Dear SDOH colleagues,

Canada25 (www.canada25.com) has launched its fourth national policy report, 
"Canadians & the Common Good: Building a Civic Nation Through
Civic Engagement."

The report affirms the value of civic engagement -- defined as the
process of interacting more often and more meaningfully with others in respect 
of civic issues -- as the most promising means to build a shared civic identity 
and, by extension, a stronger country.

In discussing the importance of civic engagement in building stronger
individuals and communities, Canada25 proposes twenty policy
recommendations along five themes:

* Develop understanding of a national civic identity
* Improve accessibility to political involvement
* Support non-profits
* Enhance public spaces
* Promote international engagement

Specific recommendations include holding civic coming-of-age ceremonies
for eighteen-year-olds, focussing on increasing informed voter turnout,
improving the availability of core funding for non-profits, and creating 
Canadian cultural institutes overseas.

The launch of this report follows almost two years' worth of consultations, 
roundtables, and discussions. Canada25 thanks the hundreds of talented and 
dedicated volunteers who have contributed their ideas and energy to the 
project.

Download a copy of the report at www.canada25.com and check out upcoming
Canadians & the Common Good events in these cities:

* Calgary - January 30th
* Toronto - February 5th
* Ottawa - February 8th
* Edmonton, St. John's and London to be announced.

This report was made possible by the generous contributions of many 
organizations, including Elections Canada, the Calgary Foundation, Exchanges 
Canada, McKinsey & Company, RBC Financial Group, Manulife Financial, Historia 
Foundation, Aliant, Bell Canada, CN and Mount Royal College.

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