parliament (1993-2006), Former Minister of State (Infrastructure and Communities) Headmaster, Toronto French School
Moderator: Daniel Tisch, President, Argyle Communications & Past Chair, Churchill Society
Repeating the successes of previous events on the subject of the Parliamentary ‘crisis’ & coalition governments, The Churchill Society continues to play an active role in fostering education about parliamentary democracy in schools & amongst the Canadian public.
Exclusive Commentary
Canada’s Federal Parliament is Performing Badly – The Need for Reform is Urgent
Peter H. Russell
Prospects for a Beleaguered Parliament
Robin Sears
Perspective, Prorogation and Parliamentary Reform
Senator Hugh Segal
