Month: March 2016
Open Dialogue: A Q&A
Next week, Canada 2020 is co-hosting the Canadian Open Dialogue Forum in Ottawa – a conference that will see hundreds of policy, business and thought leaders come together to talk about how to make our policy process more open, accessible and transparent.
In advance of next week’s Forum, I sat down with Don Lenihan, our resident-expert on open dialogue to ask some basic questions about the concept of open dialogue, open government and what it means for the future of policymaking in Canada.
Hi Don. I guess the best place to begin is with the basics – what is Open Dialogue, and what does it have to do with government?
The terms “public engagement” and “open dialogue” can be used interchangeably. They refer to formal processes by which governments involve individuals, communities and/or organizations in government planning, policymaking or the delivery of public services.
While governments have always had such processes, over the last few decades new forms have been proposed and tested, which aim at involving the public more deeply in issues of concern. Digital tools are taking this to a new level. Knowing which processes and tools to use where and when, or how to design an effective engagement process, can be difficult and confusing. A key challenge going forward will be to develop the knowledge and skills to match the right process with the right issues and to design and deliver processes that are effective.
So there are some governments already using public engagement to create policies collaboratively. I presume this is met with varying levels of success. Who is doing Open Dialogue well?
Internationally, the UK is a leader in Open Dialogue through its Open Policy Making initiative. Open policy making is about using collaborative approaches to ensure policy is informed by a wide range of input and expertise and leads to better outcome. Open policy making also involves applying new analytical techniques and digital tools to ensure that policy is data-driven and evidence-based.
Here in Canada, Ontario has been an innovator in Open Dialogue. Ontario’s condominium sector provides a timely example. Over the last decade, it has undergone remarkable growth and change. As the sector expanded, so did the range and complexity of the issues around condo ownership and management.
In response, Ontario recently carried out an 18-month public-engagement process to renew the Condominium Act. Over two thousand people were involved. At first, the discussion was fraught with disagreement, but once people saw that the process was open, inclusive and fair, and that their government had entrusted them with an important mission, they got down to work.
They listened carefully to one another and worked to accommodate their differences. Everyone made compromises. No one got everything they wanted. In the end, there was very significant agreement on some 40 pages of recommendations, which were then incorporated into a bill that was passed into law last spring.
The Government of BC provides an example of a leader in the use of online tools. Its recent Liquor Policy Review attracted over 75 thousand British Columbians to its website. Thousands more provided comments through an online blog, email and social media.
Collaborative policymaking is a new concept. What’s the biggest challenge Open Dialogue faces? What stands in the way of Open Dialogue growing in popularity?
Perhaps this biggest barrier to progress on Open Dialogue is fear and misunderstanding. Some people inside and outside government worry that Open Dialogue means losing control of the discourse – that they are handing over control of their agenda over to interest groups. There is sometimes a fear that the “dialogue” will quickly degenerate into a free-for-all that paralyzes decision-making or saddles the government with bad policies. They still need to be convinced of the value of public engagement.
In fact, a growing body of evidence shows how and why well-designed dialogue processes can make a significant contribution to policymaking and the delivery of public services. They can help ensure legitimacy by increasing transparency, responsiveness and inclusiveness. They can also increase effectiveness by bringing the right mix of people, skills and resources into the policy process to ensure the best decisions are made, validated and implemented.
A lot of people think ‘Open Data’ when they hear ‘Open Dialogue.’ I know Open Data is part of this process, how does it fit into it?
Open Data uses digital tools to make a government’s data holdings available to the public to support evidence-based decision-making. Open Dialogue involves citizens and stakeholders more directly in planning and decision-making, especially through the use of digital tools.
When it comes to evidence-based decision-making, these two processes are two sides of the same coin. On one hand, data can guide and inform discussion, debate and decision-making. Without evidence, decision-making is thrown back on anecdotes and speculation.
At the same time, dialogue is essential to the interpretation of data and to making the best choice of which datasets will shed light on an issue. Open Dialogue thus brings a mix of voices to these tasks to ensure that the interpretation and choice of datasets is balanced.
Canada 2020 and Publivate are co-hosting the Open Dialogue Forum on March 31 to April 1. What do you think will be their biggest takeaway from this event?
I think people will see great ways to make open dialogue work and how it can create policies that are good for multiple stakeholders. Open 2016 draws on examples and experiences from Canada and abroad to show how and why well-designed dialogue processes can make a significant contribution to policymaking and the delivery of public services.
