Politics and The Connected Community (An interview with Dominic Cardy, leader of the Canadian Future Party))

In this first episode of season 2, we interview Dominic Cardy, the leader of the Canadian Futures Party, a former member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick (2018-2024), and a provincial cabinet minister (2018-2022). Sacha and I asked Dominic to explore how politicians can support communities in their efforts to connect and grow civic muscle in responding to a wide range of sociopolitical and economic challenges affecting their day-to-day lives and the future of our planet. In this interview, Dominic shares a wealth of experience and deep care for communities alongside a sharp analysis of political systems and how they must improve to better serve citizens and their communities. Show notesHirst, B.(2021). For The Love of Community Engagement: Insights from a personal expedition to inspire better public participation. Tablo Publishing.Perry, B. D., & Szalavitz, M. (2006). The boy who was raised as a dog and other stories from a child psychiatrist's notebook: What traumatized children can teach us about loss, love, and healing. Basic Books.Send us Fan Mail