As Canada’s nearest neighbour grapples with serious attacks on democracy, a fresh approach to citizen engagement in Canada is an exciting prospect, worthy of serious consideration.
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Ordinary British people proposed bolder climate measures than anything politicians have so far dared to suggest.
Our approach to controversial technologies shouldn’t be guided by scientists alone, nor by peddlers of misinformation on social media. A citizens’ assembly could walk the line between the two.
It worked in Ireland – now Nicola Sturgeon is asking selected citizens to examine the big constitutional issues facing the country.
Citizens’ assemblies could be vital in kick-starting the tough steps needed to safeguard a healthy world – but the detail for how they will work will be important.
A citizens’ assembly can help identify what the people want. Because if climate action is not democratic, it’s not realistic.
The EU urgently needs to improve the link between its citizens and its institutions.
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Professor of Politics, University of Westminster
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Constitutional Law, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Lecturer in Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool
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Associate Professor, Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance, University of Canberra
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Senior Lecturer in Law, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Chair of Energy and Climate Governance, University of Manchester
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Professor in Deliberative Democracy and Environmental Governance, University of Canberra