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Bridging the Political Divide Dialogue Resource Library
Resource Library links:
Hoggan, J., & Shakespear, M. (2025). Silencing science: How to respond to disinformation and toxic public discourse. The David Suzuki Institute.
James Talarico. (2026, May). James Talarico gives commencement address at Paul Quinn College [Video]. YouTube.
Coyne, A. (2025). The crisis of Canadian democracy. Sutherland House.
Jonathan Manthorpe. (2024). On Canadian democracy. Cormorant Books.
Heschel, A. J. (2005). The Sabbath: Its meaning for modern man. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Braver Angels is leading the nation鈥檚 largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic.
The Association of Former M.L.A.s of British Columbia is a non-profit corporation under the. [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.
The (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.
The British Columbia Youth Parliament is a youth-run organization with the aim of promoting youth service in our community.