CCPA 30th anniversary conference and gala dinner: November 18

 

It was a who’s who of progressive thinkers, activists, and politicians:

• Opposition party leaders were amongst the many who paid tribute and roasted the CCPA.
• Eric Peterson (from Corner Gas) was the Master of Ceremonies.
• Bob Carty was our musical satirist.
• Linda McQuaig spoke about her new book, The Trouble with Billionaires.
• Leading American economist Dean Baker reviewed the US situation.
• Leading economists Armine Yalnizyan, Mike McCracken, Iglika Ivanova and Jim Stanford gave us their insights on the Canadian reality.
• Author and commentator Gerry Caplan and Amnesty International director Alex Neve spoke about the erosion of democracy and human rights in Canada.
• Atkinson Foundation director Olivia Nuamah linked to the British experience.
• Native Women’s Association, Sisters of Spirit Director Kate Rexe gave the view from the most marginalized segments of our society.
• University of Ottawa political scientist Paul Saurette shared his observations about the rise of the conservative movement in Canada.

It was a feast of ideas and entertainment, conversation and community, with many surprises.

Most of all it was an opportunity to remind ourselves that working together offers the best hope for a better world—of peace, justice, democracy and respect for the planet.

 

Sincerely,

Bruce Campbell
Executive Director