2017 – Dilemmas of Democracy: Challenges to the International Order
Canada-UK Colloquium, November 16-18, 2017, Surrey, UK
As societies become more open and connected, people are becoming more directly involved in their own governance. Yet it is becoming increasingly hard to meet public expectations or to sustain trust in representative democracy. Traditional democratic structures are under strain not least from new technologies, so there is an urgent need to reinforce their potential for good. Two main kinds of recommendations were identified at the 2017 Canada-Uk Colloquium: first, those suggesting immediate joint engagement between our two countries; and second, those suggesting sharing of
experience.
Minister Karina Gould, Dr Mel Cappe (SPPG), UK High Commissioner Susan Jane le Jeune d’Allegeershecque, Dr. Tina J. Park, Minister Carolyn Bennett. 2017 Canada-UK Colloquium Report Launch Reception at Earnscliffe, British High Commission Residence.