7 Ways #Budget2016 Takes the Long-View for Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released his new budget on Tuesday, and with it made his first official mark on the Canadian economy.
The immediate headline is the massive string of deficits that the Liberal government will run as they seek to deliver on their election promise of “strengthening the middle class.”
But despite the red ink, reviews`are (mostly) positive for Growing the Middle Class. It recognizes there are no quick fixes to the Canadian economy, and that investing now means we will see economic growth in the future.
There are lots of budget reaction pieces you can read, but we wanted to point out the ways Growing the Middle Class will affect Canada not just tomorrow — but 5, 10, even 20 years from now.
Here’s 7 ways the new budget takes the long-view for Canada
1. The Canada Child Benefit means we’ll have healthier, more educated kids
The future of Canada’s economy rests in the health of its children.
Growing the Middle Class puts families — and specifically children from lower and middle income families — first.
It includes $10 billion more over two years for a new Canada child benefit, absorbing and replacing both the Canada child tax benefit and the universal child care benefit.
The government bills this new benefit as “a plan to help families more than any other social program since universal health care.”
The amount of the benefit will depend on size of family and income but the government says nine out of 10 families will get more help than they do under existing programs, and that 300,000 young Canadian children will move out of poverty.
There is strong evidence that investing in children pays off significantly. In 10 years time, those children will be entering post-secondary institutions, and starting careers.
However, the fact that tax credits for children’s fitness and arts expenses are being phased out over two years, with maximum eligible expenses cut in half for 2016 and eliminated entirely in 2017 is a real shame. With childhood obesity levels on the rise, and the number of physical education hours for children in school dropping, it seems counter-intuitive to stop helping parents with the cost of extra-curricular activities.
2. We are about to fundamentally change how we move around our cities
During the last campaign, one of the major platform points for the Liberal Party was infrastructure. More specifically, Justin Trudeau promised to make the single biggest investment in infrastructure in Canadian history.
Today, they’ve done that — and it has massive implications for the way we move to, from and around our cities.
By investing $120 billion in infrastructure spending over the next decade, we can expect to see major upgrades to our roads and highways, electricity and waterway systems, as well as the way our cities are connected . That’s not to mention the nearly $12 billion upgrades we’re about to make to our public transit systems, affordable housing and more.
After the economic collapse in 2008, the Harper government’s response was the Action Plan — a half-measure of infrastructure spending mostly targeted at Conservative ridings. If handled correctly, this investment has the opportunity to make Canada’s cities world class examples of smart, modern infrastructure.
3. More young Canadians than ever before will have a post-secondary education
A good education should be accessible to all Canadians, and Growing the Middle Class
attempts to level the playing field a bit.
The government will increase the Canada Student Grant amount by 50 per cent, from $2,000 to $3,000 for students in low-income families, and from $800 to $1,200 per year for students from middle-income families. There are approximately 250,000 students across Canada who come from low-income families. The government says “this can mean the difference between getting a degree and dropping out.”
4. Our scientists, researchers, universities and start-ups are about to get a lot more collaborative
The government’s Innovation Agenda is major part of Growing the Middle Class, with an investment of $800M over four years to support innovation networks and clusters to increase collaboration.
Recognizing the value of post-secondary institutions in and their role in innovation, Budget 2016 include a $2-billion investment over three years for a new Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund.
“This initiative is aimed at enhancing and modernizing research and commercialization facilities on Canadian campuses, as well as industry-relevant training facilities at college and polytechnic institutions, and projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the environmental sustainability of these types of facilities.”
Algonquin College was quick to applaud this move, stating ‘colleges will be better equipped to create world-class programs and conduct the research our entrepreneurial start-ups need to grow and prosper.’
5. By 2021, Canada’s economy will be less reliant on fossil fuels — andhopefully a leader in clean energy
We say hopefully because Canada has had the opportunity to lead on renewables for years now and continually deferred investing in clean technologies.
That appears to be about to change. Building on the $2-billion Low Carbon Economy Fund that Prime Minister announced at the First Ministers’ meeting in early March, the government will be accelerating clean technology development with a $130-million investment over five years for clean technology research.
Budget 2016 also provides $62.5 million over two years to Natural Resources Canada to support the deployment of infrastructure alternative transportation fuels, including charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and electricity storage.
6. The goal of opening government and promoting electoral reform
Compared to other budget items, one could argue that these two are minimal investments. But to us, open government and electoral reform are a giant philosophical leap in good governance. Budget 2016 includes $17.8 million investment over five years to make government more accessible to Canadians.
