About this event:
We would like to believe that our local elections are funded by small donations from our civically engaged neighbours. However, campaign financing in municipalities across Canada is a lot more complicated than that.
In this Brown Bag Lunch, we’ll learn about the role that the private development industry plays in shaping our local democracies, using new data from the 2022 Ottawa election, and discuss how residents and legislators can ensure fairer planning processes that prioritize affordable housing and livable communities rather than corporate developer profits.
Sam Hersh is an activist and political organizer who has been involved in several electoral and issue-based campaigns, having worked to elect two City Councillors to City Hall and been involved in different movements that support social, environmental and economic justice that fight for systemic change at different levels of government. Originally from Montreal, Sam moved to Ottawa in 2016 to pursue a Master’s degree at Carleton University. In the time since he has helped lead Horizon Ottawa, an organization that seeks to bridge the gap between electoral and movement-based politics.
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Brown Bag Lunches are lunch & learns organized by Impact Hub Ottawa, led by community members, and open to all. Topics vary each week, but you’re always sure to learn something new!
This is a hybrid event: enjoy the impact of community knowledge-building either from our downtown Ottawa coworking space or remotely via Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there however you decide to join!
Please note:
- A link to register via Zoom will be provided once you sign up on Eventbrite
- This event will be recorded and shared with Impact Hub Ottawa members and all who register
Tickets: To ensure that cost is not a barrier to participating, we’re offering a tiered pricing system for this event. Participants can choose between a free Regular ticket and a $10 Community Support ticket, which will help offset the cost of running this event.
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