On May 17, the Council of Canadians South Shore chapter hosted author and journalist Michael Harris. More than 200 people filled the Lunenburg fire hall to hear Harris speak on Who’s Minding the House: The Subversion of Canada’s Parliament. Watch his speech (in three parts): Part I
South Shore Now has reported, “Mr. Harris is currently documenting the critical erosion of Canada’s parliamentary democracy for an upcoming book.” The book, which examines the record of the Harper government since its ‘majority’ win in May 2011, is titled ‘Harper Unbound‘ and will be available in the fall of 2014. The South Shore Chapter has stated that it was gratified by the excellent attendance and the thoughtful questions and comments of participants. For more, please read: UPDATE: South Shore chapter hosts Michael Harris at packed community meeting Harris on Harper’s clampdown on science
