Voluntary Planning

Today IPAC is hosting an event at the Delta Halifax on the topic of Citizen Engagement and Consultation.  The event features Grant MacDonald from the Dalhousie University College of Continuing Education as its speaker.

CBC Radio's Maritime Noon is focusing on democracy and citizen engagement today.  Here's the way they've described it on their site:

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       On Thursday's Show

Our leaders trumpet the glories of our political system - democracy.

One person, one vote. Multi-party elections. Vigourous debate in our legislatures.

Throughout this week, one of the more interesting conferences is happening down in Austin, TX. It's the SXSW (South by Southwest) conference and festival. The event goes from March 9 to March 16 and includes a variety of events, including films and live music.