CANCELLED: David Johnston–TRUST: Twenty Ways to Build a Better Country

One of Canada’s most revered governors general, David Johnston mines his long life and varied career to give Canadians twenty ways to make themselves, their institutions, and their country more worthy of trust.

In partnership with the Wilson Leadership Scholar Award.

Free event. Register online or call 905-525-9140 ext. 26848. Link: https://trust-davidjohnston-socrates.eventbrite.com/?aff=daily

This event is a part of the Living Democracy series.
Democracy can be strengthened or weakened, made anemic or vital. This series assumes that democracy must be tended, and offers differing, sometimes competing, ways of doing so.

About the book, TRUST:
Trust is a much-needed manual for the repair and restoration of the social quality on which all democracies rely.

Many of these habits, attitudes, and approaches stem from his experiences serving as the representative of the head of state in Canada for seven years. Some ways are individual–listen first, never manipulate, be consistent in public and private. Some are geared toward leaders at all levels and of all stripes–be barn-raisers, tell everyone your plans, depend on those around you. And some are societal–apologize, cherish teachers, invite others to dance.

As such, not only every Canadian, but also every person who cares about their democratic way of life is wise to heed David Johnston’s polite yet pressing call. You can become more worthy of trust. You can spot and encourage this vital quality in others. You can be an instrumental force in restoring trust in your community and country–making them better for yourself and your fellow citizens, and the world better for all.