Gathering of communal sheep cum shepherds

[HANLY@xxxxxxxxxxx]

There is something worse than market socialism as a response to neo-liberal
capitalism. It is communitarianism. For all of you who have a hundred bucks you
didn't know what to do with, here is your chance. Not only do you see
luminaries such as Charles Taylor, and Amitai Etzioni but you can also
cavort with a representative of the S.J. I assume Peter wont be going
at least I hope not.
   Cheers, Ken Hanly



The Canadian Communitarian Forum is pleased to invite you to attend a
one-day session in Ottawa on Parliament Hill Friday, February 16, 1996.

Nature of the Event

        This will be a gathering of opinion-shapers within the public and
private sectors.  It will draw together people concerned with the state of
the country in a day of focused discussion.

Objective

        This conference is intended to provoke a  broader discussion of the
role of government, the citizen, and the communities to which people belong.

Rationale

        The high tide of government intervention has probably passed. Fiscal
constraints, free trade in a global economy, the emergence of new forms of
community, and the erosion of public confidence in traditional political
institutions, are all acting to reduce the legitimacy and ability of
government to solve or even palliate our problems.

The Organizers

        Patrons:
        - David Kilgour, MP, Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons
        - His Excellency Stanislav Chylek, Ambassador of the Czech Republic
        - Canada/Czech Ad Hoc Committee on Values

        Organizing Committee:
        - Paul A. Canniff, Canniff and Company
        - Timothy M. Denton, T.M. Denton Consultants
        - Sean Moore, Gowling Strathy & Henderson

The Speakers

        - Dr. Amita Etzioni, Chairman of the Communitarian Network and
author of "The Spirit of Community"
        - Prof. Charles Taylor, McGill University
        - Andrew Coyne, columnist for The Globe and Mail
        - Pat Lorje, NDP MLA in the Saskatchewan Legislature
        - Dr. Wm. Ryan, SJ, former Executive Director of the Canadian
Conference of Catholic Bishops

What is Communitarianism?

        Communitarianism is not a movement, a philosophy or a political
party.  It is not another version of planned happiness or a code word for
social repression.  The communitarian analysis of society  asks three
fundamental questions:

        - What is the appropriate balance of rights and responsibilities of
the individual, the state, and communities?
        - What public goods need preserving?
        - What must we do to help communities and individuals take up the
tasks that need doing?

        Communitarianism is not:

        - an attempt to revive the political left, or
         -a surreptitious right-wing agenda.

        Communitarianism seeks to bridge the political divide by addressing
how rights interplay with responsibilities and what constitutes a democratic
community.  Communitarianism seeks to redefine the terms of political
discourse.

        Communitarianism is a form of analysis, not a solution, to the
problems of contemporary politics. It is a debate, not an answer.

        Communitarians believe that individual liberties depend on
bolstering the foundations of civil society: our families, our schools, and
neighbourhoods. It is through these institutions that we acquire a sense of
personal and civic responsibilities, an appreciation of our rights and those
of others, and a commitment to the welfare of the community and its members

Who Should Attend

        Anyone interested in the state of Canadian politics and the future
direction of the country is invited and welcome. They include

        - public policy professionals
        - academics and representatives of think tanks of all persuasions
        - politicians and staff from all parties
        - representatives of business, interest groups and community
organizations
        - members of the media

Why Should You Attend

        It will be a fun event, as well as a serious exchange of ideas. The
agenda provides for interesting speakers from divergent intellectual
traditions, and plenty of opportunity for interaction with them and other
participants. You will be able to network with a wide variety of interesting
people and push a few agendas of your own.  The registration fee of C$100
(C$150 if paid on conference day) gets you exposure to interesting speakers,
a great lunch, and an opportunity to be part of something new and important
in Canada.

        For further information, contact the Forum at:

        Tel.:  613.567.2530, Fax:  613.567.0476, E-mail:  canforum@xxxxxxxxxxx

        You may also visit our home page at URL
http://www.canniff.com/canforum.html, from which you may access our online
registration form.



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Paul A. Canniff
Principal Consultant
Canniff and Company
Ottawa, ON  CANADA
Tel.:  613.567.2530, Fax:  613.567.0476
Canniff and Company Home Page:  http://www.canniff.com/




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