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Bridging the Political Divide Dialogue Resource Library
Resource Library links:
Silencing Science
Hoggan, J., & Shakespear, M. (2025). Silencing science: How to respond to disinformation and toxic public discourse. The David Suzuki Institute. PDF source
James Talarico (Included for style and manner of speaking)
James Talarico. (2026, May). James Talarico gives commencement address at Paul Quinn College [Video]. YouTube.
The Crisis of Canadian Democracy
Coyne, A. (2025). The crisis of Canadian democracy. Sutherland House.
On Canadian Democracy
Jonathan Manthorpe. (2024). On Canadian democracy. Cormorant Books.
The Sabbath
Heschel, A. J. (2005). The Sabbath: Its meaning for modern man. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Braver Angels
Braver Angels is leading the nation’s largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic.
Association of Former MLAs of BC
The Association of Former M.L.A.s of British Columbia is a non-profit corporation under the Association of Former M.L.A.s of British Columbia Act. [SBC 1998]
Objectives of the Association
To put the knowledge and experience of its members at the service of parliamentary democracy in British Columbia and elsewhere,
To serve the public interest by providing non-partisan support for the parliamentary system of government in British Columbia,
To foster a spirit of community among former MLAs,
To foster good relations between current and former MLAs, and
To protect and promote the interests of former MLAs
The association must not pursue its objects for any partisan political purpose.
Local Government Leadership Academy
The Local Government Leadership Academy (LGLA) is a leadership initiative for BC local government and First Nations elected officials and senior administrators. Participants develop the competencies needed to effectively manage and lead communities.
BC Youth Parliament
The British Columbia Youth Parliament is a youth-run organization with the aim of promoting youth service in our community.