Included in the plan is a pledge to create a single, central website for Canadians so they can request information from any institution. Cynics and those who know the tangled web of IT infrastructure in federal departments will say this is an insurmountable task — but the goal is a worthwhile one if it means Canadians can access all of their personal information. Under the government’s plan, requests for information will be filled in 30 days or less — if they take longer, there will be a written explanation.
Electoral Reform is also part of the budget, providing $10.7-million over four years to encourage consultations on voting reform and how to engage more Canadians in the electoral process.
7. A long overdue improvement in Canada’s Indigenous communities
The living conditions of Canada’s indigenous people have been a global embarrassment and our country’s shame.
We are happy to see that budget 2016 includes $8.4 billion in spending over the next five years to ensure “Indigenous peoples share in Canada’s prosperity.”
The government’s budget outlines that half of that is earmarked for education, improving schools on reserves and hiring teachers.
In addition, nearly $2 billion will be invested in water and wastewater infrastructure and drinking water monitoring over five years “so every Canadian child has access to clean drinking water, no matter where they live.” In our view, this is an improvement that is long overdue for a country as rich as Canada.
RELEASE: New Booklet Highlights Ideas for the Future of the Global Progressive Movement
Contributors include Bill Clinton, Justin Trudeau, Matteo Renzi, and Helle Thorning-Schmidt.
Download the book here
Click here to read Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s excerpt (via Medium)
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Center for American Progress, Canada 2020, and Global Progress are releasing a new booklet of essays from more than a dozen voices active in the worldwide progressive movement. Featuring contributions from former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as former and current progressive office holders and thought leaders, the booklet’s essays cover the three core challenges facing the progressive movement today: economic inequality, institutional reform, and political renewal. Canada 2020 and CAP are members of Global Progress, a network of progressive think tanks and research entities aiming to advance progressive policies and leadership.
The booklet is being released in conjunction with a series of special events that Canada 2020 and CAP are hosting this week to mark Prime Minister Trudeau’s first official state visit to the United States. The prime minister will deliver remarks and participate in a discussion at a Global Progress luncheon this afternoon at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.
“From promoting middle-class growth to combating climate change and advancing inclusive politics, progressives around the world are facing similar challenges at home,” said Neera Tanden, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress. “But this booklet demonstrates that we can overcome these obstacles and work together to seek solutions that are reflective of our shared principles as progressives.”
“We are pleased to have collaborated with Global Progress on such an important collection of progressive thinking curated from around the globe,” said Tom Pitfield, President of Canada 2020. “In our 10 year history, Canada 2020 has sought to shape the marketplace of new ideas, and we are grateful to all our contributors for their thoughtful insights.”
“This booklet is a snapshot of the past eight years of the Global Progress movement and sets a road map for its future,” said Matt Browne, CAP Senior Fellow and Executive Director of Global Progress. “We are proud of the leaders who have actively participated in this international exchange of ideas and are committed to finding progressive solutions for global problems.”
The booklet, “Global Progress: New Ideas for the Future of the Progressive Movement,” includes original essays from:
- Lodewijk Asscher, Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands
- Tony Blair, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- Matt Browne, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
- Bill Clinton, Founder of the Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States
- Sigmar Gabriel, Vice Chancellor of Germany
- Ricardo Lagos, Former President of Chile
- Andrew Little, Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party
- Constance Milstein, Patron, Global Progress
- Tom Pitfield, President, Canada 2020
- Matteo Renzi, Prime Minister of Italy
- Bill Shorten, Leader of the Australian Labor Party
- Jonas Gahr Støre, Leader of the Norwegian Labour Party
- Neera Tanden, President and CEO, Center for American Progress
- Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Former Prime Minister of Denmark
- Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
- Hamdi Ulukaya, Patron, Global Progress
To download a copy of the booklet and to read all the essays, click here.
For more information from CAP, contact Tom Caiazza at [email protected] or 202.481.7141.
For more information from Canada 2020, contact Alex Paterson at [email protected] or 613.793.8234.
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Canada 2020 is Canada’s leading, independent, progressive think tank. Founded in 2006, Canada 2020 produces original research, hosts events, and starts conversations about Canada’s future. Canada 2020’s goal is to build a community of progressive ideas and people that will move and shape governments. For more, visit www.canada2020.ca.
The Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to promoting a strong, just and free America that ensures opportunity for all. We believe that Americans are bound together by a common commitment to these values and we aspire to ensure that our national policies reflect these values. We work to find progressive and pragmatic solutions to significant domestic and international problems and develop policy proposals that foster a government that is “of the people, by the people, and for the people.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicks off state visit at Canada 2020 reception with The Weeknd
Canada 2020 packed the house for kick-off reception at stunning Renwick Gallery
March 9, 2016
Washington, D.C. – The Prime Minister’s State Visit in Washington unofficially began with glitz and glam Wednesday night, thanks to an exclusive event with distinguished guests including Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated Canadian Alternative R&B superstar The Weeknd.
It was a warm welcome for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the crowd cheered and waved Canadian flags as he walked from his residence at Blair House to a reception hosted by Canada 2020, Canada’s leading, independent, progressive think-tank.
Also in attendance was Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Senator Tim Kaine, Senator Mark Warner, Senator Al Franken, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Senator Amy Klobochar, Representative Don Beyer, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton, as well as Canadian Ministers Stephane Dion (Foreign Affairs), Chrystia Freeland (International Trade), Harjit Sajjan (National Defence), Hunter Tootoo (Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard), and Catherine McKenna (Environment & Climate Change).
The Prime Minister spoke on the integral relationship between Canada and the U.S.
“We share so much in terms of values, in terms of perspectives, in terms of priorities,” he told the crowd.
Referring to global challenges that governments must address, Prime Minister said “the entire world needs this continent to be at its very best, to be at its most generous, to be to be at its wisest, and to be at its most innovative.”
Two Mounties in red serge flanked the entrance to the Renwick Art Gallery, a contemporary installation art gallery part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The exhibit, WONDER, was curated by Canadian artist and collector, Nicholas Bell.
Tom Pitfield, Canada 2020’s president, introduced Prime Minister Trudeau to the stage for his remarks:
“We are excited to celebrate Prime Minister Trudeau’s State Visit. For the past 10 years, Canada 2020 has worked towards facilitating dialogue around progressive thinking with our global partners, particularly in the U.S. We share the enthusiasm expressed by supporters around the globe for Mr. Trudeau’s refreshing brand of progressive leadership and we are proud to be marking this historic event.”
Prime Minister Trudeau’s visit is the first State Visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to the U.S. since 1997.
Guests at the Canada 2020 reception enjoyed authentic Montreal smoked meat and the bar served two signature cocktails, the Canuck and L’Habitant.
Canada 2020 will also host Prime Minister Trudeau for a lunch event on Friday in partnership with Global Progress and the Center for American Progress.
Rewatch Prime Minister Trudeau’s speech on Periscope.
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The Weeknd, other guests, in attendance for the Prime Minister’s Reception in Washington
The Weeknd, other special guests to attend Canada 2020 event with Prime Minister Trudeau in Washington
Grammy-winning, Oscar nominated CanadianAlternative R&B superstar among guests to attend the Prime Minister’s Reception hosted by Canada 2020 in Washington D.C. tomorrow
8 March 2016 (Washington, D.C.) – Fresh-off his performance at the 88th Academy Awards, Toronto-born artist The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) will be among the guests attending Canada 2020’s reception event with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Washington, D.C. tomorrow
Other guests joining Canada 2020 and the Canadian delegation include senior members of the Obama Administration, Ambassadors, Senators, Congressmen and Women, members of the Washington Press Gallery and commentators.
Tom Pitfield, Canada 2020’s President & Co-Founder, added:
“The Weeknd personifies the creative and dynamic spirit of the Canadian arts community. We are proud to be hosting him and the Canadian Prime Minister at our event this week.”
The reception event is invite-only, and will be held at the stunning Renwick Gallery, a part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
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For more information, please contact Alex Paterson, Director of Communications & Operations, at [email protected] or (613) 789-0000 x 224
Canada 2020 is Canada’s leading, independent, progressive think-tank. For more, visit www.canada2020.ca
The Weeknd et d’autres invités spéciaux assistent à un événement de Canada 2020 avec le Premier ministre Trudeau à Washington
Vedette canadienne du R&B alternatif, lauréat d’un Grammy, nommé aux Oscars, The Weeknd figure parmi les invités à la réception du Premier ministre organisée à Washington D.C. par Canada 2020 demain.
8 mars 2016 (Washington D.C.) – Après sa récente prestation à la 88e cérémonie des Oscars, The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye), l’artiste originaire de Toronto, originaire de Toronto, figurera parmi les invités participant à la réception donnée par Canada 2020 avec le Premier ministre Justin Trudeau à Washington D.C. demain.
