Public Interest Alberta to host forums on democratic
renewal
Friday, March 02 -- 11:29 AM
We're
pleased to pass along this release from Public
Interest Alberta:
Public Interest Alberta sponsors forums on
Democratic Renewal in Alberta
It has been clear for some time that Alberta has a substantial “democratic deficit.” The question is what to do about it.
Public Interest Alberta (PIA) is offering citizens a chance to have a say and play a role in bringing about democratic renewal in our province. PIA is sponsoring eight regional forums around the province entitled, A More Democratic Alberta – Making it Happen.
The forums will feature a proposal for democratic reform that has been developed over the past year by PIA’s Task Force on Democracy. The discussion paper proposes nine major areas of change in order to bring about a more democratic Alberta. Participants in the regional forums will have the opportunity to discuss in depth the proposals, and will also consider strategies and actions to help bring about the necessary changes.
To print a copy of the Democratic Renewal in Alberta Discussion Paper, please go to
http://www.pialberta.org/program_areas/Democracy. You can register for the forums on-line or by submitting the attached form with your payment to the PIA office. Registration is only $10. Please register early as space is limited.
The Forums will take place from 1:00 – 4:30 pm in the following cities on these dates:
· March 3 - Red Deer
· March 10 - Lethbridge
· March 11 - Medicine Hat
· March 16 - Athabasca
· March 17 - Edmonton
· March 23 - Camrose
· March 24 - Calgary
· March 31 - Grande Prairie
Specific locations for the forums can be found on the PIA website.
We would appreciate your support in helping to promote this event by sending this message to your co-workers, family and friends, and by providing a link to our website if you are able.
If you are not able to attend one of these forums, we hope that you are able to provide your input through our on-line discussion forum at
http://www.pialberta.org/program?areas/Democracy/democracy_discussion_forum
Public Interest Alberta sponsors forums on
Democratic Renewal in Alberta
It has been clear for some time that Alberta has a substantial “democratic deficit.” The question is what to do about it.
Public Interest Alberta (PIA) is offering citizens a chance to have a say and play a role in bringing about democratic renewal in our province. PIA is sponsoring eight regional forums around the province entitled, A More Democratic Alberta – Making it Happen.
The forums will feature a proposal for democratic reform that has been developed over the past year by PIA’s Task Force on Democracy. The discussion paper proposes nine major areas of change in order to bring about a more democratic Alberta. Participants in the regional forums will have the opportunity to discuss in depth the proposals, and will also consider strategies and actions to help bring about the necessary changes.
To print a copy of the Democratic Renewal in Alberta Discussion Paper, please go to
http://www.pialberta.org/program_areas/Democracy. You can register for the forums on-line or by submitting the attached form with your payment to the PIA office. Registration is only $10. Please register early as space is limited.
The Forums will take place from 1:00 – 4:30 pm in the following cities on these dates:
· March 3 - Red Deer
· March 10 - Lethbridge
· March 11 - Medicine Hat
· March 16 - Athabasca
· March 17 - Edmonton
· March 23 - Camrose
· March 24 - Calgary
· March 31 - Grande Prairie
Specific locations for the forums can be found on the PIA website.
We would appreciate your support in helping to promote this event by sending this message to your co-workers, family and friends, and by providing a link to our website if you are able.
If you are not able to attend one of these forums, we hope that you are able to provide your input through our on-line discussion forum at
http://www.pialberta.org/program?areas/Democracy/democracy_discussion_forum