Tag Archives: Duff Conacher

In-depth discussion about the SNC Lavalin Affair and how to improve ethics

Duff Conacher, LL.B., is an internationally recognized leader in the area of democratic reform and government accountability. A graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, he has a long-standing interest in democratic process and corporate responsibility issues. He … Continue reading

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Big money in politics with a focus on the BC Elections and the Federal Canadian government

Stuart Richardson co-host of Latin Waves interviews co-founder of Democracy Watch Duff Conacher who is an internationally recognized leader in the area of democratic reform and government accountability, and is Director of GoodOrg.ca Consulting. They speak about big money in … Continue reading

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How will the Liberals respond to Bill C51 , will they just jam the TPP through parliament

Now its time for Justin Trudeau to live up to his words about open and transparent government. Will he engage Canadians about the TPP trade agreement or will he simply jam it through parliament with his majority. Is he going … Continue reading

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Canadian Elections, The TPP, BIll C51 and cell phone rates

Stuart Richardson of Latin Waves interviews David Christopher Communications Manager from Open Media, we have a vigorous discussion about our digital rights as Canadians. We touch on how the TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) deal may fundamentally change the way the internet … Continue reading

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Canadian Elections, more accountability, ethics and transparency from all political parties,

Duff Conacher, LL.B., is an internationally recognized leader in the area of democratic reform and government accountability. He is a former Ralph Nader’s Raider and he has worked as a researcher, community organizer and educator, legal intern and consultant. A … Continue reading

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The role and potential of the first Canadian Social Forum

Co-host Stuart Richardson speaks to Ana Collins, Indigenous Coordinator for the Peoples Social Forum about the purpose and critical role a social forum can have in social change. The Peoples’ Social Forum, to be held in Ottawa, August 21-24, 2014, … Continue reading

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PSA promoting historic first Canadian Social Forum

Peoples Social Forum: Ottawa, August 21-24 ,2014 http://www.peoplessocialforum.org/ Build together, win together! The Future is Ours! Michael Albert Znet, Haida elder Bill Lightbaum,Marcelo Saavedra an Indigenous Bolivian leader , Sylvia Richarson host of Latin Waves author or Fleshmapping https://media.blubrry.com/latinwaves/latinwavesmedia.com/audio/PSF_Public_Service_AnnF.mp3Podcast: Download … Continue reading

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Deconstructing Ontario’s political system in response to the clear crisis of low voter turnout

Democracy Watch called for democratic changes to Ontario’s political system in response to the clear crisis of low voter turnout in the provincial election. Initial results show that the Ontario Liberals have won a majority of 58 of 107 seats … Continue reading

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