Les autres invités qui se joindront à Canada 2020 à la délégation canadienne sont notamment des hauts fonctionnaires de l’administration Obama, des ambassadeurs, des sénateurs, des membres du Congrès, des membres de la Tribune de la presse de Washington et des commentateurs.
Tom Pitfield, président et cofondateur de Canada 2020, a fait la déclaration suivante :
« The Weeknd incarne l’esprit créatif et dynamique de la communauté artistique canadienne. »
La réception est sur invitation seulement et se tiendra dans la splendide galerie Renwick, qui fait partie du Smithsonian American Art Museum.
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Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec Alex Paterson, directeur des communications et des opérations, à [email protected] ou au 613-789-0000 poste 224.
Canada 2020 est le premier organisme de réflexion progressiste indépendant du Canada. Pour en savoir plus, consultez www.canada2020.ca.
Updated: Canada 2020 and Center for American Progress to host events with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during U.S. state visit
UPDATED: Canada 2020 and Center for American Progress to host events with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during U.S. state visit
3 March 2016 (Washington, D.C.) — Canada 2020 and the Center for American Progress will host two special events with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his first state visit to the United States next week.
The first event will be the Prime Minister’s Reception, an invitation-only gala happening the evening before the State Dinner on Wednesday, March 9th at the Renwick Gallery. This event is invitation-only, and hosted in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute.
The second event will be a special luncheon event happening the day after the State Dinner on Friday, March 11th at the Mayflower Hotel. This event is invitation-only, but open to the media, and hosted in partnership with Global Progress – an international network of progressive think-tanks. Prime Minister Trudeau will deliver remarks and participate in a live Q&A.
Tom Pitfield, Canada 2020’s Co-Founder and President, said:
“Canada 2020 is thrilled to host Prime Minister Trudeau for these two fantastic events during the State Visit. We know State Visits are rare, and Canada 2020 is honoured to be working with Prime Minister Trudeau and his team to create more opportunities to engage with Canada. We share the enthusiasm expressed by supporters around the globe for Mr. Trudeau and his refreshing brand of progressive leadership and we look forward to facilitating a continued dialogue with our friends and partners particularly in the U.S.”
Neera Tanden, President of the Center for American Progress, also issued the following statement:
“Prime Minister Trudeau has been a great partner in the Global Progress initiative since its founding, and his policies to promote both inclusive politics and inclusive economies are touchstone principles for the progressive movement around the world. His leadership as Prime Minister will play a major part in sparking the creation of more progressive policies in Canada and across the globe. We are excited to host the Prime Minister at such a critical moment in his tenure and at such an important time for the global progressive movement.”
Below is a summary of details for both events…
Event #1: The Prime Minister’s Reception
- Hosts: Canada 2020, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute and the Center for American Progress
- When: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
- Where: Renwick Art Gallery (1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States)
- Notes: invitation-only, no media availability
Event #2: Global Progress Luncheon with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
- Hosts: Global Progress, Canada 2020 and the Center for American Progress
- When: Friday, March 11, 2016 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM
- Where: The Mayflower Hotel, East Ballroom (1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States)
- Notes: invitation-only, open to media – RSVP required (press risers and multi-feedboxes will be provided)
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For more information from Canada 2020, contact Alex Paterson at [email protected] or (613) 793-8234
For more information from CAP and to RSVP for Friday’s event, contact Tom Caiazza at [email protected] or (202) 481-7141
Canada 2020 is Canada’s leading, independent, progressive think-tank. Founded in 2006, Canada 2020 produces original research, hosts events, and starts conversations about Canada’s future. Canada 2020’s goal is to build a community of progressive ideas and people that will move and shape governments. For more, visit www.canada2020.ca
The Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to promoting a strong, just and free America that ensures opportunity for all. We believe that Americans are bound together by a common commitment to these values and we aspire to ensure that our national policies reflect these values. We work to find progressive and pragmatic solutions to significant domestic and international problems and develop policy proposals that foster a government that is “of the people, by the people, and for the people.”
Canada 2020 and the Center for American Progress are members of Global Progress, a network of progressive think tanks and research entities aiming to advance progressive policies and leadership.
MISE À JOUR : Canada 2020 et le Center for American Progress accueilleront le Premier ministre Justin Trudeau à l’occasion d’événements tenus durant sa visite d’État aux États-Unis
Deux événements se tiendront avec le Premier ministre Trudeau le jour avant le dîner d’État à Washington D.C.
3 mars 2016 (Washington D.C.) — Canada 2020 et le Center for American Progress accueilleront le Premier ministre Justin Trudeau à l’occasion de deux événements tenus durant sa première visite d’État aux États-Unis la semaine prochaine.
