Today is the International Day of Democracy: it’s time for Canada to step up

There is multi-party consensus that Canada should be supporting global democratic development.

Sept. 15 is recognized as the International Day of Democracy. Now more than ever, global democracy needs international support, writes Tom Cormier. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TOM CORMIER

September 15, 2023

Democracy is on the ropes. While Canada has unparalleled potential to be a global leader in protecting and advancing democratic values and practices, the opportunity will be squandered if we don’t change course and take bolder action now.

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