Full-Steam Ahead on Spreading Democracy

Democratic Reform Minister of State Steven Fletcher outlines the government's plans for building a new non-partisan centre and supporting democratic governance abroad.

By Lee Berthiaume

Published February 18, 2009

In July 2007, the Commons' Foreign Affairs committee tabled a report recommending a major addition to Canada's international development efforts following a comprehensive study.

Agencies and arms-length organizations like CIDA, the Parliamentary Centre and Rights and Democracy had been actively working with bureaucrats, parliamentarians and others in developing countries for years to foment the growth...

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