La première activité est la Réception du Premier ministre, un gala sur invitation tenu avant le dîner d’État le mercredi 9 mars à la galerie Renwick. Cet événement est sur invitation et organisé en partenariat avec le Smithsonian Institute.
La seconde activité est un déjeuner spécial tenu le jour après le dîner d’État le vendredi 11 mars à l’hôtel Mayflower. Cet événement est sur invitation, mais ouvert aux médias et organisé en partenariat avec Global Progress – un réseau international d’organismes de réflexion progressistes. Le Premier ministre Trudeau prononcera un discours et participera à une période de questions et de réponses.
Tom Pitfield, cofondateur et président de Canada 2020 a formulé la déclaration suivante :
« Canada 2020 est ravi d’accueillir le Premier ministre Trudeau à l’occasion de ces deux formidables événements durant sa visite d’État. Nous savons que les visites d’État sont rarissimes et Canada 2020 est honoré de collaborer avec le Premier ministre Trudeau et son équipe afin de favoriser plus de possibilités de nourrir des liens avec le Canada. Nous partageons l’enthousiasme exprimé à l’endroit de M. Trudeau par des sympathisants du monde entier pour son leadership progressiste rafraîchissant et nous avons bien hâte de faciliter un dialogue continu avec nos amis et partenaires en particulier aux États-Unis. »
Neera Tanden, présidente du Center for American Progress, a également fait la déclaration suivante :
« Le Premier ministre Trudeau est un important partenaire de l’initiative Global Progress depuis sa fondation, et ses politiques inclusives au chapitre politique et économique sont les grands principes du mouvement progressiste dans le monde entier. En tant que Premier ministre, il exercera un rôle de premier plan afin d’encourager la création de politiques progressistes au Canada et dans le monde entier. Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir le Premier ministre à une étape charnière de son mandat et à un moment aussi important pour le mouvement progressiste mondial. »
Vous trouverez ci-dessous un résumé des détails de ces deux événements :
Événement no 1 : La réception du Premier ministre
- Hôtes : Canada 2020, en partenariat avec le Smithsonian Institute et le Center for American Progress
- Date : le mercredi 9 mars 2016, de 18 h à 21 h
- Lieu : galerie d’art Renwick (1661, avenue Pennsylvania nord-ouest, Washington D.C. 20006, États-Unis)
- Remarque : sur invitation, aucune rencontre avec les médias
Événement no 2 : Déjeuner de l’initiative Global Progress avec le Premier ministre Justin Trudeau
- Hôtes : Global Progress, Canada 2020 et le Center for American Progress
- Date : le vendredi 11 mars 2016 de midi à 14 h
- Lieu : hôtel Mayflower, salle Est Ballroom (1127, avenue Connecticut nord-ouest, Washington D.C. 20036, États-Unis)
- Remarques : sur invitation, rencontre avec les médias – vous devez confirmer votre présente (une tribune de presse et des raccords sonores pour les médias seront fournis)
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Pour de plus amples renseignements de la part de Canada 2020, communiquez avec Alex Paterson à [email protected] ou au 613-793-8234.
Pour de plus amples renseignements de la part de CAP et confirmer votre présence à l’événement de vendredi, communiquez avec Tom Caiazza à [email protected] ou au 202-481-7141.
Canada 2020 est le premier organisme de réflexion progressiste indépendant au Canada. Fondé en 2006, Canada 2020 produit des études de recherche inédites, organise des événements et entame un dialogue sur l’avenir du Canada. Canada 2020 a pour objectif de mettre en place une collectivité d’idées et de personnes progressistes qui aideront à aiguiller et à façonner les gouvernements. Pour en savoir plus sur Canada 2020, consultez le www.canada2020.ca.
Le Center for American Progress est un institut de recherche et d’études non partisan qui a pour mission de promouvoir un pays solide, juste et libre qui offre des possibilités à tous. Nous estimons que les Américains sont liés par un engagement à l’égard de ces valeurs et nous aspirons à ce que nos politiques nationales illustrent ces valeurs. Nous collaborons à la recherche de solutions progressistes et pragmatiques à des problèmes nationaux et internationaux et nous élaborons des projets de politiques qui favorisent un gouvernement « régi par la loi du peuple, par le peuple et pour le peuple ».
Canada 2020 et le Center for American Progress sont membres du réseau Global Progress regroupant des organismes de réflexion et de recherche visant l’avancement des politiques et du leadership progressistes.