With the election just around the corner, Democracy365 co-hosts Adam and Steven decided to chat with a group of young people via video link to get their perspectives on a range of issues, including: What led them to support the Green Party, What are the pressing issues they most care about, What traits make for a politician they can trust and, How can we encourage more young voters to come out on October 21st.

Co-Hosts Steven Hobé & Adam Sommerfeld chat with newly elected Green Candidate for Toronto Centre, Annamie Paul. This episode is all about getting to know Annamie better – from family to past vocations, her decision to launch into politics, and a sneak peek at Annamie’s campaign platform.

On July 23rd the Toronto Centre Greens will be deciding who will be their candidate in the upcoming federal election. For this episode of Democracy365, we ran an in-studio nomination candidates debate between Annamie Paul & Adam Sommerfeld, moderated by host, Steven Hobé. It's all about getting to know the candidates, where they stand on certain issues; and how they, if chosen, would represent the Toronto Centre riding.

For Episode 12 of #Democracy365, our guests are Barnabe Geis and Peggy Sue Deaven from the Centre for Social Innovation’s Climate Ventures. Barnabe is the Director of Programs for CSI Toronto, and Peggy Sue Programs & Climate Ventures Manager at CSI. Climate Ventures is home to the entrepreneurs, innovators, and advocates working on climate solutions and climate justice. From farming to fashion, our members are building the low-carbon economy and a better future for all.

Our special guest for this episode is Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Green Party of Prince Edward Island, now the official opposition party. On the heels of his victory, we caught up with Peter to chat about the election, doing politics differently, collaborating with other parties, and what’s on the legislative agenda moving forward.

Steven & Adam are joined on location in Cabbagetown, Toronto, by Mike Schreiner, MPP for Guelph and Leader of The Green Party of Ontario to chat about the Green New Deal & Climate Action. This is a jam packed show covering: The Green New Deal as it gains significant traction in the US, and is there a “Made in Canada” version? How is climate change an equity issue? And reducing our climate footprint in the way we approach city planning and infrastructure.

8 80 Cities believes that if you build a city that works for an 8-year-old and an 80-year-old, you'll build a city that works for everyone. Siva Vijenthira, Project Manager for 8 80 Cities joins Adam & Steven to chat about how the quality of life for people in cities is linked by bringing citizens together to enhance mobility and public space so that together we can create more vibrant, healthy, and equitable communities.

From amending the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to the importance of fresh drinking water for all indigenous communities across Canada, Elizabeth Sarjeant from the David Suzuki Foundation joins Adam and Steven to chat about its Blue Dot Campaign.

Democratic theorist and political commentator, David Moscrop shares his views on the state of our democracy. David is also an author, with his first book coming out in March entitled, “Too Dumb for Democracy?”. He is a contributing columnist for the Washington Post, while also providing political commentary on television and radio, covering Canadian and American politics.

Join Adam & Steven for this Holiday Special Edition of Democracy365. Our guest this month is Abhijeet Manay who ran for MPP in Mississauga, and was also recently elected Deputy Leader for the Green Party of Ontario.