To safeguard democracy in Canada, governments must modernize the way they engage with citizens

Now, more than ever, governments in Canada must invest in democratic innovations and demonstrate that democracy is about much more than marking a ballot every four years.

Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon's government should look to invest in digital projects that can support democratic innovations that engage the public in tackling complex policy changes, write Mathew Markman and John Richardson. "Building democratic resilience is a national security imperative." The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MATHEW MARKMAN, JOHN RICHARDSON

January 14, 2026

Democracy is under threat globally and here at home.

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