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"Big Society" and Social Responsibility

November 14, 2011

Spirited Citizenship

Research Report

“It is incumbent on those of us who make it our business to think through such things to imagine how the ‘Big Society’ agenda could provide opportunity and hope within a cultural arc where both seem to be in short supply.” —Ray Pennings

A transcription of proceedings from the Manning Centre Special Briefing, held June 10, 2011 in Ottawa. The papers served as the basis for initial presentations, followed by responses from panelists and questions from the floor. A joint project of Cardus, the Manning Centre, and the Institute of Marriage and Family Canada.

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