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September 2009

Who will try to make minority government work? By Tim Woods

Written for the Toronto Star Online (TheStar.com), September 11, 2009

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June, 2008

Giving Citizens Their Say:  Making Consultation Matter
By Tim Woods

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September 2007

Making Minority Government Work
By Tim Woods, published in the September 24, 2007 issue of The Hill Times

Precis: With the trend towards minority government rising across the country, the time is ripe to engage the public and legislators in reforms that can make minority government work.

February, 2007

Enlisting Canadian Media in Dialogue and Deliberation
By Tim Woods, February, 2007

Precis: Broadcasters and newspapers currently limit their community-building contributions to charitable donations, telethons and appearances by their 'stars'. It's time the media made contributions to nation building that draw on their strengths as journalists and their ability to assemble audiences

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