We want to make it easier to talk about and participate in politics.

We are a non-partisan charity that produces ground-breaking research and dynamic events that advance a vibrant culture of civic engagement across Canada. We work to support a resilient democracy with responsive institutions, shaped by an engaged public.

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In a time when democracy is increasingly at risk, Canadians need a non-partisan way to understand how politics is playing out online.

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Humans of the House Podcast

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Les Personnages de la Chambre

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IDEAS for a Better Canada

Recently, e-petitions have become much more frequently used; the number of signatures on electronic petitions has grown steadily since 2015 but in the past year the number of signatures hit a new high

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SAMbot Alberta

The Samara Centre for Democracy monitored activity on Twitter¹ during the 2023 Alberta election as part of our SAMbot project, a multi-year machine learning initiative that measures abusive content received by Canadian political candidates on social media.

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About Us

We have been producing ground-breaking research, dynamic events and educational resources that advance a vibrant culture of civic engagement across Canada for over 15 years.

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Teaching Resources

Teaching resources to help educators across different spaces teach about active citizenship in Canada.

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SAMbot

Online abuse is a barrier to civic engagement and active participation in our democracy.

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MP Exit Interview

Join us as we speak with former Members of Parliament, to hear, in their own words, what this job is really like.

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In the Media

Our research is featured consistently in diverse media outlets, from major media organizations to local news publications across Canada.

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“It stands to reason that there be a higher standard for accountability in the interest of our democracy’s integrity.”
The New York Times
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"In Canada, we need to invest in civic education so Canadian kids feel and see there’s opportunities for them to make meaningful change in their society."
The Globe and Mail
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“We have to think about the day to day realities that people are navigating when they’re trying to be an active citizen.”
Toronto Star
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"If we want to make sure our democracy is representative of all Canadians, it's going to be really challenging if political newcomers can expect abusive and dangerous working conditions right from the get-go."
CBC
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"Canada is not immune to the trouble south of the border. We need to bring citizens together in conversation to consider how to strengthen and improve our democracy to meet the challenges ahead."
The Hill Times
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